ND7Y's W7O campout summary

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First, to Amy (AG7GP), thank you so much for all your efforts in making this event happen. It was an absolutely amazing weekend!

On Friday, I joined N7KOM, K7WXW, and W7MTB to hike Mt. Bailey (W7O/CS-004), my highest summit hiked yet (I have done W7O/CS-001 which is higher, but that is a near-drive-up). Thanks to those guys for encouraging me, and not leaving me (completely) behind :smiley: PS, I’m still waiting on those 5-star reviews to show up on my Uber profile…

Left-to-right, N7KOM, W7MTB, and K7WXW hiking a ridge just above the tree line on Mt. Bailey
Left-to-right, N7KOM, W7MTB, and K7WXW hiking a ridge just above the tree line on Mt. Bailey1920×1446 283 KB

K7WXW, N7KOM, W7MTB, and myself (ND7Y) chasing a flurry of 2m contacts from Mt. Bailey.
K7WXW, N7KOM, W7MTB, and myself (ND7Y) chasing a flurry of 2m contacts from Mt. Bailey.1920×1440 298 KB

Had to raise the SOTA flag! Diamond Lake and Mt. Thielsen (W7O/CS-002) in the background.
Had to raise the SOTA flag! Diamond Lake and Mt. Thielsen (W7O/CS-002) in the background.1920×1446 292 KB

An ussie before beginning our descent.
An ussie before beginning our descent.1920×1440 275 KB

Just off the summit, there is a small uphill before beginning the long descent into the forest. N7KOM, W7MTB, and K7WXW in the distance.
Just off the summit, there is a small uphill before beginning the long descent into the forest. N7KOM, W7MTB, and K7WXW in the distance.1920×2550 506 KB

On Saturday, N6ARA and W7MTB joined me for some more relaxed summits. Drive-up or near-drive-up. We did Cinnamon Butte (W7O/CS-055), Elephant Mountain (W7O/CS-080), Bunker Hill (W7O/CS-090) and Kelsay Mountain (W7O/CS-077).

Myself, N6ARA, and if you look real close, W7MTB is just visible in the background, on Cinnamon Butte

Drive-up summits offer some luxuries, chairs were very nice for operating :)
Drive-up summits offer some luxuries, chairs were very nice for operating :)1920×2560 754 KB

Sunday, I teamed up with K3GX and KL7QT to hike Mt. Scott first thing in the morning. This hike was an absolute dream after Mt. Bailey. just over 2 miles to the top, and only 1200 feet of gain. Fantastic views from the top, and a nice breeze. Mt. Scott then became my highest-hiked summit at 8953ft.

Looking NW from Mt. Scott
Looking NW from Mt. Scott1920×1440 303 KB

After Mt. Scott, I proceeded over to Hillman Peak. My only solo summit of the whole trip, and while short, also the trickiest ascent. The view from the tiny summit was absolutely fantastic!

Wonderful view of Crater Lake from the sharp summit of Hillman Peak.
Wonderful view of Crater Lake from the sharp summit of Hillman Peak.1920×586 131 KB

All-told, the W7O campout brought me 7 new summits, 42 activator points, 236 s2s points.

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Great photos and write up, Tyler! Thanks for sharing your shade and Saison at camp. And yes 5 stars on the uber!

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Oh did you make that Saison? Good stuff - thanks for sharing! If your travels ever find you in Washington DC, please look me up and I will share some of my homebrew (that goes for anyone reading this).

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It was so great to meet you! That Saison was LEGIT!!! I owe you a couple of growlers =)

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