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Part 2 of Day 5, plus Day 6 of Lupe’s 2017 Dingo Vacation to the Laramie Range, Wyoming & Beyond!<\/em><\/p>\n

Reluctantly, Lupe left the huge old squirrel tree at the edge of the beautiful green glade.\u00a0 She quickly forgot about squirrels, sniffing her way NNE.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog came to a burned forest, passed through it, and entered another section of live forest where she crossed a dirt road. By the time she reached the W side of the Meadow Creek valley, Loop was back in burned out forest again.<\/p>\n

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Lupe reaches the burned out forest in the Meadow Creek valley on her way to Buffalo Peak<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After having a great time climbing nearby Squaw Mountain<\/span><\/a> (9,313 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> earlier in the day, Loop was on her way to Buffalo Peak<\/span><\/a> (9,387 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 The summit was now less than a mile to the NE.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the weather was deteriorating.\u00a0 Clouds were moving in.\u00a0 A sudden wind arose, and distant thunder could be heard.\u00a0 Better take cover, but where?<\/p>\n

Glancing around, SPHP spotted a square recess in a big rock formation.\u00a0 The opening appeared to have a bit of an overhang.\u00a0 The recess was 70 feet higher up a moderately steep slope to the SW.\u00a0 Lupe could hide out there until this squall passed.<\/p>\n

No other option was readily available.\u00a0 Loop and SPHP climbed the slope up to the square recess.\u00a0 The opening was large enough to accommodate both Lupe and SPHP, with sufficient overhanging rock to provide decent protection from rain or hail.\u00a0 Sweet!<\/p>\n

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Lupe at the square recess in the rock where she would take shelter from the storm. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the American Dingo watched from the safety of the square recess in the rock, storm clouds swept across the sky from the SE.\u00a0 Only a small patch of blue sky remained to the N.\u00a0 Lupe saw a single bolt of lightning miles to the E.\u00a0 An eerie, angry buzzing or humming sound filled the whole valley.\u00a0 The peculiar noise went on and on.<\/p>\n

The wind blowing among the dead trees must be making that strange sound!\u00a0 From here, Lupe could see nothing but burnt forest in Meadow Creek valley.\u00a0 On the other side of the valley, the entire SW face of Buffalo Peak had burned, too.<\/p>\n

Thunder rumbled constantly.\u00a0 While Lupe waited for the storm to hit, SPHP had plenty of time to check maps and study the SW face of Buffalo Peak.\u00a0 The plan had been to go N up the Meadow Creek valley, gradually turning NE.\u00a0 When Lupe got high enough she would turn SE, approaching the mountain from the NW.\u00a0 The topo map seemed to suggest this would be the easiest way up.<\/p>\n

However, the SW face of Buffalo Peak didn’t look all that bad.\u00a0 It appeared Lupe might be able to go right on up a long, wide slope between two large rock ridges.\u00a0 Above this wide chute, she would need to turn E to reach the top of the mountain, but that looked feasible from down here, too.<\/p>\n

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From her square recess in the rocks, Lupe could see the whole SW face of Buffalo Peak<\/strong>. SPHP thought she could probably climb the mountain from this direction, instead of circling around to the NW as originally planned. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a huge, suspenseful buildup, nothing happened.\u00a0 No hail, no rain – not even a drop.\u00a0 The distant thunder and the odd buzzing sound both faded away as storm clouds sailed off to the NW.\u00a0 Blue skies returned.\u00a0 Buffalo Peak was in sunshine.\u00a0 More than 40 minutes had gone by.\u00a0 This was her chance!\u00a0 Lupe had better get going!<\/p>\n

The American Dingo headed NE down into the valley.\u00a0 She crossed Meadow Creek, which was only a small stream.\u00a0 Soon she reached the base of the long slope up the SW face of Buffalo Peak.\u00a0 Even from here, it didn’t look bad.<\/p>\n

Lupe began climbing.\u00a0 The long chute was very wide, bordered by large rock formations on both sides.\u00a0 At first, Looper encountered quite a lot of deadfall timber.\u00a0 Higher up, less deadfall existed.\u00a0 The slope was steep, but not at all scary.\u00a0 Lupe traversed a mix of bare ground, scattered yellow flowers, and numerous small to medium-sized loose rocks.<\/p>\n

The American Dingo made great progress, especially after SPHP got above the worst of the deadfall.\u00a0 Lupe made it up to the top of the long chute.\u00a0 She now needed to angle more to the E.\u00a0 What appeared to be Buffalo Peak’s summit was still a good 300 feet higher.\u00a0 Getting up there looked somewhat more complicated from here than it had appeared from below.\u00a0 However, Lupe was able to gain elevation traveling ENE below a high ridge of rock.<\/p>\n

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Lupe near the upper end of the long steep slope she climbed from the SW. From here, she gained elevation traveling ENE (R) through more complicated rocky terrain than expected. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shortly after reaching the upper end of the SW chute, it became clear another squall was on the way.\u00a0 More clouds were approaching rapidly, blown in on a strong SE breeze.\u00a0 No lightning was seen, but initially faint thunder grew steadily louder.\u00a0 Time to seek refuge again!<\/p>\n

A great many large rocks were in the area, but places to hide beneath an overhang were scarce.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP scouted out possibilities with increasing urgency.\u00a0 A couple of tight spots were all that could be found.\u00a0 SPHP stuffed the backpack beneath a small overhang.\u00a0 Loop and SPHP jammed together into a different barely large enough space under a big rock nearby.<\/p>\n

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As another squall approached, Lupe and SPHP searched for a place to take shelter. Lupe and SPHP wound up jammed together in the small space under the rock seen to the L of Lupe. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wind blew.\u00a0 Thunder rumbled, but no lighting was seen.\u00a0 A series of threatening clouds raced by.\u00a0 From the cramped space, SPHP had a glimpse of wild-looking clouds and blue sky far to the S.<\/p>\n

Ho hum.\u00a0 Dullsville.\u00a0 Lupe had gotten used to this routine.\u00a0 She dozed on SPHP’s lap, waiting for the squall to pass.<\/p>\n

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In cramped quarters under a large rock, Lupe dozes on SPHP’s lap, while waiting for the storm to pass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eventually, the distant blue sky to the S appeared to be heading this way.\u00a0 Once again, not a drop of rain, despite all the sound and fury!\u00a0 When thunder could no longer be heard, and sunshine reached Squaw Mountain 1.5 miles away, Lupe and SPHP clambered out from under the boulder.<\/p>\n

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With skies starting to clear again, Lupe emerged from beneath the boulder she’s standing on to resume her ascent of Buffalo Peak. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another 30 minutes had been lost.\u00a0 The summit of Buffalo Peak was still 200 feet higher.\u00a0 Lupe resumed her ascent.<\/p>\n

Within 10 minutes, the American Dingo had scrambled up enough boulders to reach a large amphitheater where the ground sloped toward the NW.\u00a0 The amphitheater contained burnt trees, quite a few large low rocks, and a fair amount of bare earth with little vegetation.\u00a0 Around the perimeter were 3 large ridges of rock, with openings to the SW and NW.<\/p>\n

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Lupe reaches the amphitheater near the top of Buffalo Peak<\/strong>. The true summit is unseen a short distance beyond the high rocks on the L. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of the 3 high points on the rocky ridges around the amphitheater, the lowest was clearly the one to the SW.\u00a0 From below, the one to the SE had appeared to be the mountain’s summit.\u00a0 However, from the amphitheater it looked fairly certain the large ridge to the N was actually highest.<\/p>\n

Lupe went to check out the SE ridge first, in case part of it was hidden from view.\u00a0 The possibility that the true summit was over here hadn’t been completely ruled out yet.\u00a0 As soon as Loop got up on top, though, it was clear this was not the true summit.\u00a0 Nevertheless, the views were awesome!<\/p>\n

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Loop reaches the top of Buffalo Peak’s SE high point<\/strong>. This turned out not to be the true summit. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Retreating clouds make for a dramatic scene from Buffalo Peak’s SE high point<\/strong>. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Squaw Mountain<\/span><\/a> (9,313 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (Center) is the high burnt ridge to the R of Lupe. The much more distant high point seen above her rump is Warbonnet Peak<\/span><\/a> (9,414 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The lower SW ridge is in view on the R. The territory Lupe had come up through to reach the amphitheater from the SW is seen on the R. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The summit of Buffalo Peak<\/strong> as seen from the SE high point. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the high point on the SE ridge, the true summit of Buffalo Peak was clearly seen off to the NNW.\u00a0 Lupe had to get over there to claim her peakbagging success.\u00a0 Off Lupe went.\u00a0 A scramble up from the SE was easily accomplished.\u00a0 The mighty Carolina Dog stood at the very top of Buffalo Peak<\/span><\/a> (9,387 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Loop stands on the true summit of Buffalo Peak<\/strong>. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe’s odd summit stance makes the situation look much more precarious than it actually was.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking N from the true summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Buffalo Peak’s SE high point<\/strong> is seen beyond Lupe. Squaw Mountain<\/strong> is the long, high burnt ridge even farther away. The plastic jar by the summit rock on the R contained a registry. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A plastic jar tucked next to the two highest rocks on the mountain contained a registry.\u00a0 Six people ranging from 10 to 64 years old had made the trek up Buffalo Peak and started the registry on Memorial Day, 2013.\u00a0 Since then, only one other person had signed in on 7-12-16.\u00a0 Naturally, Lupe’s name got added.<\/p>\n

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The Buffalo Peak registry had gotten off to a good start on Memorial Day, 2013, but had seen little use since then.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was a good thing Lupe made it to the top of Buffalo Peak when she did.\u00a0 Before long, the weather was deteriorating again.\u00a0 The entire sky grew dark.\u00a0 Distant peaks disappeared in a soft, gray haze.\u00a0 Nearby peaks could still be seen clearly, except when wisps of fog streamed by on the relentless SE breeze.\u00a0 Thunder roared threats from afar.<\/p>\n

SPHP started down first.\u00a0 At the top of Buffalo Peak, Lupe stood alone in the wind waiting for the signal to come.<\/p>\n

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Alone on Buffalo Peak waiting for the signal to follow SPHP down. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"\"The signal was given.\u00a0 Lupe bounded down.\u00a0 Now it was a race against the storm!\u00a0 She scrambled down to the amphitheater of dead trees, crossed it heading S, and started descending the mountain’s SW slope.\u00a0 Loop hadn’t lost much elevation before it was necessary to hide again.<\/p>\n

Another overhanging rock was found to squeeze in beneath.\u00a0 This time there was room for the backpack, too.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP waited.\u00a0 No blue sky could be seen, only a light band of weird yellow sky on the SW horizon.\u00a0 The wind picked up. Sprinkles of rain dashed against the rocks.<\/p>\n

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Under the rock, waiting out the latest storm threat on the descent.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thunder echoed closer than before, but Lupe remained calm.\u00a0 She dozed while SPHP stroked her warm fur and soft ears.\u00a0 It rained harder.\u00a0 Water began dripping into Lupe’s refuge, ultimately becoming a steady stream.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog curled up on SPHP’s lap, comfortable and dry, while SPHP sat on increasingly muddy ground.<\/p>\n

Half an hour passed with no changes.\u00a0 How long was this going to go on?\u00a0 The Carolina Dog might be fine here, but SPHP was not looking forward to a long night crammed under a rock.\u00a0 That was what it would come down to if the storm didn’t let up.\u00a0 Getting drenched didn’t seem like a good plan either.\u00a0 Better stay as dry as possible.\u00a0 No reasonable choice other than to wait it out.<\/p>\n

An hour went by.\u00a0 It began to hail.\u00a0 Nothing major.\u00a0 Pea-sized hailstones ricocheted off nearby rocks.\u00a0 A few struck stinging glancing blows, but did no real damage.\u00a0 Fun, fun!<\/p>\n

After 10 minutes, the hail let up.\u00a0 It had been the storm’s last hurrah.\u00a0 A SE breeze remained, but now the sky was clearing again.\u00a0 Not a moment too soon, either.\u00a0 The sun was getting low.\u00a0 Better make tracks.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP set off down Buffalo Peak, retracing the Carolina Dog’s earlier route up.<\/p>\n

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A profusion of yellow wildflowers like these grew on the slopes of Buffalo Peak.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sun was still up when Lupe reached the top of the long, wide SW chute leading down to the Meadow Creek valley.\u00a0 By the time she reached the worst of the deadfall timber at the lower end of the slope, sunlight remained only high up on Squaw Mountain.<\/p>\n

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The sun was still up as Lupe began her descent of the wide, SW chute leading to the Meadow Creek valley. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Puppy, ho!\u00a0 Onward!\u00a0 No time to lose.\u00a0 Lupe crossed Meadow Creek again, and turned S.\u00a0 As twilight weakened, she passed through the burnt forest and reached the live forest.\u00a0 A dark, shady gloom prevailed.\u00a0 Lupe kept going.\u00a0 Across the dirt road, out of the gloom, and into another burnt forest.<\/p>\n

Little light remained by the time Lupe made it back to the gnarled old squirrel tree.\u00a0 The tent and sleeping bags hung in it were only slightly damp.\u00a0 At least that had worked.\u00a0 In almost total darkness, SPHP pitched Lupe’s “tiny house” beneath a starry sky.\u00a0 What a day it had been!\u00a0 Sweet success!\u00a0 Lupe had managed to climb both Squaw Mountain<\/span><\/a> (9,313 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> and Buffalo Peak<\/span><\/a> (9,387 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Once safely inside her “tiny house”, Lupe was ravenous.\u00a0 She gobbled down her Alpo, before curling up on her red sleeping bag.\u00a0 In no time, she was out like a light.\u00a0 (End of Day 5)<\/em><\/p>\n

It was a cold night.\u00a0 The wind blew for hours, yet the American Dingo hardly stirred.\u00a0 When she did, SPHP kept wrapping the red sleeping bag over her for warmth.\u00a0 She must have snoozed well, much better than SPHP.\u00a0 When dawn arrived, Loopster was ready for action.\u00a0 She demanded to be let out!<\/p>\n

No problem.\u00a0 Loop wouldn’t run off, not with a giant squirrel tree right outside.\u00a0 SPHP unzipped the tent door.\u00a0 Out she went.\u00a0 An excited yipping and yapping commenced immediately.\u00a0 The squirrel tree hadn’t failed her.\u00a0 An annoyed squirrel scolded the Carolina Dog for rudely breaking the early peace and tranquility of the new day.\u00a0 The scolding only egged her on.<\/p>\n

The excitement finally died down and became an occasional thing.\u00a0 SPHP dozed fitfully for another 2 hours, checking on Looper every so often.\u00a0 She was always there, waiting and watching beneath the huge squirrel tree.<\/p>\n

The sun was well up by the time SPHP managed to spring back to life.\u00a0 A stroll out in the sunny green glade to take off the morning chill was in order.\u00a0 The warm sunlight felt good.<\/p>\n

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Lupe next to her “tiny house” at the edge of the green glade. The huge squirrel tree is beyond her. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In the warm sunshine of the green glade. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The original plan had been for Lupe to climb Buffalo Peak today, but she’d already done it.\u00a0 Fortunately, there was something else fun to do on the way back to the G6.\u00a0 Looper could climb Twin Peaks<\/span><\/a> (9,280 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> again.\u00a0 Twin Peaks was the mountain Lupe had climbed a year ago where she’d first spotted Squaw Mountain and Buffalo Peak.<\/p>\n

Lupe stood guard at the base of the squirrel tree while SPHP packed everything up.\u00a0 When all was ready, Loop had to leave the squirrels in peace.\u00a0 She didn’t mind.\u00a0 By now she was ready for more exploring.\u00a0 She crossed the green glade heading S and entered the forest.<\/p>\n

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Back in the forest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was 2 miles back to the minor pass S of the big rock formation close to where Lupe had left Twin Peaks Trail No. 618 yesterday.\u00a0 On the way, Loop stayed W of the route she had taken to Squaw Mountain.\u00a0 Much of the time she was in forest, but a brighter, more open forest than she’d been in before.<\/p>\n

Loop made it back to the minor pass.\u00a0 SPHP ditched the tent and sleeping bags near some rocks.\u00a0 The Twin Peaks summit was only 0.5 mile S from here.\u00a0 Lupe crossed Twin Peaks Trail No. 618 and took off into the forest again, starting her ascent. At first, she had only the forest and deadfall timber to contend with.\u00a0 Higher up, she reached rock formations, much steeper ground, and even some snow.<\/p>\n

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On the way up Twin Peaks, Lupe reaches rockier territory and even some snow. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Carolina Dog came to a rocky high point SPHP recognized from last year.\u00a0 As she continued higher, the mountain seemed more and more familiar.\u00a0 For the most part, Lupe took a more direct route straight up from the N this time.\u00a0 She didn’t scramble up onto the same NW ridge she had approached from last year until very near the summit.<\/p>\n

On the way up the N slope, the NW ridge protected Loopster from the weather.\u00a0 Upon attaining the summit, however, she was exposed to the full force of a gale blowing out of the SW.\u00a0 Puffy white clouds floated swiftly by.\u00a0 The sky was mostly blue, and the day sunny, but it wasn’t warm or relaxing up here.<\/p>\n

Lupe detested the wind.\u00a0 She stood on the summit long enough for a short photo session.\u00a0 After that, SPHP could gaze at the views without her.\u00a0 Loop hid down in a grassy slot between some of the highest rocks where she was at least partly sheltered from the relentless, stiff breeze.\u00a0 The American Dingo had some sense, even if SPHP did not.<\/p>\n

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Lupe stands on the tip top rock on Twin Peaks<\/span><\/a> (9,280 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> again for the first time in a year and 12 days. It was windy! Squaw Mountain<\/span><\/a> (9,313 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, which Lupe had climbed yesterday is seen on the L. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Part of Squaw Mountain<\/strong> (Center) is seen near Lupe’s forehead. Buffalo Peak<\/span><\/a> (9,387 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is the barren rounded peak a little to the L. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Laramie Peak<\/span><\/a> (10,272 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (Center) is the most distant high point. Warbonnet Peak<\/span><\/a> (9,414 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is the highest point closer by on the R. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A Carolina Dog leans into the stiff SW gale up on the summit of Twin Peaks<\/strong>. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loopster takes shelter from the roaring SW wind in the slot between Twin Peak’s<\/strong> summit rocks. The open end of the slot faces W, so the protection wasn’t perfect, but it was a lot better than standing up on top of these same rocks. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The views from Twin Peaks were fabulous!\u00a0 Seeing them again was great fun, especially looking over at Squaw Mountain and Buffalo Peak now that Lupe had been to both.\u00a0 While Lupe hid out, SPHP endured the gale a little longer.<\/p>\n

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Looking W. The very last part of Lupe’s ascent was from this direction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It was especially fun seeing Buffalo Peak<\/strong> (L) and Squaw Mountain<\/strong> (R) from Twin Peaks<\/strong> again now that Lupe had climbed both! Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The valley Lupe would travel through on her way back to the Twin Peaks<\/strong> trailhead is seen below. Squaw Mountain<\/strong> is on the L. Photo looks ENE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Buck Peak (9,061 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is the conical mountain at Center. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was a shame it was so windy up on Twin Peaks, but SPHP was glad Lupe had returned.\u00a0 Still, 20 minutes of this gale, and even SPHP was ready to retreat.\u00a0 Lupe was more than happy to start the descent.\u00a0 She definitely preferred roaming the forest to the conditions at the top.<\/p>\n

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Heading down the N slope of Twin Peaks<\/strong>. Lupe much preferred the forest where she was sheltered from the wind. Finding hidden snowbanks like this one was an added bonus!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looper returned to the minor pass N of Twin Peaks.\u00a0 SPHP retrieved the tent and sleeping bags.\u00a0 Together, Lupe and SPHP started E back down Twin Peaks Trail No. 618.<\/p>\n

At 2:19 PM, Loop arrived back at the trailhead.\u00a0 After a bite to eat, both Lupe and SPHP were overcome with weariness.\u00a0 Adventuring can take it out of you!\u00a0 Nothing wrong with taking a nap, is there?<\/p>\n

Naptime lasted nearly 3 hours.\u00a0 When she awoke, Lupe’s adventures in the Laramie Mountains were about over for now.\u00a0 During the last 6 days, she’d had peakbagging successes and failures, spent countless hours sniffing and exploring, seen many beautiful things, and even faced some dangers.\u00a0 As wonderful as it had all been, the moment had come to move on.<\/p>\n

On the way back to Douglas, Lupe rode with her head out the window of the G6, barking vigorously and happily at everything she saw along the way.\u00a0 SPHP stopped at several scenic spots. The SW wind still blew hard, but that didn’t detract from the beautiful western scenery.<\/p>\n

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Near Bear Rock<\/strong> along Cold Springs Road, Lupe faces into the sun and SW wind. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe on her way back to Douglas, WY. She’s leaving behind adventures in some truly beautiful territory. Bear Rock<\/strong> (L), Squaw Mountain<\/strong> (Center) and Buffalo Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bear Rock<\/strong> seen through the telephoto lens. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A pronghorn antelope dashes away across the rolling high plains. Lupe loves watching antelope run!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe stopped by the fancy entrance to the gorgeous Powderhorn Ranch. Buffalo Peak<\/strong> (Center) is in the distance. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Powderhorn Ranch SW of Douglas, WY. Buffalo Peak<\/strong> (L) in the distance. Photo looks SW with help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Upon reaching Douglas, WY, Lupe and SPHP headed W on I-25.\u00a0 A side trip S to Ayer’s Natural Bridge<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ended in disappointment.\u00a0 A sign said the park closes at 5 PM, and it was more than an hour later than that.\u00a0 Didn’t matter.\u00a0 The sign also said no pets allowed.\u00a0 Oh, well.<\/p>\n

Lupe was happy anyway, barking at the buffalo she saw from the G6 in a big field along the gravel road.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo near the road to Ayer’s Natural Bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Back at I-25, SPHP drove W.\u00a0 Bright-eyed Lupe rode up even with the dash, comfy on her pile of pillows and blankets.\u00a0 With the Laramie Mountains to the S, and high plains to the N, the sinking sun shone upon her eager face.\u00a0 Loop was on the road to adventure once more!\u00a0 Tomorrow she’d be in unexplored territory beyond the Laramie Range.<\/p>\n

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Twin Peaks, Laramie Mountains, Wyoming (6-1-16)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Part 2 of Day 5, plus Day 6 of Lupe’s 2017 Dingo Vacation to the Laramie Range, Wyoming & Beyond! Reluctantly, Lupe left the huge old squirrel tree at the edge of the beautiful green glade.\u00a0 She quickly forgot about squirrels, sniffing her way NNE.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog came to a burned forest, passed through … Continue reading Buffalo Peak & Twin Peaks in the Laramie Mountains of Wyoming (6-12-17 & 6-13-17)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11027,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[834],"tags":[105,452,106,26,655,104,642,275],"class_list":["post-11059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2017-laramie-range-wyoming-beyond","tag-american-dingo","tag-buffalo-peak","tag-carolina-dog","tag-dingo-vacations","tag-laramie-mountains","tag-lupe","tag-twin-peaks","tag-wyoming"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5029.jpg?fit=1651%2C1238&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11059","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11059"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11059\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21159,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11059\/revisions\/21159"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11059"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11059"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11059"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}