Nojah's 2nd Peak

Nojah has been begging to go to twin peaks every summer since he was 8 years old and was sitting on top of Sawtooth.  I finally found the perfect day and we climbed the 4 1/2 miles and 4500 ft up there today.

I think it took us roughly 3 1/2 hours to get to the top.  On the way we had beautiful views overlooking the wilderness of course and frances lake.

One of the really cool parts about climbing the peaks is being able to sign in to the box at the top and write whatever comes to mind.  It's fun to see who has been up there and how their days were, if they saw goats, sheep or whatever.  We saw one goat while we were there.  On occasion, some environmentalist come along and removes the boxes, so it's a disappointment when you get up there and you have nothing to read or sign into during lunch.  I think it would be SO much fun to read through them and see our names when I am old and frail sitting in my rocking chair reading to my grandchildren, but apparently not all people see it that way.

Our friend Fred came along which was great, due to the exposure.  I always told Nojah I wouldn't take him to this particular peak without another experienced climber/hiker for that reason.  Today we had Fred and he was great with Nojah.  Nojah was a little cautious with the heights for sure and the exposure gave him a few extra heart palpitations, but he persevered.

  

It was a gorgeous day! I am glad I had the opportunity to take him and that my kids both share my love for the mountains.  After all, this isn't an easy climb, up or down.

As we drove away from the trail head we had a good view (bad photo) of Twin peaks and what Nojah can see from town and why he ached to get up there so bad.  It's so fun, to sit in town and point to all the highest peaks you have been too and to know that you are capable of getting up there.  The views and solitude are simply amazing.  

If you follow the little white chimney on the red building to the top of the mountain, that is Twin peaks.  Elevation....9600-9700ish feet.  The rock has been slowly falling from the peaks throughout the years and I am sure one day they will no longer be there, but for now I plan to make more trips in the future.  Pretty proud of my kiddo.  Always a good day with him.  6 1/2 hours overall up and back.  Not too bad.