Good page. Looks interesting. Perhaps mention something more about the Bristlecones other than "don't burn them". Since they are the oldest trees in the world, and it might be interesting infromation to put on the page.
Yes, possessive. No, apostrophe. The USGS standard/policy is to not include apostrophes for possessive names to avoid confusion and ambiguity (especially on their maps where an apostrophe mark might be mistaken for or hide another map feature). In this case, even though the name is unofficial and does not appear on the map, if it ever did in the future it would appear as Macks Peak. One might as well apply the USGS convention now. There have been very few exceptions granted over the years (maybe half-a-dozen).
Aah, I understand now. I changed the name of the peak (removed the apostrophe), but to save myself a lot of extra work, I'll likely leave it as it is in the narrative and on photo descriptions, etc. Thanks for the info.
Just wanted to say it's actually just over 1800 feet elevation gain! Not the 1200 you said or 1177 that Branch Whitney says in his book. The elevation at the trailhead at the end of Macks Canyon road is 8216 Feet (verifies with my GPS), and Macks Peak is 10,033. I just hiked it this last weekend and added a lot of pictures.
Scott - Apr 5, 2005 2:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page. Looks interesting. Perhaps mention something more about the Bristlecones other than "don't burn them". Since they are the oldest trees in the world, and it might be interesting infromation to put on the page.
Dean - Apr 5, 2005 4:35 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentLooks like another fun one to escape from the Las Vegas scene. All these good ones so close to the neon city. Nice write up.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Apr 5, 2005 6:51 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother nice page! Have a good one!
-Britt
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 10:16 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Britt.
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 10:16 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks. I know the photos are lacking - I just put up another one, though.
Klenke - Apr 5, 2005 9:43 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNot bad.
You should remove the apostrophe in the name.
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 10:15 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Paul. I was/am under the impression that Mack's Peak (and Canyon) is possessive.
Klenke - Apr 6, 2005 4:40 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYes, possessive. No, apostrophe. The USGS standard/policy is to not include apostrophes for possessive names to avoid confusion and ambiguity (especially on their maps where an apostrophe mark might be mistaken for or hide another map feature). In this case, even though the name is unofficial and does not appear on the map, if it ever did in the future it would appear as Macks Peak. One might as well apply the USGS convention now. There have been very few exceptions granted over the years (maybe half-a-dozen).
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 5:36 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentAah, I understand now. I changed the name of the peak (removed the apostrophe), but to save myself a lot of extra work, I'll likely leave it as it is in the narrative and on photo descriptions, etc. Thanks for the info.
Gangolf Haub - Apr 6, 2005 4:42 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother good one. It seem that getting there is quite a challenge (from the length of your section :-))
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 10:12 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for your vote.
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 10:13 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks.
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 11:27 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you.
cp0915 - Apr 6, 2005 11:27 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks.
cp0915 - Apr 7, 2005 9:34 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote.
cp0915 - Apr 7, 2005 9:34 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote, Joseph.
cp0915 - Apr 8, 2005 9:47 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for your vote.
cp0915 - Nov 15, 2005 9:45 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentWell thanks, Susan.
SusanM - Nov 15, 2005 9:47 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYou're welcome. I'm revisiting this Saturday.
redsplashman23 - Aug 22, 2006 11:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Elevation GainJust wanted to say it's actually just over 1800 feet elevation gain! Not the 1200 you said or 1177 that Branch Whitney says in his book. The elevation at the trailhead at the end of Macks Canyon road is 8216 Feet (verifies with my GPS), and Macks Peak is 10,033. I just hiked it this last weekend and added a lot of pictures.