Mack S-to-N Loop (Spring Mts, W of Las Vegas NV)

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Harlan W. S. + Susan R.
July 29, 2007

Warning: the loop over to N Macks is a little creepy.

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GPS trace. The simple-looking topo map belies the complexity of this terrain.	Coming up the traditional S Macks ramp. View N.	Same ramp, view a bit west to the wall. It’s best to spread out across the ramp to reduce rockfall danger.
View ESE, top of ramp. We came up the bare ridge behind and right of Mark.	View NW, top of ramp, showing last “path” to summit.	On top of S Macks, view N. Our next goal is above Mark’s head.
Mummy in far distance, N and S Sister in front of Mummy.		Susan walks down a slick bedding plane.
N Macks is the sharp peak at R. One must go to west of the peak at left to avoid the cliff that separates the two.	Evaluating the possible shortcut (it sucks).	Heading N.
Butt shot. A 4^th class move just below N Macks.		Susan ponders Charleston Peak.
Heading N from N Macks.	Yep, there is still a big drop-off to E.	Finally, turning the corner E to good times.