JsinDeAZ says: I just started hiking 14ers last August. The only peak I've heard of a death on since was Long's. I would venture to say that because of it's popularity, coupled with it's difficulty, it's probably tops. It makes sense that the most fatal will be on the Front Range or I-70 corridor for sheer volume of visitors and lack of preparation. Only the one's in the know venture to the peaks off the beaten path. And, as recollection serves me, Long's is the only one above a class two that attracts a ton of people.
*As a disclaimer, and an Economics guy, having the most deaths does not mean the most fatal. That's a percentage game.
KansanClimber says: "bjohnson17" As I paged through the book at the store I noticed chapters with other climbers names. Does each chapter talk of working with different people or did I look at that incorrectly.
No, but it's not an absolute pattern. He often climbs with partners, so it would make sense that a lot of famous names would be flying around. He climbed Nanga Parbat with Vince Anderson, and The Soviet Direct with Mark Twight. He mentions (briefly) Tomaz Humar. But he also climbed K7 solo so he didn't talk about other climbers. it varies...
rickinco123 says: "BaronVonBergschrund" Anodized red gear is a sure sign that you are a n00b (excepting, of course, a #1 Camalot). My rack is full of red mamut wire gate biners. I will always look like a noob but that will be because of my climbing ability + fear of heights.
I'd be up to join in on some snowshoe excursions. With all the new snow, it will probably be quite the snowshoeing terrain out there. PM me if you'd like company.
Sure thing, Britt. Keep in mind that I'm still at a beginner-level for snowshoeing, so there may be some awkwardness. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to haul a 30 lb backpack as far as I did. I know I would have went a lot further if I was by myself or with someone more experienced, but we turned around because the guy I was with was having difficulties with cold feet and fatigue. I only met him at the trailhead, but I didn't feel right leaving him since he didn't have a lot of snow gear.
I'm going to be like Zach and not vote either as any of those days work for me. In fact, if people are going to all of those dates I'll be at all of them!
-Sam
I too am with you and Zach....which is why I just voted on this week. Why wait to meet and greet?
Thursday, Feb. 11th, 6:30pm at Phantom Canyon anyone?
Jim Davies says: You could try going to low-top gaiters like the OR Mountain Low's. These will keep the snow out of your boot-tops, and as long as your pants are waterproof and you don't gouge yourself with crampons or ice axe you'll probably be OK.
slopestyle says: For summer I'm usually in shorts, but I do have a couple pairs of cheapo nylon pants as well. For winter I use my marmot ski pants. They are almost identical to what the Helmet described for what he uses: internal gaitor, thin fleece liner, and even inseam vents with a mesh cover to keep the snow out. They also have some nice cargo pockets to keep things close. Some people might think they are a bit baggy but I'm kind of long legged so the extra room is nice. I don't usually wear any type of base layer under them and have not gotten cold after 3 years. Not sure if they still make them though...
Kevin Baker says: You're my hero if you can pull off this hike in a day, Kiefer! It's gonna be BRUTAL getting Huron from that drainage even if our track to the lake is still there. MO/Iowa in a day will by itself be a tough day. The snow in that drainage is horribly unconsolidated right now.
Patinator says: I also saw it Friday night at the Mayan. I was hoping that it would be half as good as Touching the Void and still be better than Cliffhanger. That is about where I would put it. The climbing shots were great and once they finally got to the climbing part, it was hard not to feel the intensity. I would reccommend it for anyone who likes climbing and is OK watching a mediocre movie. It is better than most Hollywood garbage.
slopestyle says: I'm not sure about off the Pikes Highway but I know people will sled down by the crags TH whenever I've been up there in winter. Have fun.
gurlyclimber says: Thanks! We did go up there at night. It was snowing and we ended up in the trees and not on the slopes. The snow was deeper where we were. We zigged when we should have zagged at mile marker 14. Couldn't see crap with the snow pounding us in the face. Ah well. Next time.
One ski quiver - report Rossignol S5 Jago/Marker Duke
seekanddestroy99 says: I ski the Garmont Endorphin day in and day out, from the terrain park to the BC to 14ers on Rossi S5 Barras, Rossi S7 Barras (both with Dukes) and on my park skis. I've only had a few issues with the canting and the buckles, but nothing that wasn't easily fixable with an allen wrench. Glad you like the S5 set up! I have been loving mine too for sure.
travis19877 says: "CO Native" "travis19877" I think the way the cairns are placed make winter climbing more difficult than it needs to be.
I think you're missing the point of winter climbing. So when you go to the gym do you tell people that the way the weights are on the bar is making working out more difficult than it needs to be?
Redleg Bruce says: "Juniper Jen" I did Pico de Orizaba and Iztaccihuatl spring 2008. I used Raineer Mountain Guides for Orizaba and a local guide for Izta. I would highly recomend them both. RMI was my first guided trip, all other international trips were with friends. Using them ended up being great because they knew how far to go, where to stay, where to rent vehicles etc... I ended up summitting without any problems and saw a lot of people on their own climbing too high or walking in from very low when they could have taken a truck etc... The local guide was inexpensive and provided a perfect schedule for success, however the language barrier made it seem like I was climbing alone while RMI was a really fun time.
That is my two cents. I'd be glad to give more info if you would like. Mexico City was quite fun too.
Good Luck, ~JEN~ What do you mean by climbing too high on Orizaba?
stlouishiker says: "BillMiddlebrook" I did some system "stress" testing today with 12 MEGAPIXEL photo uploads on a trip report and think we might be able to make this work NOW.
I just change the max upload size to 12 MEGAPIXELS, from 8mp on the TR Add and Edit pages. However, I also added a pop-up alert on the TR Add page that asks users to only upload 10 photos at a time if uploading photos greater than 8 megapixels. This will reduce the changes of page errors, time-outs and stress on the system when adding a report.
I hope this makes adding a TR easier...
Awesome, thanks for all the work you put in the site.
sivadselim says: "jaymz" I was reading another article about this incident, and apparently when his friends called for him in the hole, TGC responded by saying, "geez, guys... can't a man and his mountain have a little privacy?" And as they were driving away, they claim to have seen the mountain smoking a cigarette.
Bacchus says: "Koy" I've had the apex rock boots for a couple years now and love them. I'd say they are the perfect summer boot for climbing in Colorado. I've used them on just about everything from the Notch Couloir to the Exum Ridge on the Grand and they've performed great. A big thumbs up for a boot that can pretty much do-it-all. have you ever used them the the winter or spring; how warm do they keep your feet?
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