Geminid Meteor Shower Backpacking on Three Ridges

December 13-14, 2007

Stein Kretsinger, Ted Corcoran, and Greg Scharer


1st Rest Break - very humid, layer management challenging


Visibility very limited


Views from 2900ft Three Ridges Overlook



Stein and Ted




Stein and Ted







Greg


Ted and Greg



Ted and Stein below Chimney Rock



Ted and Stein at Monolith


Chimney Rocks


Greg in front of Monolith



Ted and Stein climbing final 16 switchbacks




Three Ridges South Summit Overlook








Ted


Greg


Stein


View toward Chimney Rock



Making Camp



Pre-dawn Meteorite Watching


Morning Colors



1st Cup of the day



Camp scene



Sunrise




Stein and Ted at sunrise


Ted and Greg



Overlooking Wintergreen Valley



Abe Froman



Chef Ted


Mac'n Cheese, Peperoni, Oatmeal, and Granola - Delicious!


Breaking camp



Three Ridges Summit Overlook at 8:35 EST



Hanging Rock Overlook


Stein, Ted, and Greg


Stein


Climbing Bee Mountain


Ted pointing out his cabin


Mau-Har Trail Scenery



Back at the AT



Three Ridges Map