The San Francisco Peaks tower over Flagstaff to 12,666 feet. Mt. Humphreys is the high peak and it is one of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo. My grandson Osten Bluelake, age 9, is a member of the Navajo Nation. Thus, to hike Mt. Humphreys to the top and back would be quite a significant event for the family.
Here are pictures of the Peaks from REI and the grandkids school.
Here are a couple of stock photos of the San Francisco Peaks.
Three generations completed the 10 mile round trip, up and back,
daughter Lisa, grandson Osten, and grandpa Gene. Brian, Dianne, and granddaughter Shandiin hiked a portion of the mountain.
daughter Lisa, grandson Osten, and grandpa Gene. Brian, Dianne, and granddaughter Shandiin hiked a portion of the mountain.
The Bluelake family
Lots of lava rock to contend with.
Looking back.
The para-cord wrist bracelet worn by Gene days earlier on his Grand Canyon rim to rim hike, then up to the top of Mt. Humphreys was presented to Osten.
Osten gets out of the wind. It was really windy at the "saddle".
Coming down.
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