From the water tanks at the roadend, after first heading northwest for half a mile and crossing a small canyon, we took the obvious ridge straight to the top. Bill and I alternated leads along the way arriving at the summit in a little over two hours. Enjoying the views of Kelso Dunes and eating lunch, I noted that the register in a glass jar with a rusty lid dated back to 1976 and that the peak was frequented by John Vitz on numerous occasions. Foshay can probably be climbed from the Bighorn Mine with equal ease; the route from Foshay Pass was not recommended by Vitz. A third class obelisk to the west on the summit plateau challenged Bill Banks. We returned by a different ridge dropping almost directly to the cars. After a snack on leftovers, we headed home by following the Hidden Hill Road toward Granite Pass and Kelbaker Road; this leg of the road is not recommended for low clearance vehicles.
After the uncertainty and the changing leadership the planned exploratory managed to survive and turn into an excellent weekend in the desert. Foshay is a worthwhile peak to climb - I can probably name a dozen on the list that are less deserving of peak status. Many thanks to Bill Banks for assisting when called upon and to everyone whose patience and cooperation helped make the trip. The other desert rats on this trip not previously mentioned were: Art and Diana Chesterman, Hoda Shalaby, Ron Bartell, Christine Mitchell, Donna Werner, Cyril Weaver, John Rhodemhamel, Adrienne Knute, Carl Faber, Bob Sumner, Jim Conley, Duke Blakesly, Bruce and Terry Turner, Laura Schwartz, Jay Holshuh and Sue Leverton. Three dogs also participated in various activities.
