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2/3/2012 3:15:55 PM
TR
TR
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On Sunday I decided to take a day hike up to the Marshal South Cabin. It was a beautiful day in Blair Valley, and a good day for a climb up Ghost Mountain.





I guess this is what happens to Century Plants whose time has come and gone.



Beaver tail amoung the rocks.



It is amazing the difference a few miles can make in plants.



I wouldn't want to fall into this.



After one false summit, I finally reached the cabin.











I know everybody comments on how ingenious his water catchment and containment system was, but I was just amazed that he carried those 55 gallon drums and that cement up that mountain.













And I have to admit, I didn't realize what this was at first.



But you have to admit that they had a great view from up there.



But I can imagine the after 16 years, Tanya had enough going up and down the mountain.
2/3/2012 3:22:07 PM
surfponto
surfponto
Posts 480
Great pictures. Looks like it was a great day. Nice that you had it to yourself Going to have to take another trip up there.


Bob

TR wrote:
On Sunday I decided to take a day hike up to the Marshal South Cabin. It was a beautiful day in Blair Valley, and a good day for a climb up Ghost Mountain.

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2/3/2012 7:13:49 PM
Buford
Buford
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I can't still can't believe they lived there. I haven't been up ghost mountain since I was a kid, brings back memories. Cool pics.
2/3/2012 7:25:21 PM
anutami
anutami
Posts 81
Awesome pics, it makes you a bit sad to see how deteriorated everything is. He worked so hard and nature has reclaimed it back.
2/6/2012 7:21:25 AM
dsefcik
dsefcik
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I always enjoy going up there, if you don't have the Marshal South book I would recommend buying it. It is full of great info about the South family. Were you able to get over to the east end and see the kiln?

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2/6/2012 8:02:38 AM
TR
TR
Posts 32
I was very careful to to be sure I saw everything, but I don't think I saw the kiln.
2/6/2012 9:06:59 AM
dsefcik
dsefcik
Posts 546
Now you need to go back....bring the map this time..you can visit the kiln and the can dump



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