2013.07.21

Dave in Montana

Dave flew east to visit for almost two weeks. Dave and I drove up Sliderock Mountain in the Mule, and went for some nice hikes on Rock Creek. Dave and Dad also headed off to Alaska for a week for their annual fishing trip.

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Dave and Dad, Dave in Montana photo

Dave and Dad

Dave and Dad with the mule. Karen loaned us her mule so we could drive up Sliderock Mountain. Nothing stops the mule.

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Dave in the Mule, Dave in Montana photo

Dave in the Mule

Dave in the Mule along Brewster Creek.

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Dave in the Mule, Dave in Montana photo

Dave in the Mule

Dave in the Mule heading up Brewster Creek Road, just below the split and switchback.

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Rutted Switchback, Dave in Montana photo

Rutted Switchback

Driving up Sliderock Mountain is not for sedans. The switchback on Brewster Creek Road is notoriously rocky and rutted. At some points the road is tipped off to the side, with gravity slowly pulling the road down into the canyon.

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Miner's Cabin, Dave in Montana photo

Miner's Cabin

There are a few old miner's cabins along the road. Swanky digs!

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Gargoyle Tree Stump, Dave in Montana photo

Gargoyle Tree Stump

Someone decorated a tree stump at the cabin with a gargoyle. It was unexpected and transformed the spot in a fun way.

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Miner's Cabin, Dave in Montana photo

Miner's Cabin

Dave at one of the old miner's cabins along upper Brewster Creek road.

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Dave atop Sliderock Mountain, Dave in Montana photo

Dave atop Sliderock Mountain

Dave atop Sliderock Mountain. The Rock Creek drainage can be seen below.

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Sliderock Mountain, Dave in Montana photo

Sliderock Mountain

Part of the mountaintop is burned off.

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Mountaintop Cabin, Dave in Montana photo

Mountaintop Cabin

There were two small cabins atop Sliderock Mountain.

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Mountaintop Cabin, Dave in Montana photo

Mountaintop Cabin

The larger of the two cabins atop Sliderock Mountain.

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John in the Mule, Dave in Montana photo

John in the Mule

Heading back down Brewster Creek Road.

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Dave, Dave in Montana photo

Dave

We took a few hikes on the trails surrounding the house. The cliffs of the Bighorn sheep preserve can be seen in the background, along with the lower west flank of Babcock Mountain.

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