It was a day when human fate hung in the balance and every step portended certain doom. Six valiant hikers braved the fearsome wilds of the Heaven’s Gate Ridge to conquer the legendary Mt. Ararat. We stood on the precipice of death and gazed into the abyss. But by the power of heaven and the earth and all that is holy, we prevailed!
Ok, on a lighter note, it was a great hike. The weather was perfect and the views from the summit were spectacular. And despite a few minor setbacks, including losing the trail a couple of times and the hike leader getting his directions mixed up, it was a complete success. We covered over 13 km in 7 hours over rough terrain with significant elevation gains. The team performed admirably and did the hike leader proud. Thanks to Sue the sweep for cracking her whip and keeping us on track.
