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Sugarloaf Peak with a Heavy Load

Posted on May 6, 2024September 24, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

I needed a big leg day to continue my prep for Denali, so I decided to do Sugarloaf Peak with a slower group but carry a heavy load.  Since I didn’t have any sand on hand, I threw a 50lb bag of water softener salt in an old backpack.  That, plus 2 liters of water…

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