First Church of The Masochist: Mustache Mosey 2015

McCoy Mountain (4th Annual Mustache Mosey Day 2)

April 18th, 2015
McCoy Mountain (2,828')
[Pics] [GPS]

Yesterday's climb of Big Maria HP and the subsequent festivities had left us possibly a bit hung over and certainly low on sleep. Still, we had a plan and another peak in our sights so with the exception of a few friends with other plans most of us saddled up and headed west along the 10.

I picked McCoy Mountain pretty much at random looking at interesting ranges in the area that I haven't been up yet.

I couldn't find any beta on routes so I picked a few likely looking routes and figured we'd play it by ear.

Posted By: Matthew Hengst
0 Comments

FILED UNDER:

#Desert Peaks

#Desert Peaks Section

#McCoy Mountain

4th Annual Mustache Mosey - Big Maria DPS

April 17th, 2015

Big Maria Mountains High Point (3,381')
[Pics] [GPS]

The Mustache Mosey (aka The Premier Upper Lip Hair Based Desert Social Event Of The Season) has now become an annual tradition. Two days, two peaks, one big party, and the most ridiculous fake mustaches that can be managed.

The first took place in Death Valley climbing Manley and Needle and is still legendary for the number of popped tires.

The second went a bit smoother and we climbed Spirit & McCullough with a huge group.

The third year we did Vigin our near Mesquite in Nevada and attempted Bangs only to pop two tires on one of the vehicles on approach requiring a run into town before we could limp out.

For the fourth we wanted something within a 4 or 5 hour drive that preferably wouldn't cause too much tire damage. After much research Jack and I settled on Big Maria Mountains High Point and McCoy Mountain. The former is a Desert Peaks Section list part of the dwindling number I haven't done yet while the second was an unknown that just looked interesting.