I overheard a couple of people that were on the group hike the other day who convinced me that Sugarloaf was one of the toughest summits no matter which side you came up from and since the guide book calls it 'suicide mountain", I decided to leave Sarge back at the cabin (and he was not too happy about that) and do it on my own. I chose to start at the same trail head as I did for Plateau yesterday. It is an unmarked, unmaintained old trail, but a much shorter start to the summit. From that point it was only 1.75 miles to the top. Unfortunately... uhh... yeah... straight up. Tough walk for an old man, but once again I made it.
The one nice thing is... at the summits, I actually get phone service, so I make all the calls that I can and take care of what little business a retired dude has to do. (like talk to my beautiful, lovely wife...)
Can I come home yet, please?
Sometimes youhave t0 g0 through the mountain....
The signs at the trail head at the top of the "old" Mink Hollow Trail. One way goes right to Plateau, which was yesterday, today to the left up Sugarloaf. All on the "Devil's Path" which is appropriately named. Trust me on that one...
It sounds like this "old man" is doing really well-I think the young guys will adequately be challenged! I look forward to that "summit" call everyday. I like to hear how you feel at that point, if you had to carry Sarge, what the view is, if it kicked your butt, etc!! Yes, I am ready for you to come home...when the job is done. As much as I miss you, I know you won't be home 'til you've done what you can do.
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