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Well, I needed to get some hiking in this Labor Day, and I decided to give Grandeur a go from the west side. I also needed a hike that would get me back in time to grill some burgers for the holiday. I haven't hiked up the west slope route in four years and it is a pretty steep trail that will get your heart beating from start to finish.
Info sign at the trailhead that didn't have a lot of info about Grandeur Peak.
Early morning shot of the Dragon's Tail Ridge - My preferred route to the top
Do you know what that building is in the center of the image? That's right, REI! You know what that means don't you?
Steep right off the bat and it doesn't let up
First glimpse of majestic Mount Olympus to the south
The ridge to the left is where I'll be coming down (less steep and not as tough on my left knee while descending)
Another shot of Dragon's Tail to the south
Sunlight hitting Parley's ridge and Parleys Canyon
Yes, REI is still there, using its gravitational pull to try and lure me down.
Somebody left their hat along the trail. I think it said, "Make Grandeur Peak Great Again."
Parleys Ridge and Perkins Peak (high point along the ridge)
Lots of Mountain Mahogany along the trail and you'll get to enjoy them with me.
Beautiful
Even more!
One more?
Last one? Oh, there is that REI again. I'm weakening.
The full view of Mount Olympus
On top at last! @Rockskipper and @LarryBoy, this is the closest I could get to a pineapple.
Mmmm tasty. The people taking my picture thought that I was crazy. :twothumbs: Look at how much I was sweating. It's a good thing this pineapple is so nutritious.
Kettlebell - Oops, I mean pineapple
Mount Olympus through the eye of a kettlebell. And for my next trick.........
Two summits (Church Fork Peak and Mount Aire) through the eye of a ordinary kettlebell. I'm rolling now!
More Mount Olympus
A small fire up Millcreek Canyon just south of Elbow Fork
Blue M&M and the original Coke Zero, not the new Coke Zero Sugar crap. It really pissed me off when they made that switch. Maybe I should come out with Scatman Zero. What do you think?
Mountain Dell and Little Dell Reservoirs in the distance
The lone conifer on this side of the mountain
Fooled ya! Another Mountain Mahogany. Psst., if you look closely, you can see the wicked REI.
Lots of dried up Mules Ear along the way
I just love the golden grass on the hillsides
The goods. Well, the black hole REI finally pulled me in. A new dry bag from REI.
Long before Scatman there was Burger Boy!
And no burger is complete without a smooth Porter to wash it down. Yum!
Well, I hope everyone had a nice Labor Day and remember to make Grandeur Peak great again.
Info sign at the trailhead that didn't have a lot of info about Grandeur Peak.
Early morning shot of the Dragon's Tail Ridge - My preferred route to the top
Do you know what that building is in the center of the image? That's right, REI! You know what that means don't you?
Steep right off the bat and it doesn't let up
First glimpse of majestic Mount Olympus to the south
The ridge to the left is where I'll be coming down (less steep and not as tough on my left knee while descending)
Another shot of Dragon's Tail to the south
Sunlight hitting Parley's ridge and Parleys Canyon
Yes, REI is still there, using its gravitational pull to try and lure me down.
Somebody left their hat along the trail. I think it said, "Make Grandeur Peak Great Again."
Parleys Ridge and Perkins Peak (high point along the ridge)
Lots of Mountain Mahogany along the trail and you'll get to enjoy them with me.
Beautiful
Even more!
One more?
Last one? Oh, there is that REI again. I'm weakening.
The full view of Mount Olympus
On top at last! @Rockskipper and @LarryBoy, this is the closest I could get to a pineapple.
Mmmm tasty. The people taking my picture thought that I was crazy. :twothumbs: Look at how much I was sweating. It's a good thing this pineapple is so nutritious.

Kettlebell - Oops, I mean pineapple
Mount Olympus through the eye of a kettlebell. And for my next trick.........
Two summits (Church Fork Peak and Mount Aire) through the eye of a ordinary kettlebell. I'm rolling now!
More Mount Olympus
A small fire up Millcreek Canyon just south of Elbow Fork
Blue M&M and the original Coke Zero, not the new Coke Zero Sugar crap. It really pissed me off when they made that switch. Maybe I should come out with Scatman Zero. What do you think?
Mountain Dell and Little Dell Reservoirs in the distance
The lone conifer on this side of the mountain
Fooled ya! Another Mountain Mahogany. Psst., if you look closely, you can see the wicked REI.
Lots of dried up Mules Ear along the way
I just love the golden grass on the hillsides
Long before Scatman there was Burger Boy!
And no burger is complete without a smooth Porter to wash it down. Yum!
Well, I hope everyone had a nice Labor Day and remember to make Grandeur Peak great again.
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