Fri, Aug 12 2011 - Mount Yonah Perseid Meteor Shower backpacking (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Tony C, Matthew Borland Participants: Tony C, Lorri, CB Genrich, Jason O, Gal, Katrina C, Gloria, Kevin, tim frey, Matthew Borland, Rachel L, Rachel

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Write Up:
We had the summit of Yonah all to ourselves for an enjoyable overnight trip.  The full moon was beautiful and we had a very enthusiastic group, some of which were brand new to backpacking and most were making their first trip to Yonah.  

The full moon combined with the summer haze prevented us from seeing much of the Perseid meteor shower but did spot the International Space Station flying over.  It was very bright and just confirmed from this site that it was indeed the ISS.  

We also were visited by some deer at our campsite in the early morning hours. But a fun trip and hope to do it again this fall.

 
 

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