{"id":42750,"date":"2022-12-29T08:10:40","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T15:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=42750"},"modified":"2023-03-29T09:29:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:29:17","slug":"mount-fitzpatrick-salt-river-range-wyoming-part-1-greys-river-road-to-little-crow-creek-lake-6-29-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=42750","title":{"rendered":"Mount Fitzpatrick, Salt River Range, Wyoming – Part 1: Greys River Road to Upper Crow Creek Lake (6-29-22)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Days 12-14 of Lupe’s 1st Summer of 2022 Dingo Vacation to Wyoming!<\/em><\/p>\n

6-27-22, Dog Creek trailhead at the end of USFS Road No. 31030 –<\/em> The sun was well up and shining brightly when SPHP came to.<\/p>\n

About time, sleepyhead!<\/em><\/p>\n

And I suppose you’ve been up for hours, aye, Looper?<\/em><\/p>\n

A long time, SPHP.<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, bully for you then, Miss Ambitious!\u00a0 You needn’t have woken up so early, though.\u00a0 After 4 days in the Snake River Range, we’re taking a break.<\/em><\/p>\n

Good!\u00a0 I’m actually feeling lazy, too.\u00a0 I was just giving you a hard time, SPHP.<\/em><\/p>\n

Perfect, we’re on the same page then, Loopster.\u00a0 You’re going to like the plan for the next couple of days.<\/em><\/p>\n

Two rest days, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, why not?\u00a0 The trip journal needs some serious catching up.<\/em><\/p>\n

After a quick drive back to Hwy 26\/89, SPHP spent an hour cleaning and reorganizing the RAV4 at the Pritchard boat ramp along the Snake River.\u00a0 Lupe didn’t even get out, preferring to laze around on her pink blanket.\u00a0 Then it was off to Alpine for a few groceries.<\/p>\n

6-27-22, Greys River<\/em> – Lupe was super enthusiastic when she hopped out of the RAV4 and saw that she was back at the same spot at the end of Road No. 10399.\u00a0 Nearly a week ago she’d spent the day after her ascent of Mount McDougal<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 (10,780 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> here.\u00a0 The American Dingo dashed about sniffing excitedly, even briefly wading in the river before settling down to relax in the shade of old spruce trees along the riverbank.<\/p>\n

This was rapidly becoming a favorite spot!\u00a0 Hiding from the sun with the help of blankets and clothing draped over the RAV4’s windows, Lupe spent a pleasant afternoon snoozing on her pink blanket while SPHP worked on the trip journal.\u00a0 In the evening, a stroll was taken both up and down Greys River Road<\/p>\n

6-28-22, Greys River, end of Road No.10399<\/em> – During the night, Lupe had wanted out.\u00a0 SPHP obliged her, but the Carolina Dog didn’t actually go anywhere.\u00a0 Instead, she just laid on the ground near the RAV4 for a while all by herself beneath the stars, sniffing the cool night air and listening.<\/p>\n

Morning had been sunny and bright again.\u00a0 Clouded up a little around noon.\u00a0 Another beautiful lazy day shot by next to the Greys River.\u00a0 Only a deer managed to entice Lupe out of the RAV4 during the heat of the day.\u00a0 Evening brought lightning and a rain shower, followed by a rainbow.\u00a0 After a drive along Greys River Road just for fun, Lupe had been up for another stroll as dusk came on.\u00a0 It was close to midnight by the time SPHP had the trip journal caught up.<\/p>\n

6-29-22, 10:25 AM, Crow Creek trailhead along Greys River Road<\/em> –<\/p>\n

C’mon, Looper!\u00a0 Adventure time!<\/em><\/p>\n

Barepawed, SPHP had already forded the first little side channel of Greys River, but Lupe was hanging back.<\/p>\n

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Crow Creek trailhead<\/strong> along Greys River Road. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Evidently the American Dingo was intent upon playing her stalking game again today.\u00a0 That was alright.\u00a0 She’d be along soon enough.<\/p>\n

After putting socks and boots back on, SPHP almost immediately ran into a second side channel.\u00a0 Ugh, already the usual ford routine again!\u00a0 By the time SPHP was across this second stream, Lupe had caught up.\u00a0 A short, damp, almost marshy stretch of Crow Creek Lakes Trail No. 044 went S from here to a sturdy pawbridge over Greys River.<\/p>\n

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On the pawbridge. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greys River<\/strong> from the bridge. Photo looks S (upstream).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once across the bridge, the trail headed W to a slope that gained 50 feet on its way up to a level stretch of forest.\u00a0 Many trees were dead, trunks scorched by fire.\u00a0 Beyond the forest, Trail No. 044 turned SW, passing through a large meadow leading to the mouth of the Crow Creek valley.<\/p>\n

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In the first level stretch of forest. Photo looks. E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Glancing back at the forest while passing through the meadow. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Heading for the Crow Creek valley<\/strong>. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The trail dipped slightly after crossing the meadow.\u00a0 Crow Creek, a lovely, medium-size stream was now in sight.<\/p>\n

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Crow Creek<\/strong> (L) as Trail No. 044 enters the valley. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

0.5 mile plus from the Greys River pawbridge, Trail No. 44 crossed Crow Creek.\u00a0 No bridge at all here!\u00a0 Lupe was going to have to ford the stream.\u00a0 Although the bottom was rocky, this wasn’t a difficult ford.\u00a0 The water wasn’t even knee-deep on SPHP.<\/p>\n

Since Loopster was still playing her stalking game, SPHP was already on the far bank by the time the Carolina Dog arrived.\u00a0 Instead of plunging in, Lupe laid down in the shade of some bushes.<\/p>\n

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At the first Crow Creek ford<\/strong>. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

C’mon over, Loop!\u00a0 Nothing to it.\u00a0 You’ll like it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Is that so?\u00a0 I notice you don’t plunge entirely into many frigid streams, SPHP.\u00a0 Why should I?\u00a0 Where are we going, anyway?\u00a0 You haven’t said, yet you’ve got the tiny house.\u00a0 How long are we going to be gone this time?<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, remember before we climbed Mount McDougal<\/span><\/a> (10,780 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> how I first gave up on climbing Mount Fitzpatrick<\/span><\/a> (10,907 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, because I was afraid of how much snow we might have to face on a steep N face?\u00a0 I’m hoping enough snow has melted since then to give us a decent shot at Fitzpatrick.\u00a0 Should only take us a couple of days.<\/em><\/p>\n

So, just one day in, then all the way back tomorrow, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yep, that’s the plan!\u00a0 We’ll only go as far as the Crow Creek Lakes today, summit tomorrow, and out.\u00a0 How does that sound?<\/em><\/p>\n

The American Dingo apparently liked the plan.\u00a0 Without further ado, Lupe easily forded Crow Creek and the trek resumed, but only for a few hundred feet before a second ford appeared.<\/p>\n

SPHP was getting sick and tired of constantly taking boots and socks off, only to put them right back on again, but did it once more.\u00a0 Lupe waited until SPHP ventured across to take on Crow Creek a second time.<\/p>\n

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Braving the second Crow Creek ford<\/strong>. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Happily, this second ford was the last one.\u00a0 Trail No. 44 now headed W up the valley, eventually curving NW.\u00a0 Most of the time, Lupe was out in the open, among wildflowers and lush vegetation.\u00a0 Although never far away, Crow Creek was generally hidden by bushes and seldom in view.<\/p>\n

Obstacle-free and easy to follow, the trail both gained and lost elevation, but was usually flat, or a gradual incline.\u00a0 Progress was rapid.\u00a0 Overhead, a previously sunny sky was clouding up.<\/p>\n

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Along the N side of the Crow Creek valley<\/strong>. Photo looks ESE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Heading deeper into the Salt River Range<\/strong>. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Roughly 2 miles from the trailhead, the Crow Creek valley split in two.\u00a0 The confluence of North and South Crow Creeks was in this area, but never visible from the trail.\u00a0 Sticking with the trail, SPHP followed it W up the North Crow Creek valley.\u00a0 Meanwhile, Lupe continued to hang back, playing her stalking game.<\/p>\n

The rate of climb increased.\u00a0 No. 044 crossed several tributaries of Crow Creek.\u00a0 All were small, a few muddy stretches of trail being the worst of it.\u00a0 While there were still meadows, the trail now went through longer and more frequent stretches of forest.\u00a0 Deadfall sometimes slowed SPHP down, but most of it wasn’t that hard to get by.<\/p>\n

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A tributary of North Crow Creek<\/strong> flowing right along Trail No. 044. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loop cooling off in another minor stream. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Passing through a rare stand of aspens. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a while, it began to sprinkle.\u00a0 SPHP took shelter beneath a large spruce tree when a harder downpour began, and Lupe soon caught up.\u00a0 10 or 15 minutes, and the rain moved on.\u00a0 So did the Carolina Dog.<\/p>\n

Eventually, glimpses of a huge mountain began appearing ahead.\u00a0 Upon seeing it, SPHP’s heart sank.\u00a0 If that was Mount Fitzpatrick<\/span><\/a> (10.907 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, this whole endeavor was doomed.\u00a0 Lupe wouldn’t stand a chance!\u00a0 The whole N face was very rugged, rocky, and borderline cliff-like steep.<\/p>\n

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A huge rugged mountain<\/strong> appears ahead. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A closer look with help from the telephoto lens. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trail No. 044 headed almost straight for the monster.\u00a0 As Lupe closed in, a headwall extending N came into view.\u00a0 Both Crow Creek Lakes were somewhere above that headwall.<\/p>\n

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A bit of deadfall to contend with. Going around it did the trick. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The trail sometimes faded while crossing meadows. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Getting closer. Headwall on the R. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4 miles from Greys River Road, Lupe entered a big meadow providing a great view of both the mountain and the headwall, which were now only 0.25 mile away.\u00a0 Just getting above the headwall looked like a challenge. A continuous line of cliffs ran along it.<\/p>\n

Near the far W end of this meadow, a brown “No Motor Vehicles” wand marked the end of Trail No. 044 at a junction with Trail No. 079, which went either S or N from here.\u00a0 100 feet W of the wand, a sign was nailed to a tree.<\/p>\n

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In the big meadow before reaching the junction with Trail No. 079. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loop down by the sign tree. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The sign identified Trail No. 079 as Way Trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sign merely confirmed what SPHP already knew.\u00a0 Lupe needed to take Trail No. 079 R (N) to Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Despite 2 rest days, and an easy trek thus far, SPHP was already getting worn out lugging a heavy pack.\u00a0 Heh, too bad!\u00a0 Things were just starting to get interesting.\u00a0 Continuing W a short distance into the forest, Trail No. 079 steepened considerably as it then curved N into a long meadow.<\/p>\n

The American Dingo’s stalking game continued.\u00a0 Loop was getting plenty of rest breaks due to SPHP’s frequent pauses to gasp for breath.\u00a0 The sky was clearing again, and the sun felt mighty warm on the uphill trudge.<\/p>\n

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Trail No. 079 curves N toward Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong> (R). Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking back on the way up to Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3:03 PM, Trail No. 079 at Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong> – <\/em>Shedding the pack, SPHP sat down on a log.\u00a0 Pass 9060 was forested, and sitting in the shade was a welcome relief.\u00a0 Time for a longer rest break!\u00a0 When Loop sauntered in, she had no objections to laying down and enjoying some Taste of the Wild.<\/p>\n

Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong> was a fairly narrow ridge running E\/W.\u00a0 The N side was quite rocky, and Lupe was thrilled to find a snowbank still melting away.\u00a0 Off to the NW, Peak 10180<\/span><\/strong> was in sight.\u00a0 Trail No. 079 continued N beyond the pass, starting a descent into the Rock Creek valley.<\/p>\n

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Arriving at Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong>. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the snowbank just N of the pass. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 10180<\/span><\/strong> (Center). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This was it, though, as far as Trail No. 079 was concerned for Lupe.\u00a0 As soon as SPHP felt sufficiently recovered, it was time to start looking for a way up the headwall.\u00a0 Apparently inspired by the steeper, rocky terrain, the American Dingo no longer held back, instead leading the way as she began climbing W along the Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong> ridge.<\/p>\n

A use trail appeared.\u00a0 Following it, the cliffs of the headwall soon came into view.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the headwall. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reaching the base of the cliffs, they appeared continuous toward the S.\u00a0 The use trail turned NW up a rocky ramp.\u00a0 From Pass 9060<\/span><\/strong>, cliffs had been visible to the N, too, but after gaining some elevation and getting up to where these cliffs were, the ramp and use trail both turned SW.<\/p>\n

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Heading NW up the lower part of the ramp. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The upper ramp turns SW. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sort of steep, but the ramp wasn’t bad.\u00a0 No real scrambling involved at all.\u00a0 Suddenly, Lupe was above the headwall!\u00a0 Still climbing, the use trail turned W continuing up a big ridge.\u00a0 Steep meadows were to the S, with genuine cliffs just N of the ridgeline.<\/p>\n

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Above the headwall, continuing up a big ridge. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After gaining nearly 200 feet of elevation from the top of the headwall, the rate of climb diminished.\u00a0 Another mountain was now in sight W of the one seen earlier from the North Crow Creek valley.\u00a0 Pausing to check the topo map<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, SPHP finally understood.<\/p>\n

Oh, I get it now, Loopster!\u00a0 That first mountain is actually Peak<\/span> 10525<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Mount Fitzpatrick<\/span><\/a> (10,907 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is the one beyond it.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Peak 10525<\/strong> (Center), Mount Fitzpatrick<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is that a good thing, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Eh, hard to say.\u00a0 See quite a bit of snow on Fitzpatrick’s N face, and it looks mighty steep, too.\u00a0 Can’t be any worse than Peak 10525, though.\u00a0 No way we were ever going to make it up that one.<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, it is a good thing then, SPHP!\u00a0 At least we stand a chance now!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, I guess you’re right, Looper.\u00a0 Surprised we haven’t seen any use trail peeling off to the SSW yet.\u00a0 Lower Crow Creek Lake is supposed to be over that way nestled at the base of Peak 10525.\u00a0 Sort of wanted to see it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nothing stopping us from going over there, SPHP.\u00a0 Want to do that?<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, I don’t know, Loop.\u00a0 Think we’ve already climbed too far.\u00a0 Kind of hate to give up any of our elevation gain, and I suspect we’re already well above the lower lake.\u00a0 If we see a trail going that way, maybe we’ll take it, but we could just head for Upper Crow Creek Lake instead.\u00a0 Hoping to put your tiny house up there, anyway, since it’s closer to Fitzpatrick.<\/em><\/p>\n

Suit yourself, SPHP!\u00a0 Fine with me.\u00a0 Onward, then!<\/em><\/p>\n

Staying high, Lupe continued WSW along the flattest part of the ridge.<\/p>\n

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Continuing along the high ground. Peak 10525<\/strong> (L) and Mount Fitzpatrick<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before long, the flat ground came to an end.\u00a0 Ahead, the terrain sloped quite a bit.\u00a0 Lupe was going to have to lose at least some elevation just to get over to the next flat area, a forested region already in sight.<\/p>\n

By now the use trail had faded away.\u00a0 Side-hilling wasn’t SPHP’s favorite, but didn’t bother the Carolina Dog at all.\u00a0 The only other choice would have been to angle WNW following the ridge clear to the top of Peak 10143<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 Eh, that wasn’t happening, so the downward traverse began.<\/p>\n

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On the traverse leading to the flatter stretch of forest ahead. Peak 10525<\/strong> (L of Center), Mount Fitzpatrick<\/strong> (R). Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When Loopster got to it, the forested area wasn’t entirely flat, either.\u00a0 Exploring, she came to a snow-filled clearing in a depression.\u00a0 Since there still wasn’t any sign of a trail going S to the Lower Crow Creek Lake, Lupe kept going W.\u00a0 At the base of Peak 10143<\/span><\/strong>, she discovered a scenic tarn so secret that it wasn’t even shown on the map.<\/p>\n

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In the snowy depression. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Near the secret tarn below Peak 10143<\/span><\/strong>. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Passing S of the tarn on rocky terrain, Lupe got almost down to the tarn’s level.\u00a0 A meadow went W from the tarn to another fairly steep slope.\u00a0 An 80 foot rocky climb led to a broad flat region.<\/p>\n

Got it made now, Looper!\u00a0 This is Pass 9540<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 All downhill from here!<\/em><\/p>\n

After crossing the super flat saddle, a gentle descent toward Peak 10525 ensued through a meadow bordered by forest and long snowbanks.<\/p>\n

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Starting the beautiful descent from Pass 9540<\/span><\/strong>. Peak 10525<\/strong> (L), Mount Fitzpatrick<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the lower SW end of the meadow, a minor escarpment of flat rocks came just before a somewhat steeper, but still easy, descent into a band of trees.\u00a0 Emerging from the trees, a glorious scene was ahead.<\/p>\n

Wow!\u00a0 So, this is Upper Crow Creek Lake, SPHP?\u00a0 It’s absolutely gorgeous!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, our home for an evening, Loop!\u00a0 I’m loving it, too!<\/em><\/p>\n

Right at the base of the highest, most magnificent part of Peak<\/span> 10525<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, Upper Crow Creek Lake was nearly surrounded by snowfields still filling most of the valley.\u00a0 The lake even sported a few icebergs\u00a0 A mile WSW, loomed the N face of Mount Fitzpatrick<\/span><\/a> (10,907 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Upper Crow Creek Lake<\/strong>. Peak 10525<\/strong> (L), Mount Fitzpatrick<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5:22 PM <\/em>– After circling around a little NE bay, SPHP pitched Lupe’s tiny house amid newly emergent buttercups on a snow-free patch of ground next to a stand of old spruce trees on a bank overlooking the N shore of Upper Crow Creek Lake.\u00a0 Only a few feet away, a couple of weathered logs, their ends set at a 90\u00ba angle to each other, partially protected a white stone fire ring.<\/p>\n

Despite the glorious surroundings, a certain weariness had set in for both human and Dingo.\u00a0 Once the tiny house was up, both crept inside for a nap, enjoying the comfort of sleeping bags.\u00a0 A cool S breeze coming from across the lake made the tiny house flap, but a blissful sound sleep was not to be denied.<\/p>\n

6:44 PM<\/em> – Ahh, much better!\u00a0 The American Dingo and SPHP were both up and about again, feeling much refreshed.\u00a0 What remained of a long summer evening was now free to spend exploring the fabulous Upper Crow Creek Lake region.<\/p>\n

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By the tiny house amid the buttercups. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Naturally, a trip down to the N shore of Upper Crow Creek Lake was in order.\u00a0 It was a journey Lupe would make more than once this evening.<\/p>\n

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Along the N shore<\/strong>. Mount Fitzpatrick<\/strong> (R of Center). Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 10525<\/span><\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Near the W end of the lake<\/strong>. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking back at Peak 10143<\/span><\/strong> (Center & L) and the tiny house (R). Photo looks ENE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is that a bear I hear, or is it getting to be about dinner time, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

That’s my tummy, Loop.\u00a0 Yeah, something to eat wouldn’t be a bad idea.\u00a0 In fact, most anything would do at this point.\u00a0 I’m famished!<\/em><\/p>\n

Lupe sniffed around the tiny house, while SPHP rustled up some grub.<\/p>\n

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Back at the tiny house. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dinnertime! Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After dinner, another trip was made down to Upper Crow Creek Lake’s N shore to see the icebergs and admire Peak 10525’s rugged splendor as the last rays of sunshine crept up the mountain.<\/p>\n

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Peak 10525<\/strong> (L) on a splendid evening from Upper Crow Creek Lake<\/strong>, Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No marmots, pikas, or gophers had been seen or heard, but somehow the crazy Carolina Dog became utterly convinced throngs of ’em were hiding near the tiny house.\u00a0 The evening ended with frantic sniffing and furious digging at various holes.\u00a0 Meanwhile SPHP stared off to the WSW toward Mount Fitzpatrick’s N slope.<\/p>\n

A lot of snow up there, and mighty steep for a long way.\u00a0 Loopster was having a grand time digging, but her efforts were all coming to naught.\u00a0 Maybe this whole trip was going to end up the same way?<\/p>\n

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A marvelous time digging without result. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hopefully not, but even if true, at least there was the consolation of this wonderful evening spent at spectacular Upper Crow Creek Lake!<\/p>\n

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Upper Crow Creek Lake<\/strong>, Salt River Range, Wyoming 6-29-22<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Mount Fitzpatrick, Salt River Range, Wyoming – Part 2: Upper Crow Creek Lake to the Summit! (6-30-22)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Days 12-14 of Lupe’s 1st Summer of 2022 Dingo Vacation to Wyoming! 6-27-22, Dog Creek trailhead at the end of USFS Road No. 31030 – The sun was well up and shining brightly when SPHP came to. About time, sleepyhead! And I suppose you’ve been up for hours, aye, Looper? A long time, SPHP. Well, … Continue reading Mount Fitzpatrick, Salt River Range, Wyoming – Part 1: Greys River Road to Upper Crow Creek Lake (6-29-22)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","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":[1585],"tags":[105,106,26,1602,104,1601,1600,275],"class_list":["post-42750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1585","tag-american-dingo","tag-carolina-dog","tag-dingo-vacations","tag-little-crow-creek-lake","tag-lupe","tag-mount-fitzpatrick","tag-salt-river-range","tag-wyoming"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_5100-scaled.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\/42750","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=42750"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42750\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46233,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42750\/revisions\/46233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/42735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}