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Peak Cucamonga Peak
Group Sunday Hiking Crew
Trailhead Ice House Canyon

Life comes at you fast. And life in 2017 has come at me at a pace that it’s hard to keep track of dates. But my body said in no uncertain terms that it had been a while, too long, since I’d tackled a big mountain. So I knew this would be painful. They don’t call it a challenge for nothing, right?
Here we go then. Our group got together in the parking lot, later than most groups, and got underway before quickly spreading out by pace. I hung out with Andrew, while Ersula and Teresa followed. Last time I was here I refused to go beyond the saddle when I saw snow.
Today, there was no snow, and I kept the pace brisk before the break.

After the saddle, I realized I had pushed harder than I should’ve, and I slowed down some. I struggled. That made the approach to the summit all the sweeter. Photo time! But first, I ate my Motivation Sandwich with Andrew and saw Miguel reach to top. We took a picture together, and were later reunited at the Mt. Baldy Lodge for a beer and snacks.

So glad to finally check this off the challenge!

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