Georgia, Linda, Myself, and Erin. Our Target, Thunder Butte, in the background.
On Top of Thunder Butte! Pike’s Peak in the Background.
Linda and Georgia were going to hike up Thunder Butte, the high point of Douglas County, and invited Erin and I to join them. I thought it sounded like a fun and easily attainable summit.
Our Destination!
I was looking forward to hiking a non-snow covered trail. It was the first big hike I had done since my ultra, so I wasn’t sure how my feet would feel. Both my big toenails had blisters underneath them, so I figured there would be a small element of pain. Tape goes a long way towards helping, but I also wore a thicker pair of socks.
Linda and Georgia on the hike up. Taken about 30 minutes into our hike.
Linda in a pretty wooded section. The trees in this area must have survived the fire!
Erin Points the Way to the Summit!
Linda climbing over forest debris.
Summit Marker!
Yay, Summit Time! It took us 2.5 hours to ascend and about 1.5 hours back to the car.
We Jousted with Plant Matter. Fun!
Spring has Sprung!
Had to Stop at Bucksnort!
