I spent this past weekend in Mancos, CO at my friend Kristi's house. She invited me to climbHesperus Peak with her and her Uncle Dave.
Hesperus is otherwise known as Dibenitsaa, the northern peak of the 4 Navajo sacred mountains. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but I found this description online:
Mount Hesperus
The name comes from the Greek word for the evening star. The Navajo call it Dibenitsaa which translates as Big Mountain Sheep. Dibenitsaa lies in the northern quadrant of their mandala, fastened to earth with a rainbow, covered with a blanket of darkness, decorated with obsidian and black beads, black vapours and different plants and animals. Upon the peak is an obsidian basket holding two blackbird eggs covered with sacred buckskin. These birds will provide black feathers. Lightning was sent to guard the doorway of Jet Boy/Pollen Boy and Grasshopper Girl in the north.
Although we didn't find a basket filled with eggs on the peak (maybe we didn't know where to look for it), it was a great first climb. I was thankful to have two experienced guides... and no lightening!
Plans are already in the works with Kristi for more more mountain summits :o)
3 comments:
Holy Sh!t! Congrats on your tri! (Had to hear it from Patricia, though, huh?) That's awesome, babe - you're inspiring!
You are so awesome! love, G & the circus
SO great to meet you guys!! I can't wait to join you all on a future adventure - for now I'm reveling in my Just Move It! triumph (and t-shirt).
Hope you had a great 4th of July with P&R in Silverton!
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