Bush Mountain 2012

I decided to "light up" Bush Mountain (W5T/GU-002 in the 'Summits on the Air' catalog), over the President's Day holiday (February 19, 2012). I didn't make a lot of contacts (probably owing to the ARRL International DX/CW Contest), but had an enjoyable time. I camped at Pine Top camp site, and hiked to Bush Mountain to put it on the air.

at the parking lot

Packed and ready to begin the hike


clouds over the route

Low clouds at the Pine Springs Trailhead


Do I really want to know?


you gotta be kidding!

No.


snow on slopes of guadalupe peak

clouds and light snow on slopes of Guadalupe Peak


bush mountain from the bush mountain trail. bartlett on the left

Bush Mountain from the Bush Mountain Trail


dog canyon from the bush mountain trail

Dog Canyon from the Bush Mountain Trail


w5ese shack

W5T/GU-002 is QRV


mast supporting inverted L

Fiberglass mast supporting the Inverted L


hunter peak (w5/gu-004) from bush mountain

Hunter Peak (W5T/GU-004) from summit of Bush Mountain


guadalupe peak (w5/gu-001) from bush mountain (w5/gu-002)

Guadalupe Peak from summit of Bush Mountain


cornudas range as seen from bush mountain

Cornudas Range