14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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A hearty congratulations to Chad Richardson (Maverick6981) who finished the 14ers yesterday on Pikes Peak with a great crew! Chad loves Lord Of The Rings, so it was only appropriate that everyone dressed up as LOTR characters.

The whole crew:
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Presentation of the finisher medal:
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Getting doused in Champagne, plus christening the new Pikes Peak sign at the same time:
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

Post by JQDivide »

Congrats Chad!
It's been great hitting peaks with you over the years.
And was awesome to be there for your finisher.
It was a great weekend all around.
Hope the champagne washes out of your luxurious long blonde hair.

And a shout out to Bradley, who also finished on Saturday on Pikes.
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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Congrats Chad! Glad to see you remembered your belt for this one 😀.
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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Congrats Chad! Sorry that I couldn't join on the finisher, looks like it was a great time! Hope to see you at a Happy Hour soon.

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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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Congratulations! Tell me that caped dog hiked the mountain.
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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BillMiddlebrook wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:55 pm Congratulations! Tell me that caped dog hiked the mountain.
The caped dog got a ride to the summit along with the Champagne! He then proceeded to become the Mayor of Pikes.

Congratulations again Chad! Super fun day/weekend!
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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Congratulations, Chad! Great photos to go with a great accomplishment.
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Congrats Chad!
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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Congrats again! It was a fun filled day with great company. Cool to see the new summit house, and meet the new mayor of Pikes Peak. Oscar :lol:
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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Looks like someone is smoking a bowl to celebrate.....
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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

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d_baker wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:28 pm Looks like someone is smoking a bowl to celebrate.....
Believe it or not, that is actually a travel kazoo which, for much of the entire day, was used to re-create the Howard Shore soundtrack— to the detriment of all within earshot.

Any other climb and you might be spot on.

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Re: 14er finisher - Chad Richardson (Maverick6981)

Post by JGiffinPhotog »

Congrats buddy! =D> =D> =D>
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