Yes.PaliKona wrote:Is the homestretch as steep as it looks in this video?
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Longs Peak - What You Should Know
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Re: Longs Peak - What You Should Know
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It is... but it truely is, a none event.PaliKona wrote:Is the homestretch as steep as it looks in this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xcg0NXH0s8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Longs Peak - What You Should Know
It really isn't all that bad. I was a little worried about the Narrows and the Home Stretch going into it and found neither to be that bad at all. The only thing that gave it a little bit of a pucker factor was the little bit of ice on the route. Even so, it was far more fun than scary.
That said, I wouldn't want any part of the route past the keyhole in rain or if the ice was more prevalent. That would change the entire complexion of the climb in a big hurry.
That said, I wouldn't want any part of the route past the keyhole in rain or if the ice was more prevalent. That would change the entire complexion of the climb in a big hurry.
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That looks like climbing straight up the 2nd flatiron. 
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The worst spot of the whole route in terms of pucker factor/exposure was the part of the ledges where the 2 bars are (IMO).PaliKona wrote:That looks like climbing straight up the 2nd flatiron.
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Re: Longs Peak - What You Should Know
How about what you should know about food and water for the hike? Like what food did you bring to help sustain energy?
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Re: Longs Peak - What You Should Know
Wow, I knew the 14ers.com crew would bring some great ideas to the piece. I'll be editing and adding in some of the questions and comments here -- thanks again, I truly appreciate the feedback.
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