Old Hyndman Peak, Pioneer Mountains

Friday and Saturday we decided to get a gear test session in in the Pioneer Mountain Range just outside of Hailey, ID. From left to right Ed (The Sledge Hammer) Evan (Private Tough Guy) and Dave (Fast Freddy) at the trail head for our destination Old Hyndman Peak.


Ed Hammering his way down the trail.

Ed warned us that we would have to cross a creek of freezing snow melt and so we did... in our snow shoes. Yeah!

Evans turn

Fast Freddy is slowing down and making sure footed placements.

Looking into Big Basin... Idaho is beautiful!

Yes we all have the same sunglasses its because we are all experienced mountaineers! Julbo Explorer glacier glasses are the only way to climb.

The boys peering up the basin.

Finally found a campsite.

The EV2 and the EV3 in their glory!

Babbling brook where we got our COLD H20

The next morning heading up toward the summit of Old Hyndman.

1500' later where we decided to turn back because of white out conditions where we couldn't tell up from down or left from right because of the clouds and snow rolling in. We made the right decision and now we will have an opportunity to come back to climb in this beautiful area again during the summer months with slightly less snow.

Evan and Dave descending the mountain.

Ed leading the way back to camp.

The crew just before throwing the packs on and heading back to the car.