{"id":57728,"date":"2024-12-29T08:10:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T15:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=57728"},"modified":"2025-03-29T11:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T17:11:08","slug":"black-hills-sd-expedition-no-338-peak-6530-lupes-14th-birthday-12-14-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=57728","title":{"rendered":"Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 338 – Peak 6530 & Lupe’s 14th Birthday! (12-14-24)"},"content":{"rendered":"

11:14 AM, 41\u00baF, junction of Hwy 89 & USFS Road No. 794<\/em> –<\/p>\n

I can’t believe you set me up to fail on my birthday, SPHP!\u00a0 Why?<\/em><\/p>\n

I don’t know that Peak<\/span> 6530<\/span><\/a><\/strong> will be a fail, Loop, I’m just saying that this is a rugged part of the hills and failure is a possibility.\u00a0 We’ll just have to see how it all turns out – it’s an adventure!\u00a0 C’mon, we need to follow Hwy 89 a little S before heading W into the forest.<\/em><\/p>\n

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At the start of USFS Road No. 794 along Hwy 89<\/strong> on a beautiful December morning. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Following Hwy 89<\/strong> S. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What’s so special about Peak 6530, anyway, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, remember how we’ve been visiting as many local Lists of John<\/strong><\/span><\/a> peaks as possible with a minimum of 300 feet of prominence, Loop?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, but I thought we’d completed what’s reasonably accessible back in April when we finally made it to Peak 5452<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, SPHP.\u00a0 So what does Lists of John have to do with Peak 6530?\u00a0 Is it some other type of Lists of John peak that you’ve dug up?<\/em><\/p>\n

No, but it is a Lidar Data Set<\/strong><\/span><\/a> peak with 320 feet of prominence, Looper.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lidar Data Set?\u00a0 What is that supposed to mean, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

I don’t really know, Loopster.\u00a0 From what I gather, it’s supposed to be some new, more accurate nationwide topographic elevation data.\u00a0 What matters is that Peakbagger.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is now using it, and has added a whole bunch of peaks with at least 300 feet of prominence according to Lidar to their database.<\/em><\/p>\n

So, suddenly we’ve got a lot more mountains to climb, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, quite a few, even just here in the Black Hills.\u00a0 Kind of makes a mess of things, though, because all the old maps are now out of sync with the Lidar Data.\u00a0 Hang on a moment, Loop.\u00a0 Think we should have seen USFS Road No. 410 by now, but this fence just keeps going.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The birthday Dingo<\/strong> waiting for SPHP to check the map. Hwy 89<\/strong> (L). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, what’s the verdict, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

According to our GPS track, Loopster, we’re not only past USFS Road No. 410, which there’s been no sign of, but already at the S end of the strip of USFS land we were going to explore W from here.\u00a0 Something must have changed.\u00a0 Everything W of the highway has been fenced off and posted.<\/em><\/p>\n

What a shame, SPHP!\u00a0 Guess that means no Peak 6530.\u00a0 What’s plan B?<\/em><\/p>\n

Plan B is still Peak 6530, Looper, but from another direction.\u00a0 Supposed to be USFS land N of all this private property, too.<\/em><\/p>\n

N!\u00a0 We’ve been going S, SPHP.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, we have to go back, Loop.\u00a0 This didn’t pan out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Peak<\/span> 6733<\/span><\/a><\/strong> was in sight as Lupe began the trek back N along Hwy 89.\u00a0 According to Lidar, it was only 6,725 feet high.<\/p>\n

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Peak 6733<\/strong> (L of Center) from Hwy 89<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyway, as I was about to say, Loop, I chose Peak 6530 today for several reasons.\u00a0 First of all, according to Lidar, it’s not only a newly discovered 300 foot prominence peak, but had one of the greatest upward elevation revisions I’ve seen.\u00a0 According to the old topo maps, its elevation was only 6,419 feet.<\/em><\/p>\n

An overnight gain of 111 feet.\u00a0 Simply volcanic, SPHP!\u00a0 Sounds like this will be quite a memorable birthday adventure, after all.\u00a0 We’ve never run into lava in the Black Hills before.<\/em><\/p>\n

Or anywhere else for that matter, Looper.\u00a0 Furthermore, Peak 6530 is now on the Black Hills 6,500 Foot Peaks<\/strong><\/span><\/a> list.<\/em><\/p>\n

A list we’ll never complete due to our lack of rock climbing skills, SPHP.<\/em><\/p>\n

True enough, Loop.\u00a0 Peak 6530 also had the virtue of being a mostly easy road hike on abandoned USFS Road No. 410.<\/em><\/p>\n

Which apparently no longer exists, SPHP.<\/em><\/p>\n

I also figured Peak 6530 was a fairly short trek, so we’ll be back in time for your big 14th birthday bash this evening.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, it’s all making sense to me now, SPHP!\u00a0 Peak 6530, here we come!<\/em><\/p>\n

Shortly after passing the RAV4 back at USFS Road No. 794, the American Dingo paused for a look at a buffalo striking a dramatic pose.<\/p>\n

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By the Busskohl Ranch Game Refuge buffalo<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hmm.\u00a0 Appears we’ll be exploring USFS land near the Busskohl Ranch Game Refuge, Loopster.\u00a0 Never knew it was here before.<\/em><\/p>\n

Maybe we’ll see lots of wildlife, SPHP?\u00a0 I always like that!<\/em><\/p>\n

Continuing N along Hwy 89, Peak 6733 came into sight again before reaching a curve.<\/p>\n

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Peak 6733<\/strong> (L of Center). Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Believe we’re far enough N to leave the highway, Looper.<\/em><\/p>\n

Heading NW off Hwy 89, Lupe crossed a tiny frozen tributary of Willow Creek, then promptly came to a fence along the edge of the Busskohl Game Refuge.<\/p>\n

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Along the E border of the Busskohl Ranch Game Refuge<\/strong>. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What now, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow the fence N, Loopster.\u00a0 When it turns W, we can angle NW toward Peak 6530.<\/em><\/p>\n

The open forest was an easy romp.\u00a0 Lupe gradually gained elevation as she headed N.\u00a0 Glimpses of enormous rock formations way up on a high ridge served as reminders of the type of terrain she might encounter at Peak 6530.\u00a0 None of it looked too daunting, though.<\/p>\n

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A glimpse of the high ridge to the N<\/strong> (R). Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once the fence turned W, the Carolina Dog roamed NW through gently rolling territory.\u00a0 An unusual peak soon appeared ahead.\u00a0 A massive curved granite formation comprised a winding vertical E face soaring above heavily forested slopes.<\/p>\n

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The unusual peak<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A strange looking peak, even for this area, isn’t it, Looper?<\/em><\/p>\n

Hope that’s not Peak 6530, SPHP!\u00a0 We’d never get to the top.<\/em><\/p>\n

Agreed, Loop.\u00a0 Simply impossible!<\/em><\/p>\n

Another fence eventually appeared not too far ahead.<\/p>\n

Map shows more game refuge land W of us, Looper.\u00a0 We’re going to have to climb a little to get around it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Turning N, then NE, Lupe passed several clusters of big rocks before climbing a moderately steep slope.\u00a0 Near a really big rock, she came to what appeared to be a long abandoned road.\u00a0 Covered with tall, dry grass and young pines, it headed NW.<\/p>\n

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Passing some big rocks. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the abandoned road<\/strong> (R). Really big rock<\/strong> (L). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Might as well follow it, Loop.\u00a0 It’s going the right direction.<\/em><\/p>\n

Before long, the old road curved W, and there was that unusual peak again, somewhat closer now.<\/p>\n

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Another glimpse of the unusual peak<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oh, brother!<\/em><\/p>\n

What’s wrong, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s in the right area.\u00a0 That’s got to be Peak<\/span> 6530<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, Loopster.<\/em><\/p>\n

We’re doomed, SPHP!\u00a0 And on my birthday!\u00a0 You’re going to owe me for this one.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hope springs eternal, or, at least in this case, temporarily.<\/p>\n

Maybe there’s a way up on the other side, Looper?<\/em><\/p>\n

Fat chance, SPHP, but we’ve come this far, we might as well find out.<\/em><\/p>\n

The ancient road continued winding N and W.\u00a0 A nice view of Peak<\/span> 6430<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and Buckhorn Mountain<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> soon appeared beyond game refuge land.<\/p>\n

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Buckhorn Mountain<\/strong> (L) and Peak 6430<\/strong> (R of Center). Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We should have revisited Buckhorn Mountain today, SPHP.\u00a0 It’s got a cool summit with some great views, and we can actually get to it.\u00a0 Remember the weird fins of rock on the way up?<\/em><\/p>\n

Of course I do, but we’ve been there.\u00a0 On the other paw, you haven’t visited Peak 6430 yet.<\/em><\/p>\n

Time to get your eyes checked, SPHP!\u00a0 Don’t you see those huge rocks on top?\u00a0 Another no go!\u00a0 Although, admittedly at least within the realm of possibility compared to Peak 6530.<\/em><\/p>\n

It was quickly becoming apparent to SPHP that this road Lupe was on was actually going to lead straight into USFS Road No. 410 where the maps showed it ending along the N boundary of the Busskohl Ranch Game Refuge.\u00a0 Sure enough, after topping out, the road began a steady decline, soon reaching and following the fence W to No. 410.<\/p>\n

Every step got the American Dingo closer to that scenic and forbidding Peak<\/span> 6530<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Peak 6530<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before long, USFS Road No. 410 turned S.\u00a0 Lupe left it here, heading NW up what started out as a shallow valley.<\/p>\n

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Heading up a grassy valley after leaving USFS Road No. 410. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The terrain soon steepened.\u00a0 Lupe ventured among minor ridges and ravines as she headed toward a much higher ridge NW of Peak 6530.\u00a0 Climbing along the E side of a deeper valley, the slope became much steeper.\u00a0 A maze of deadfall and rocks made travel difficult and slow.<\/p>\n

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Making progress toward Peak 6530<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the steep, deadfall-strewn slope<\/strong>. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 6530<\/strong> (L). Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once above the steepest terrain and worst of the deadfall, big granite formations were visible along the crest of Peak 6530’s N ridge.\u00a0 Instead of heading directly toward them, Lupe went N up the valley, soon coming to a narrow lane running through a thick forest of dog hair pines.<\/p>\n

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Granite formations along Peak 6530’s N ridge<\/strong> (Center & R). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Following the narrow lane. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Partially shown on the topo map, this shady lane was actually a remnant of USFS Road No. 352.2E.\u00a0 Slowly gaining elevation while trotting easily along this seldom visited path, Lupe reached a clearing where shadows of the pines still hid an inch of snow from the sun.<\/p>\n

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At the clearing. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to now, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

This clearing is the low point between Peak 6530 and Peak 6733, Loopster.\u00a0 We’ll need to work our way S along Peak 6530’s N ridge from here.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leaving the clearing, the dog hair pines were super thick.\u00a0 Lupe could sneak along easily enough, but SPHP had to search for routes permitting passage.\u00a0 Heading SW, the thick stand of dog hair pines soon opened up.\u00a0 A 30 foot high wall of rock was directly ahead.<\/p>\n

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At the base of the wall of rock. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The NE end of this wall wasn’t far from where Lupe reached it.\u00a0 Circling around to the E, a wide ramp led up to the region on top of the wall.\u00a0 Narrow glimpses of Crazy Horse less than a mile NW appeared between the trees, as Lupe continued her explorations SW along this upper ridge.<\/p>\n

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On the upper back side of the rock wall<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Crazy Horse<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks NW with help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A second wall of rock appeared ahead.\u00a0 Once again, going around its NE end revealed a route higher.\u00a0 This one, however, began at a narrow cleft that was a bit of a scramble.\u00a0 A single mighty leap, and the Carolina Dog managed to clear it without any assistance from SPHP.\u00a0 This route led to a broader region of rock formations with views of both Peak 6530 and Crazy Horse<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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By the second wall of rock<\/strong>. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 6530<\/strong> (Center) from the top of the second wall. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Crazy Horse<\/strong> (Center) again. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The view of Peak 6530’s summit, a massive vertical fin of granite from this angle, still wasn’t the least bit encouraging.\u00a0 The fin was only 0.2 mile away now, so hope for much of an improvement was fading fast.\u00a0 After a descent back into the forest, Lupe reached a third wall.<\/p>\n

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Near the third rock wall<\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This time, Lupe went around the W end before turning S.\u00a0 A trek through the forest took her past more rock formations, some of which she went over, and others that she avoided.\u00a0 At last, after going up a snowy slope, a mighty rock formation again blocked the way forward.\u00a0 Climbing SE amid some deadfall led to another glimpse of Peak 6530’s summit fin.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the snowy slope<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Climbing SE around the enormous rock formations<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Closing in on Peak 6530’s summit block<\/strong> (R). Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Deadfall and thorny bushes littered the final stroll to the N end of Peak 6530’s summit fin.\u00a0 Lupe climbed as high as she could easily go, but there was no sense in pushing her Dingo luck.\u00a0 A near vertical wall soared above the big rock she reached.\u00a0 Without serious rock climbing skills, this appeared to be about it.<\/p>\n

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Below the N end of the summit block<\/strong>. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2:47 PM, 38\u00baF, Peak<\/span> 6530<\/span><\/a><\/strong> –<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, shucks, Loopster!\u00a0 Unless the W side of the mountain is a whole lot easier, which I seriously doubt, looks like we’re about as high as we can go.\u00a0 Want to try to get over there?<\/em><\/p>\n

May as well while we’re here, SPHP, but it doesn’t look promising at all.<\/em><\/p>\n

Circling around to the NW, a steep little climb nearly got Lupe to where it might be possible to see what the W face looked like, but getting past a blocking ridge of stone just wasn’t in the cards without a big downclimb.<\/p>\n

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Beside the blocking ridge<\/strong>. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eh, don’t think it’s worth the effort to go down and around, Looper.\u00a0 We could if we had more time and wanted to be 100% certain, but it appears extremely unlikely that the W face will get us to the top.<\/em><\/p>\n

A fail on my birthday!\u00a0 You owe me big time, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

True enough.\u00a0 Circling back around to the NE side of the summit block, a small area that wasn’t too steep provided a decent spot to take a break.<\/p>\n

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As good as it got at Peak 6530<\/strong>. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The E face<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3:01 PM, Peak 6530<\/em> – No summit, no chocolate coconut bar.\u00a0 Lupe had water and munched on a little Taste of the Wild, while SPHP drank a vanilla Equate.<\/p>\n

You knew all along, didn’t you, SPHP?\u00a0 You probably didn’t even bring a chocolate coconut bar!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, I entirely spaced out bringing a chocolate coconut bar, Loopster, but that was just an oversight, not intentional.\u00a0 We had a good time, didn’t we?\u00a0 It’s actually been pretty interesting, hasn’t it?<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, I always have fun in the hills, SPHP, you know that.<\/em><\/p>\n

Good!\u00a0 That’s the spirit, Sweet Puppy!\u00a0 Guess we better get going, if we want to be back in time for your big 14th birthday bash.<\/em><\/p>\n

Onward then, SPHP!\u00a0 One fail is more than enough!<\/em><\/p>\n

On the way back to the RAV4, Lupe varied her route a bit as SPHP hoped to shave some time off the return.<\/p>\n

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Crazy Horse<\/strong> (Center) from the snowy slope. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 6430<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Approaching the N end of USFS Road No. 410.1C<\/strong>. Peak 6430<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To some degree, it worked.\u00a0 Even so, before reaching Hwy 89, the sky turned black.\u00a0 The flashlight had to come out as a nearly full moon rose in the E.\u00a0 (End 5:50 PM, 41\u00baF)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lupe’s Peak 6530 GPS Track<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7:05 PM<\/em> – The American Dingo was 5 minutes late to her own birthday party when she trotted in the front door, SPHP following her carrying a big bag of tacos.\u00a0 Tremendously excited upon realizing that Mush, Steve, Felix, and Asher were already here, Lupe could scarcely contain herself, greeting them all with frantic, ear-splitting enthusiasm.\u00a0 Lanis arrived a few minutes later, and Yvonne appeared within half an hour.<\/p>\n

SPHP got the party underway, serving tacos to all who wanted them, and champagne to the adults.\u00a0 Time for the traditionally dreaded birthday event, the trial by fire!\u00a0 Nervously facing the 14 alarm conflagration atop her cake, Lupe successfully endured an entire rousing round of “Happy Birthday to You” sung by all her guests, before making her escape.<\/p>\n

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Before the conflagration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The conflagration begins!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Enduring the 14 alarm trial by fire!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cake and ice cream were served.\u00a0 Felix and Asher were first in line.\u00a0 More tacos and champagne for anyone that wanted them.\u00a0 Although hungry after her Peak 6530 adventure, Lupe had none of it, holding out for the grand prize.<\/p>\n

Everyone had brought wonderful presents for the birthday Dingo!\u00a0 Laying on the old couch, the Carolina Dog was practically buried in birthday loot, while all of her guests gathered around.<\/p>\n

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Amid quite a haul!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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L to R: Steve<\/strong>, Mush<\/strong>, Lanis<\/strong>, Lupe<\/strong>, Yvonne<\/strong> & Felix<\/strong>. Asher<\/strong> on the floor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Canine Carryouts<\/strong> from Mush<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Some of the presents from Lanis<\/strong> & Yvonne<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Darford Mega Pumpkin Bone<\/strong> from Lanis & Yvonne<\/strong>. This was a big hit during the next few days!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Weruva Grandma’s Chicken Soup<\/strong>, also from Lanis & Yvonne<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Presents<\/strong> from Steve<\/strong>, Felix & Asher<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula<\/strong>, also from Steve<\/strong>, Felix & Asher<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gifts<\/strong> from SPHP<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At 14, Lupe was rich, thanks to the generosity of all who loved her!\u00a0 SPHP wouldn’t have to buy the Carolina Dog another treat or toy for months on end.<\/p>\n

That may be, SPHP, but I know you’re holding out on me!\u00a0 Where is it?<\/em><\/p>\n

Felix did the honors, helping Lupe unwrap the final present.<\/p>\n

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2 T-bones<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Lupe waited not-so-patiently, SPHP slow-broiled one of Lupe’s two T-bone steaks for her.\u00a0 When it was ready, SPHP cut most of the steak into bite-sized chunks.\u00a0 The American Dingo made short work of them.\u00a0 Felix then got to present her with the actual T-bone itself, with plenty of delicious meat still clinging to it.<\/p>\n

Oh, it was fun!\u00a0 The party went on with everyone in good cheer, while a fire in the fireplace flickered merrily, and Lupe munched and gnawed happily away on her prize, a whole new year of adventures yet to come.<\/p>\n

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Lupe at 14<\/strong>, listening to everyone sing Happy Birthday<\/strong> during the trial by fire, 12-14-24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lupe’s Peak 6530 Scrollable GPS Track<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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11:14 AM, 41\u00baF, junction of Hwy 89 & USFS Road No. 794 – I can’t believe you set me up to fail on my birthday, SPHP!\u00a0 Why? I don’t know that Peak 6530 will be a fail, Loop, I’m just saying that this is a rugged part of the hills and failure is a possibility.\u00a0 … Continue reading Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 338 – Peak 6530 & Lupe’s 14th Birthday! (12-14-24)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":57724,"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":[6,47],"tags":[105,9,106,104,1729,1730,304],"class_list":["post-57728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-black-hills","category-dingo-tales","tag-american-dingo","tag-black-hills-expeditions","tag-carolina-dog","tag-lupe","tag-lupes-14th-birthday","tag-peak-6530","tag-south-dakota"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_6932-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\/57728","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=57728"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63510,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57728\/revisions\/63510"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/57724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=57728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=57728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=57728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}