Another amazing Elk Range ascent. This day sort of had it all: an idyllic forest stroll, lots of animal life, a steep switchbacking approach, snow hiking, a talus field, a loose and steep scree ascent (ick), rain and graupel, and airy, fun class 3 and 4 pitches to an amazing panorama at the top. For all the Elk Range 14er climbs on this channel: studio.th-cam.com/users/playlistPL_-D3-4b6xbrFH9e_shwmBeBI4DDn-OTb/videos. Happy trails and precipitous rocky pitches! -CT
Really enjoying your vids. You do get pretty late starts. Ever had storm issues? Your detail and descriptions are so good. I can’t climb now and am living these thru your vids. Thanks a lot.
That makes me feel great to think you can achieve a level of living these places through these videos, so thank you. I usually try to start out in the morning as early as I can without having to do too much hiking in the dark. I tend to make pretty good time, so usually avoid the early afternoon thunderstorms, plus I monitor the forecasts. I've only had to turn back once due to the confluence of storms and a too-late start, which was when I was on Princeton maybe 8 years ago when we were at ~13,000 feet and saw lightning near the summit and turned back, and got drenched in the ensuing rain.
@@CentennialTreks thanks. I have climbed about 35 of the 14ers but have had back issues so can’t get out, also I have gotten quite a bit older. Maybe one day. Also never did bells or pyramid. They look tough. I think you do a good job monitoring the weather. It was usually my biggest concern. That lightening is crazy. Anyway will watch a.l your stuff. It really helps living thru you since I can’t get out now. You never know how what you do means so much to someone else. Again, thanks!.
The Maroon Peaks and Pyramid are indeed difficult mountains. The overall Elk Range, to me, has the hardest 14ers, at least so far. The San Juans and Sangre de Cristos have a few I haven't gotten to just yet. Anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy these. Undoubtedly they will show some of the places you've been to before. Knowing these can inspire people helps me keep at it.
Yeah I could imagine how it looks that way. It definitely had its irritating aspects, and was one of the most challenging and treacherous mtns I have climbed so far. I believe I have now managed to make it up 44 of the 14ers so far. Thanks for watching this!
Another amazing Elk Range ascent. This day sort of had it all: an idyllic forest stroll, lots of animal life, a steep switchbacking approach, snow hiking, a talus field, a loose and steep scree ascent (ick), rain and graupel, and airy, fun class 3 and 4 pitches to an amazing panorama at the top. For all the Elk Range 14er climbs on this channel: studio.th-cam.com/users/playlistPL_-D3-4b6xbrFH9e_shwmBeBI4DDn-OTb/videos. Happy trails and precipitous rocky pitches! -CT
Gotta love how much detail of the trail is put in your vids, thanks!
Thanks for saying so! I definitely strive for that balance between thoroughness and non-triviality.
good job buddy
Really enjoying your vids. You do get pretty late starts. Ever had storm issues? Your detail and descriptions are so good. I can’t climb now and am living these thru your vids. Thanks a lot.
That makes me feel great to think you can achieve a level of living these places through these videos, so thank you. I usually try to start out in the morning as early as I can without having to do too much hiking in the dark. I tend to make pretty good time, so usually avoid the early afternoon thunderstorms, plus I monitor the forecasts. I've only had to turn back once due to the confluence of storms and a too-late start, which was when I was on Princeton maybe 8 years ago when we were at ~13,000 feet and saw lightning near the summit and turned back, and got drenched in the ensuing rain.
@@CentennialTreks thanks. I have climbed about 35 of the 14ers but have had back issues so can’t get out, also I have gotten quite a bit older. Maybe one day. Also never did bells or pyramid. They look tough. I think you do a good job monitoring the weather. It was usually my biggest concern. That lightening is crazy. Anyway will watch a.l your stuff. It really helps living thru you since I can’t get out now. You never know how what you do means so much to someone else. Again, thanks!.
The Maroon Peaks and Pyramid are indeed difficult mountains. The overall Elk Range, to me, has the hardest 14ers, at least so far. The San Juans and Sangre de Cristos have a few I haven't gotten to just yet. Anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy these. Undoubtedly they will show some of the places you've been to before. Knowing these can inspire people helps me keep at it.
This one looks absolutely miserable. Congrats and thanks for sharing. How many is that for you?
Yeah I could imagine how it looks that way. It definitely had its irritating aspects, and was one of the most challenging and treacherous mtns I have climbed so far. I believe I have now managed to make it up 44 of the 14ers so far. Thanks for watching this!