North & South Pioneer 9/2/2017
North & South Pioneer 9/2/2017 - Crisp Sunshine! 14.4Mi/8:10:02/7677ft gain Since I opted for a short mountain day on Wednesday, my legs were feeling good to go for another long one come Saturday. Pioneer fit the bill - I'd often contemplated climbing it, but been scared off many a time by the warnings regarding the true (north) summit. Everything was coming together though: the weather, the day off, and my improved scramble skills since the last time I had wanted to attempt Pioneer. Go time! Beautiful sunrise on the Pioneer Ridge Trail Beautiful sunrise on the Pioneer Ridge Trail Me walking in the morning sun. I started up the Pioneer Ridge trail just before 7AM, and after an hour of climbing, emerged above treeline. The sun was gorgeous, but there was a definite nip of fall in the air, freezing the path solid and casting frosty highlights across autumn hued tundra. It was also a bit breezy, so I do...