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Half Peak - 92/100 - Double the Challenge
After climbing the Jones Group from the Cataract Gulch Trailhead, we were well positioned to set out for Half Peak the next day. Half Peak is a Centennial Peak (Highest 100 in Colorado) located near the Continental Divide. I have looked forward to climbing this one ever since its steep cliffs caught my eye while hiking the CDT. To make for a more adventurous loop, we added on Quarter Peak, which proved to be a challenge with plenty of loose rock and some delicate scrambling to reach the top. With the dramatic north face of Half Peak in sight, we made a gradual traverse around the cliffs to reach an idyllic plateau between the two peaks. The steep gully climb up to the summit really got my attention and reminded me how long it had been since I'd done much scrambling. From the summit, we descended the standard south ridge, which was an entertaining meander along a narrow spine with cliffs on either side. We hit the CDT briefly before returning down the Cataract Lake Trail back our campsite. Another varied and rewarding day spent deep in the alpine ocean of the San Juans.
00:00 Approach
00:58 Climbing Quarter Peak
02:00 Quarter Peak Summit
02:35 Traverse to Half Peak
03:26 Climbing Half Peak
03:58 Half Peak Summit
04:22 Descent
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"Drowned in the Lights"
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From the album Magic Night
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Jones Mountain - 91/100 - A Classic 13er Ridge Traverse
มุมมอง 11021 วันที่ผ่านมา
When my accident and surgery derailed my summer, I was forced to give up a lot of things, including my goal of completing the Colorado Centennial Peaks (Highest 100) in the year of 2024. I knew that sustained scrambling and climbing were going to be off the table for the rest of the year. But after a couple months of recovery and rehab, it occurred to me that I might just be able to climb a cou...
Mount Princeton // Scouting Nolan's 14
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For my next Nolan's 14 scouting trip, I was eager to explore the rarely traveled route up and over Mount Princeton, one of Colorado's most prominent mountains. I was thankful to share this trip with good friends who live in the area. From the town of Alpine, we climbed the long southwest ridge and enjoyed the 3rd class scrambling and the unique position it offered. Our descent off the northeast...
Stormed off Mount Shavano // Scouting Nolan's 14
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My third scouting trip for Nolan's 14 was meant to be a big one. Starting from Blank's Cabin, I hoped to go from Shavano to Tabeguache, drop down to Browns Creek, climb Antero, and camp on the Colorado Trail before completing the loop. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans. Cold wind and low clouds were shrouding the summit, and I never got a glimpse of nearby Tabeguache. Even if I could s...
Missouri - Huron // Scouting Nolan's 14
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Colorado has a few 14ers that are easily paired up and connected, like Belford and Oxford or Grays and Torreys. Missouri and Huron, however, are separated by a deep drainage around Clohesy Lake. Nevertheless, the Nolan's 14 route links them with a dramatic line that connects the rarely-traveled West ridge of Missouri with the rugged and undeveloped East side of Huron. This is one of the more ch...
Columbia - Harvard Traverse // Scouting Nolan's 14
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Columbia - Harvard Traverse // Scouting Nolan's 14
A Look Ahead // Scouting Nolan's 14
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A Look Ahead // Scouting Nolan's 14
Crosstrek Basecamp // Camper Build Tour
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Crosstrek Basecamp // Camper Build Tour
Forward Progress // Skiing the Weminuche Wilderness
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Forward Progress // Skiing the Weminuche Wilderness
Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 4/4
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Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 4/4
Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 3/4
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Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 3/4
Torreys Peak // 14er Ski Descent (Tuning Fork)
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Torreys Peak // 14er Ski Descent (Tuning Fork)
Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 2/4
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Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 2/4
Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 1/4
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Colorado 14ers Ranked - Part 1/4
Mount Elbert // Winter 14er Ski Descent
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Mount Elbert // Winter 14er Ski Descent
Mount Massive // Winter 14er Ski Descent
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Mount Massive // Winter 14er Ski Descent
Skiing the Divide // Hagerman Pass
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Skiing the Divide // Hagerman Pass
Monumental Loop // Bikepacking New Mexico
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Monumental Loop // Bikepacking New Mexico
Stewart & Phoenix - 89 & 90/100 - A Wilderness High Route Linkup
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Stewart & Phoenix - 89 & 90/100 - A Wilderness High Route Linkup
CDT 22 - Ep.16 - End of the Line
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CDT 22 - Ep.16 - End of the Line
Off Trail in Olympic National Park // Andrew Skurka Adventures 2023
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Off Trail in Olympic National Park // Andrew Skurka Adventures 2023
CDT 22 - Ep.15 - Borderlands
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CDT 22 - Ep.15 - Borderlands
Lookout Peak // Heart of the San Juans
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Lookout Peak // Heart of the San Juans
Wind River High Route - CDT 22 - Ep.14
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Wind River High Route - CDT 22 - Ep.14
Pioneer Peak, Alaska
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Pioneer Peak, Alaska
Lynx Peak, Alaska
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Lynx Peak, Alaska
Wolverine Peak, Alaska
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Wolverine Peak, Alaska
Ptarmigan Peak, Alaska
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Ptarmigan Peak, Alaska
Denali from the Air
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Denali from the Air

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  • @billricheter5678
    @billricheter5678 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pretty much agree with your rankings. Nice job. Also Ellington ridge sucks. Avoid

  • @Miderguy_
    @Miderguy_ 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done. Mummy Madness is tough. Too tough for me. Lol. I only have Hagues left.

  • @skater10abq
    @skater10abq 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great video of my homeland. But, as a mtb'r, I still don't understand the big sunglasses and mustaches that are taking over the MTB culture??? Guess I'm old. LOL! the lower loop is killer too. You get to view the big crater! And you can camp on the rim. Keep rollin'!

  • @hainesftw90
    @hainesftw90 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did Longs yesterday for my 16th overall, 14th this year and have to agree. What a gem of a trail. Honestly can't wait to be back on it for different routes and different seasons.

  • @isiahleyshon7170
    @isiahleyshon7170 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I did the hike up to ypsilon a few weeks ago and it was awesome! The bike ride at the end seemed brutal. Good job!

  • @ruggedland
    @ruggedland 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome stuff. Self-powered Mummy Kill is no small feat. Congrats 🎉

  • @nathanbeech8720
    @nathanbeech8720 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow thanks for sharing your experience. I’m really wanting to move out to Colorado and attempt the things you are doing

  • @derrickmeyer6388
    @derrickmeyer6388 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great content. I have that same shirt. Love Wayfarer!

  • @RecycledSoul
    @RecycledSoul 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That Millhouse is like a living painting. 😮

  • @Jonkunneman
    @Jonkunneman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Let’s hit a 13er/14er sometime! I’ve done all the 14ers, the best thing in CO!

  • @samdickerson3925
    @samdickerson3925 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good to know you don’t have to be a good skier to backcountry ski

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      6" of dust on rocks will certainly level the playing field

    • @samdickerson3925
      @samdickerson3925 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AlpineAtlas touché

  • @lukedenezza2732
    @lukedenezza2732 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m a young aspiring 18 year old who’s trying to get all 58. I have 11 so far but they’re all pretty easy day hikes. Any tips on starting to learn how to really scramble and meet people who know how to scramble?

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good for you! For me, it was the Colorado Mountain Club. I took their Scrambling Course and gained experience there, and I made friends I still climb with today.

  • @TheCookieGlacier
    @TheCookieGlacier หลายเดือนก่อน

    A class 3 route up Princeton? I'll have to check it out! Do you have a GPX track that you could link, or any recommended sites that have decent information? Haven't done Princeton yet, but I do want to avoid the standard route (winter or summer).

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is a great way to get beyond the standard route, though longer and more committing. We followed the map and route description on slowlans.longmayyourange.com authored by Justin Simoni.

    • @TheCookieGlacier
      @TheCookieGlacier หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlpineAtlas thank you!

  • @josephwolfenberger2642
    @josephwolfenberger2642 หลายเดือนก่อน

    About how long did it take to ascend Huron from Clohesy?

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      About an hour I'd say

  • @retrodiscodude
    @retrodiscodude หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow very cool video man.... the view is amazing... your shoes and socks caught my attention.... what type of shoes are those ?..... and i think we wear the same type of socks but thought i'd ask... myself i usually wear the long very thin nylon dress socks you can buy at walmart , they're comfy as hell

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      @retrodiscodude thanks- I wear topo mtn racers and the socks are compression, not sure the brand

  • @ruggedland
    @ruggedland หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mother Nature calls the shot as always. I went up Tab via Jennings Creek TH earlier this summer and there seems to be a nice path from the west ridge of Tab down and up a beautiful basin to Cronin and Antero. Have a video with drone shot if you want to check it out

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing! Great footage!

  • @josephwolfenberger2642
    @josephwolfenberger2642 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing! Planning on camping at Clohesy and hiking east side of Huron in a few weeks.

  • @claytonconover8074
    @claytonconover8074 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would you recommend doing Uncopahgre as a day hike from the 2WD trailhead? Have done Pikes from the Crags trailhead which is similar mileage

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      @claytonconover8074 I was talking here about combining Unc with Wetterhorn from matterhorn creek trailhead, but going up Unc itself from the Nellie creek trail is a good option too. There is a description on 14ers.com

  • @cvaaccura8851
    @cvaaccura8851 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any snakes ? Or deer or oryx you seen on your trip ?

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      Negative! Just a few cows this time.

    • @cvaaccura8851
      @cvaaccura8851 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlpineAtlas wow awesome man I thought for sure you might’ve encountered some wild life but sweet man great video really awesome

  • @samrichardson2641
    @samrichardson2641 หลายเดือนก่อน

    made my first run through of all 14 in a summer back to back to back, couldn’t even dream of doing this line. My teacher Mr. Nolan at Manitou Springs Highschool unfortunately lost his legs on a 14er, I don’t think there’s any relation but I’m pretty sure it was on a sawatch range 14er as well… always scared the crap out of me. these mountains are absolutely insane to link up just as you said because of having to descend into a deep basin then re-ascending the next peak over and over and over. Goodluck man.

  • @davidmb-1979
    @davidmb-1979 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d watch 50 classic scree decents. The worst scree I’ve encountered is bross or castle. Good luck with your run at Nolan’s 14.

  • @claytonconover8074
    @claytonconover8074 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One heck of a goal!

  • @brianlund7862
    @brianlund7862 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Generous ranking of challenger 😂

  • @eugeneuhlianitsa9758
    @eugeneuhlianitsa9758 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brother keep killing it with these! We appreciate your content!

  • @averywilliamson1654
    @averywilliamson1654 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The decent on Princeton is very steep and sketch!

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know! I believe it

  • @baryakbikepacking
    @baryakbikepacking หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video.. New Followers

  • @bvshakedown2328
    @bvshakedown2328 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stoked to watch the adventures! Cheers from BV!

  • @wonyakomenuras1247
    @wonyakomenuras1247 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    would be rad if you made a video series documenting the journey from scouting through the actual trip. hope the shoulder keeps feeling better. i had an open latarjet and bankart repair on mine for chronic dislocations. feels more stable than my good one now

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the well wishes and yes, you got it! Stay tuned for the series.

  • @emimcelhinny9837
    @emimcelhinny9837 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information. Thank you

  • @higler.
    @higler. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Justin is the man! Excited to follow along as you tackle the Nolan's

  • @corpseplague
    @corpseplague 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sherman?

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In part 1! Check out the playlist on my channel

  • @davidmb-1979
    @davidmb-1979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t have the legs or the lungs for Nolan’s 14, but good luck to you. I’m sure it will be epic

  • @samwerner4292
    @samwerner4292 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great list! My only major disagreement is on Bross - the standard route is definitely F, but the S Gully (from kite lake) was a really pleasant easy snow climb that I'd recommend to anyone looking for an intro snow climb or a warmup hike! Probably B-C tier with that route

  • @alexl9701
    @alexl9701 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just as a subtle note, there are a good handful of 14ers that have long techincal rock climbing routes similar to the diamond

  • @mgoboski
    @mgoboski 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This channel is low-key awesome. Keep posting and it will grow!

  • @Qqqqql
    @Qqqqql 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s funny you mention how you didn’t catch any storms on Sherman because I got hit with one on the summit while doing my first 14er last weekend. When my hair started standing up I lost my shit lol thinking I was going to get struck, I probably wasn’t too far away from it. My head kept feeling zaps of static while I was ducked by a rock

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Qqqqql that's a close call! Weather can come in quicker than you'd think. Always best to be headed down by noon.

  • @Qqqqql
    @Qqqqql 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is Mt Sherman?

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Qqqqql it's in Part 1! Check out the playlist on my channel

    • @Qqqqql
      @Qqqqql 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlpineAtlas i did but I was just rushing through looking for Sherman in the subjects tabs and it wasn’t there, thank you

  • @calebmundle5948
    @calebmundle5948 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great list !

  • @usurpedliberty9096
    @usurpedliberty9096 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I mean you can shuttle downhill mtb on Antero so it’s like instant S tier honestly.

  • @Reed411
    @Reed411 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was awesome

  • @Hobgoublin
    @Hobgoublin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great list, longs is my first and only 14er, got sick doing it LOL.

  • @Turnoutburndown
    @Turnoutburndown 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg this is hilarious, I should do a tier list of rock climbing walls at Shelf Road

  • @RideAlongAdventures
    @RideAlongAdventures 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Kudos on the creative editing.

  • @mgoboski
    @mgoboski 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How dangerous is Pyramid? I have done about ten 14ers, including Longs Peak, and am in decent shape. I am just wondering if it is as terrifying as the Bells or Capitol.

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mgoboski it's less dangerous than those, not as loose. Routefinding is key - know where you want to be and look for cairns. I'd wear a helmet as the goats can kick down rocks. It's a good one, steep and scenic!

  • @brandongermer5241
    @brandongermer5241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a local, I have climbed this, and my friends of all climbed it several times. None of us have ever summitted via the ridge or from Bomber glacier side. We make a direct approach from upper read Lake and attain the diagonal crack that leads to the summit ridge. The Ridgewalk from bomber is treacherous as you found out. Also trying to attain it from the bomber glacier side, exposes you to a lot of exposure, and you have to cross the bergshrund. If you try it again, try it this way. Summitpost is wrong.

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Brandon! I really appreciate you sharing that info. Looking back at photos, I can definitely see that line. Nothing beats local expertise! I'd love the chance to get back up there soon.

  • @ravemind8433
    @ravemind8433 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great!

  • @uptheroots6248
    @uptheroots6248 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With Redcloud and Sunshine, a great way to make a loop is to traverse to Sundog from Sunshine. You get a bit of scrambling and a super aesthetic ridge walk!

  • @ruggedland
    @ruggedland 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great series. Will take me a couple more years to check them all off and then the fun really begins. Like you said, the 14ers are truly just a tip of the iceberg, an introduction to Colorado mountaineering. Hope you have a quick recovery after surgery and get back out there soon. Subbed

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and enjoy the ride!

  • @bh1935
    @bh1935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you do interviews

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not as yet

    • @bh1935
      @bh1935 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlpineAtlas whats your contact email?

  • @Jed_Pruett
    @Jed_Pruett 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would be cool to be able to see all the mountains as a single tier list. I enjoyed watching these as a slow going checklist guy. 12 of the 14ers down :)

    • @AlpineAtlas
      @AlpineAtlas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Jed_Pruett Thanks! Enjoy the ride! I do have a compilation of all the rankings as a Short

    • @Jed_Pruett
      @Jed_Pruett 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlpineAtlas Oh nice! And thanks for the reply. I think you've inspired me to Castle & Conundrum combo this summer. Dope channel.