{"id":36474,"date":"2022-01-18T08:10:13","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=36474"},"modified":"2022-04-03T08:54:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-03T14:54:20","slug":"doubletop-peak-gros-ventre-range-wy-part-2-brewster-lake-to-the-summit-7-4-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=36474","title":{"rendered":"Doubletop Peak, Gros Ventre Range, WY – Part 2: Brewster Lake to the Summit! (7-4-21)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Days 13 & 14 of Lupe’s 2nd Summer of 2021 Dingo Vacation to Wyoming!<\/em><\/p>\n

7-4-21, Brewster Lake<\/em> – A glorious morning!\u00a0 Lupe was up early, but so were Dale and Shannon.\u00a0 They were already disassembling their tents as Loop ran over to sniff with their dogs.\u00a0 SPHP paused to chat with Dale.\u00a0 Their plan was to head back down Dry Fork trail No. 98 to Lunch Lake where they would camp tonight after spending the day fishing.<\/p>\n

Lupe headed the opposite direction, continuing W on the last section of trail N of Brewster Lake.\u00a0 Almost immediately, a couple accompanied by two huge German shepherds wearing goggles appeared.\u00a0 Neither the dogs, nor the humans, were friendly.\u00a0 They gave the American Dingo a wide berth as they passed by, apparently on their way out.<\/p>\n

Loop would see no one else the rest of the day.<\/p>\n

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The W shore of Brewster Lake<\/strong>, where Lupe was heading. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the NW end of Brewster Lake, the trail vanished as Lupe entered a maze of bushes in a low-lying area.\u00a0 A large waterfall could be heard, sometimes seen, off to the NW.\u00a0 Would be fun to check it out, but the Carolina Dog was already on a mission. \u00a0Doubletop Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,720 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, high point of the entire Gros Ventre Range, was her destination.<\/p>\n

2 miles away, Doubletop’s NW summit was already peeking around the W end of Triangle Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,525 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 A lot of incredibly scenic and unique territory was between here and there.<\/p>\n

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Triangle Peak<\/strong> (L) and Doubletop Peak’s NW summit<\/strong> (Center) beyond the SW shore of Brewster Lake<\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sniffing her way through the lowland bushes, Lupe crossed 3 streams.\u00a0 None were problematic.\u00a0 The last stream had carved a deep channel, but it was so narrow that even SPHP could easily leap over it.<\/p>\n

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Fording the biggest creek.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brewster Lake<\/strong> from the lowlands. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The plan had been to head up a valley visible beyond the SW shore of Brewster Lake, then strike out for Doubletop Peak’s W ridge.\u00a0 However, as Lupe approached the W end of the lowlands, a wide ramp that sloped uniformly higher toward the SW was closer.\u00a0 Looked like a great way to start gaining elevation.\u00a0 Without bothering to consult the topo map<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, SPHP led Lupe toward it.<\/p>\n

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Crossing the lowlands. Doubletop Peak<\/strong> (L). The valley Lupe originally intended to go up starts in the region seen below it. Instead, SPHP led Loop toward the ramp on the R. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Heading up the wide ramp. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After gaining 200 feet of elevation, Looper reached the top of the ramp.\u00a0 Ahead was a small, open depression.\u00a0 Turning S, the Carolina Dog trotted along the edge of the forest without descending into the depression.\u00a0 She soon came to the N rim of the valley she’d originally intended to go up.<\/p>\n

Across the valley was a terrific view of a series of long ramps separated by minor, continuous cliff bands sloping up to the SW.\u00a0 In the distance,\u00a0 Doubletop Peak towered above them all.<\/p>\n

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At the S end of the depression<\/strong> looking over the main valley SW of Brewster Lake<\/strong>. Doubletop Peak<\/strong> (L of Center). Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At a glance, it was clear that Lupe was already well above the valley she should have gone up.\u00a0 Obviously, she was going to have to cross it pretty soon, but SPHP wasn’t eager to toss away elevation so recently gained.\u00a0 Rather than bite the bullet, and simply angle down into the main valley SW of Brewster Lake, there was another possibility.<\/p>\n

Looking SW, a broad bench, partially green with vegetation, slanted higher on a course paralleling the NW side of the valley.\u00a0 Ignoring a line of cliffs above it, and although the bench could be seen narrowing near the upper end, SPHP speculated that maybe it would gradually meld into the valley somewhere up there without much elevation loss.<\/p>\n

Figuring it would all work out, SPHP again led Lupe higher.<\/p>\n

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Staying R of Center, Lupe followed the greenery higher. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Worked great, at first.\u00a0 Easy to see that it would!\u00a0 Lupe climbed and climbed.\u00a0 Soon she had a tremendous view back toward Brewster Lake.\u00a0 The depression she’d gone by, and the valley SW of the lake were both in sight, too.\u00a0 SPHP was surprised to see that the lower valley was full of wetlands.<\/p>\n

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Looking back at Brewster Lake<\/strong> (Center). The depression<\/strong> (L) is along the edge of the forest. Valley SW of Brewster Lake<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As Loop kept going, confidence shriveled along with the greenery.\u00a0 The bench she was on was rapidly disappearing.\u00a0 Ahead was a world of rock.<\/p>\n

And so much for the bench somehow melding nicely into the valley!\u00a0 The slope between what remained of the bench and the valley below was a rough jumble of huge talus that plunged steeply toward a wilderness of deep holes and fissures.\u00a0 Forget that!<\/p>\n

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At the end of the greenery with trouble ahead. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To the N, 60 to 80 feet higher, the line of small cliffs still rising toward the SW capped the increasingly steep slope Lupe was traversing.\u00a0 Despite rapidly dwindling prospects for this route, the Carolina Dog pressed on.\u00a0 SPHP hoped she could get far enough to see what was ahead beyond a bit of a corner.<\/p>\n

Didn’t work.\u00a0 Just too steep!\u00a0 Not going to make it past that corner.\u00a0 Only 2 realistic choices now.\u00a0 Retreat, losing a ton of elevation, or find a way to get above the cliffs!<\/p>\n

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At about the end of what was possible. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The entire slope ahead was very steep now, yet scanning the cliffs above, it appeared there might be some sort of a cleft or break in the cliff line only a little farther on.\u00a0 The American Dingo scrambled toward it.<\/p>\n

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Getting close to the top! Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dicey in a couple of spots, but Lupe made it!\u00a0 Above the cliffs, she found herself on a sloping surface of solid rock etched by the ages.\u00a0 With SPHP still hoping to come to some easy, or at least feasible, route down into the valley to the S, she again turned SW, venturing higher.\u00a0 Progress was rapid on this obstacle free terrain.<\/p>\n

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Above the cliffs on unusual, but much easier, terrain. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Somewhat surprisingly, this maneuver soon worked as well!\u00a0 Loop didn’t have to climb much farther before coming to a place where the cliff line disintegrated.\u00a0 Avoiding significant elevation loss wasn’t possible, but an easily manageable slope free of talus, deep fissures, or sudden drops led down into the valley to the S.\u00a0 Still a rocky descent, but there was even some vegetation again among it all.<\/p>\n

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On the brink of the slope leading down into the valley. Doubletop Peak<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once down in the valley, Lupe crossed several snowmelt streams as she continued working her way S.\u00a0 It was easy going, and the scenery was absolutely gorgeous, but the American Dingo soon had to start regaining the elevation she’d lost.<\/p>\n

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Reaching the valley floor. If she’d climbed far enough, Loop could have come down this drainage, but she actually descended from the R. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Continuing a little farther down the valley while aiming for Doubletop Peak<\/strong> (L). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Triangle Peak<\/strong> from the largest stream crossing. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Starting up again after crossing the main valley. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe had reached a fascinating region!\u00a0 Crumbling layers of bedrock formed a maze of minor cliffs, long ramps, and benches.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog wandered through a wilderness of zones separated by walls and sudden drops.\u00a0 She crossed snowfields melting in the bright sunshine that fed streams gurgling unseen deep down in narrow cracks that were easily stepped or leapt over.<\/p>\n

To the W, a high ridge of light-colored stone.\u00a0 To the E, the dark pyramid of Triangle Peak loomed over Brewster Lake shimmering far below.<\/p>\n

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Exploring the crumbling bedrock. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brewster Lake<\/strong>. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Crossing a snowfield. Peak 11626<\/span><\/strong> (L). Darwin Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,647 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (R) in the distance. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Climbing steadily, but at a deliberately slower pace this time, Loopster worked her way S.\u00a0 As she started getting closer to Doubletop Peak, the rock formations began diminishing in size.\u00a0 The ridge to the W was no longer as high, and appeared to have transformed itself into the edge of a precipice not all that far away.<\/p>\n

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Continuing toward Doubletop Peak<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Another look back at Brewster Lake<\/strong> (L) and Triangle Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Getting close to the top of the ridge to the W (R) as the rock formations shrink in size. Doubletop Peak<\/strong> (L). Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A bit of vegetation began to appear.\u00a0 Loop had reached a high plain that wasn’t so rocky.\u00a0 Doubletop Peak was directly ahead now.\u00a0 Easy terrain leading toward it, but SPHP called a halt at a couple of large rocks.<\/p>\n

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Approaching Doubletop Peak<\/strong> (L). Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The plan all along had been to go up Doubletop Peak’s W ridge, which led to the lower NW summit, then proceed SE from there to the true summit.\u00a0 However, a couple of cliff bands could now be seen along the W ridge.\u00a0 They didn’t look all that big from way down here, but if either one proved continuous, it wouldn’t take much of a cliff to force a retreat.<\/p>\n

As SPHP studied both the mountain and the topo map<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, it appeared that another, more certain approached existed.\u00a0 Lupe could head for the NE side of the mountain, then climb SW up an enormous ramp directly to the true summit.\u00a0 Part of the ramp was visible from here.\u00a0 Although just as steep as the W ridge, it appeared to be a smoother approach.<\/p>\n

The W ridge was much closer.\u00a0 Lupe would have to lose a good 300 feet of elevation just to get to where she could start up the NE ramp.\u00a0 On the other paw, climbing partway up the W ridge only to be denied, and then having to circle all the way back down around to the NE losing even more elevation seemed a dreadful prospect.<\/p>\n

Taking a middle course for the moment, the American Dingo resumed her trek toward Doubletop Peak.\u00a0 Meanwhile, SPHP dithered over which way to go as the mountain loomed closer and closer.<\/p>\n

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Onward, Puppy, ho!<\/em> The question was whether to go up the NE ramp<\/strong> (L) or the W ridge<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can’t keep me in suspenders any longer, SPHP!\u00a0 You’ve got to decide!\u00a0 Which way?<\/em><\/p>\n

W ridge, Loop!\u00a0 We’re so close now, we’ve got to give it a go!<\/em><\/p>\n

Angling higher, the Carolina Dog reached the top of the ridge to the W a little N of where Doubletop Peak’s W ridge began.\u00a0 She was now along the edge of an enormous cliff with views to the W.\u00a0 Following the edge S, she soon ran into a huge confidence booster.\u00a0 A path headed directly for Doubletop’s W ridge.\u00a0 Looked seldom used, but it was there!<\/p>\n

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Along the edge of the enormous cliff. Palmer Peak (11,404 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (R). Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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View to the SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the path leading to Doubletop Peak’s W ridge<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even before Lupe reached the ridgeline, the views of Peak 11626<\/span><\/strong> and Darwin Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,647 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> back to the N were amazing!\u00a0 Once she got to the ridgeline, she gazed upon yet another incredible sight to the SSE.\u00a0 Both Hodges Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,180 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> and Tosi Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,380 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> were strung out along a stunning long chain of connected peaks.<\/p>\n

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Starting up! Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 11626<\/span><\/strong> (Center), Darwin Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hodges Peak<\/strong> (Center) directly in front of Tosi Peak<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Upon reaching the lower end of Doubletop Peak’s W ridge, Lupe’s ascent began in earnest.\u00a0 One thing was immediately clear.\u00a0 She would have to go around the N side of any serious obstacles.\u00a0 The S side of the ridge was dangerously steep.<\/p>\n

Impassable, SPHP!\u00a0 Might as well have been a cliff!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, that’s sort of what I was implying, Loop, but some people can do just about anything.<\/em><\/p>\n

As Lupe turned E, the first cliff band wasn’t all that far away.\u00a0 From this close, it looked more like a jumble of enormous talus than a continual wall of rock, which was probably a good thing.\u00a0 Loop was soon at the base of it, looking for a way higher.<\/p>\n

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At the start of the first “cliff band”. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Turned out to be easy!\u00a0 As expected, nothing to the S, but toward the N, Lupe discovered a lovely ramp.<\/p>\n

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A cinch! Lupe went right up the ramp<\/strong> (Center)! Photo looks ENE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Past the first cliff band already!\u00a0 And it was the tallest one.\u00a0 However, newfound enthusiasm faded as Lupe approached the second cliff band.\u00a0 Although only a few tens of feet high, it looked problematic.\u00a0 No talus, only scree, but the ridge was narrower and steeper here.\u00a0 No chance of success either to the R or via a direct assault.\u00a0 Getting around the N side would be key.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the second (upper) cliff band. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A wall of rock forced Lupe away from the ridgeline out onto the N slope.\u00a0 Fortunately, the wall wasn’t very tall, and shrank steadily as Loopster followed a small ledge below it E.\u00a0 The N slope was getting mighty steep by the time she could scramble higher.\u00a0 Rocks clattered down, but the American Dingo managed to regain the ridgeline.<\/p>\n

Still more to go, but no significant obstacles in sight.\u00a0 Gonna make it!<\/p>\n

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Above the second cliff band, approaching the NW summit<\/strong>. Actually a bit of a use trail here. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Closing in on the NW summit<\/strong> (L). True summit<\/strong> (R). Photo looks ESE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

11:32 AM, 70\u00baF, Doubletop Peak, NW summit<\/em> – The NW summit was plenty roomy.\u00a0 Covered with small rocks, it was an almost level platform that sloped gradually away to the SE.\u00a0 Except for the W ridge, the edge seemed cliffy in other directions.\u00a0 Lupe stood at the high point near the NW end where she’d come up, looking down not only on Brewster Lake where she’d started out this morning, but even mighty Triangle Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,535 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, as well.<\/p>\n

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Brewster Lake<\/strong> (Center), Triangle Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stupendous sights were in virtually all other directions, too!\u00a0 A little hazy to see the really distant stuff, but copious mountain eye candy existed between here and every horizon.<\/p>\n

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View to the NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Perfect conditions!\u00a0 Sunny, comfortably warm, no wind.\u00a0 A short break was taken to recover from the climb and enjoy the glories of the Gros Ventre Range.\u00a0 Soon, however, gnawing curiosity got the better of SPHP.<\/p>\n

Off to the SE was the most important view of all.\u00a0 \u00a0Lupe still hadn’t made it to the true summit of Doubletop Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,720 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> yet.\u00a0 It was in sight, though, less than 0.2 mile away.\u00a0 What could be seen from the high point of the NW summit was encouraging.\u00a0 Lupe could climb that no sweat!<\/p>\n

However, success wasn’t guaranteed.\u00a0 Beyond a lip, the slope that went from the NW summit down to the saddle over to the true summit wasn’t in sight.\u00a0 A hidden sudden drop might effectively strand Lupe right here.<\/p>\n

Don’t sit here fretting any longer, SPHP!\u00a0 I’m dying to know the truth, too!\u00a0 Let’s go check it out!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The possibility that the Carolina Dog was stranded on the NW summit wasn’t resolved one way or another until Lupe reached the lip.<\/p>\n

Illusion, nothing more!\u00a0 The slope heading down to the saddle was cake – absolutely nothing to worry about.\u00a0 The trek was a joyful one!\u00a0 Lupe was soon ascending the ridge leading to the true summit.<\/p>\n

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Near the lip, with Doubletop Peak’s true summit<\/strong> dead ahead! Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

11:56 AM, 70\u00baF, true summit of Doubletop Peak<\/em> – Two small flat chunks of crystal served as a summit cairn.\u00a0 Although close to it, they weren’t even at the absolute high point, which was along the S edge.\u00a0 No registry or survey benchmark in sight.\u00a0 With a smile on her face, Lupe squinted in the bright sunshine surrounded by a field of broken off-white rocks.<\/p>\n

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At the true summit of Doubletop Peak<\/strong>! Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The two crystals, only a few inches across, serving as a summit cairn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations, Loopster!\u00a0 This is it!\u00a0 The true summit of Doubletop Peak!\u00a0 May I shake your paw?<\/em><\/p>\n

Absolutely, SPHP!\u00a0 And good call on coming up the W ridge!<\/em><\/p>\n

Every now and then, I guess right!\u00a0 Sure glad we didn’t head for the NE ramp.\u00a0 Wouldn’t get here for another hour.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fourth of July!\u00a0 The thrill of celebrating the holiday alone with Lupe on such a magnificent peak was indescribable.\u00a0 A quick tour of the sights was in order before settling down to relax.\u00a0 Hodges Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,180 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> and more distant Tosi Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,380 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> strung out along the miles long ridge fading away to the SSE was one of the most striking and unusual scenes.<\/p>\n

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Hodges Peak<\/strong> (mid range on the R) with pointy Tosi Peak<\/strong> (R of Center) beyond it. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Peak 11626<\/span><\/strong> and Darwin Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,647 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> were on display toward the N.\u00a0 Triangle Peak<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(11,525 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was considerably closer, but only a tiny sliver of Brewster Lake could still be seen beyond it from here.\u00a0 Looking NE down the Clear Creek valley, two smaller lakes were in sight.<\/p>\n

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Peak 11626<\/span><\/strong> (far L), Darwin Peak<\/strong> (L of Center) and Triangle Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking NE down the Clear Creek valley<\/strong>. The lower lake is Lake 9022<\/span><\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Wind River Range dominated the E horizon.\u00a0 Despite some haziness, it was possible to pick out Gannett Peak<\/span><\/a> (13,804 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, Wyoming’s highest mountain.<\/p>\n

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Wind River Range<\/strong> on the horizon. Gannett Peak<\/strong> is toward the R. Photo looks ESE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gannett Peak<\/strong> (L). Photo looks SE with lots of help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two mountains stood out among the others toward the W or NW.\u00a0 One, almost directly W, consisted of curved striated light grey rock.\u00a0 Probably the SE summit of Flying Buttress<\/span><\/a> (11,095 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 The other, more toward the NW and farther away, had a pointy summit and was clearly higher than anything else near it.\u00a0 Antoinette Peak<\/span><\/a> (11,407 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>?\u00a0 Seemed likely, but SPHP wasn’t sure.<\/p>\n

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Possibly SE summit of Flying Buttress<\/strong> (L), and Antoinette Peak<\/strong> (R of Center), Doubletop Peak’s NW summit<\/strong> (far R). Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Same view with help from the telephoto lens. SE end of Flying Buttress<\/strong> (far L) and Antoinette Peak<\/strong> (R)? Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The scenic tour wouldn’t be complete without mentioning a dimly seen crag.\u00a0 Far, far to the NW lurked Wyoming’s most famous mountain – Grand Teton<\/span><\/a> (13,770 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Zoomed in on Grand Teton<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Doubletop Peak’s true summit was nothing but rocks.\u00a0 No comfortable spot for Lupe to lay down.\u00a0 For a long time, she curled up on SPHP’s lap, facing toward Triangle Peak.\u00a0 A couple of chocolate coconut bars were shared to celebrate the Carolina Dog’s successful ascent.\u00a0 They vanished almost instantaneously.<\/p>\n

12:51 PM, Doubletop Peak<\/em> – Lupe’s precious summit hour took longer, but slipped away, too.\u00a0 With only a few minutes left, the American Dingo stood alone at the true summit.\u00a0 Soon time to go.<\/p>\n

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Doubletop Peak true summit<\/strong>. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SPHP briefly wandered about taking it all in again.\u00a0 Over in a flash.\u00a0 Hate to, but:<\/p>\n

Onward!\u00a0 Puppy, ho!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Leaving Doubletop Peak<\/strong>. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Loopster left Doubletop Peak’s true summit bound for the NW summit.\u00a0 She’d have to go over it again in order to head back down the W ridge.<\/p>\n

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Starting back to the NW summit<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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About to cross the saddle leading to the NW summit<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peering down the W ridge<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A bit of caution required near the two cliff bands, but it all went well.\u00a0 Soon Lupe was down off the W ridge.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog headed NNE to roam once again the beautiful intricate maze of rocky ramps and sudden drops, crossing numerous snowfields and little streams in the process.<\/p>\n

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Down off the W ridge. Triangle Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Triangle Peak<\/strong>. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A glance back at Doubletop Peak’s W ridge<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rest break on the way back to Brewster Lake<\/strong> (L). Triangle Peak<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trying to learn from the morning’s route mistake, once Lupe reached the big valley SW of Brewster Lake, SPHP had her go down it.\u00a0 However, the lowlands near the bottom proved too wet, forcing a climb onto the ridge between it and the wide ramp Loopster had ascended in the morning.\u00a0 Continuing lower, she then cliffed out, forcing a weary climb almost all the way back to the depression in order to get past a line of small cliffs preventing her from reaching the ramp again.<\/p>\n

7-4-21, late afternoon, Brewster Lake<\/em> –\u00a0 Not a soul in sight when Lupe reached her tiny house 200 feet from the NE shore of Brewster Lake.\u00a0 Tired, the Carolina Dog was anxious for a snooze.\u00a0 SPHP joined her.<\/p>\n

Later, as shadow crept up Triangle Peak, Loop journeyed down to the lakeshore near Dry Fork Creek’s outlet, then stood watching the rippled surface.\u00a0 3 times, a big trout swam by all alone.\u00a0 Sort of sad, but what a beautiful place!\u00a0 And what an adventure Doubletop Peak had been!<\/p>\n

It wasn’t until the last rays of sunlight vanished from Triangle Peak’s very summit that Lupe returned to the tiny house for the night.<\/p>\n

7-5-21, early<\/em> – Looper left Brewster Lake under gray skies.\u00a0 Light rain seemed to energize her on the way down Dry Fork trail No. 98.\u00a0 By the time she reached Lunch Lake, the rain had ended and the clouds were breaking up.\u00a0 No sign of Dale and Shannon or their dogs.\u00a0 They must have already broken camp and left.<\/p>\n

Past Lunch Lake, Lupe saw another grouse.\u00a0 Maybe the same one?\u00a0 SPHP saw something that had been missed on the way in, a sign for Ouzel Falls on the Gros Ventre River.\u00a0 This must be the real junction with Trail No. 96, not the fork farther on that Lupe had noticed 2 days ago.<\/p>\n

Half an hour from Clear Creek, two young men coming up the ridge were surprised to see an American Dingo.\u00a0 Traffic was terrible today!\u00a0 They’d already seen one other party heading down.\u00a0 Might have been Dale and Shannon.\u00a0 SPHP assured them that no one else was still up at Brewster Lake where they were headed to do some fishing.<\/p>\n

A young woman had just crossed Clear Creek as Lupe reached it.\u00a0 Her black lab was still running around on the far bank.\u00a0 His name was Floyd, like “Pink Floyd”, she said.\u00a0 SPHP muttered something about looking more like “Black Floyd”, and Lupe went on.<\/p>\n

7-5-21, 11:05 AM, New Kinky Creek trailhead<\/em> – Her 3 day Doubletop Peak adventure wasn’t officially over until Lupe reached the RAV4.\u00a0 During the drive out, she had a blast barking at gophers that kept dashing back and forth across the road, which was pretty rough in some sections prior to reaching the Green River.<\/p>\n

The afternoon, and most of the evening were spent in Pinedale, but as the sun sank in the W, it was in Lupe’s bright eyes as SPHP drove out of town.\u00a0 Tomorrow would be a rest day, but the Carolina Dog had faith that the next big adventure was likely somewhere just around the bend.<\/p>\n

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