Sunlight Spire Poll

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Would it be nice to have Sunlight Spire be considered a 14'er?

Yes! It would be nice if one of the 14'ers required technical climbing, and make completion of the 14ers more meaningful!
89
23%
Yes, because if some list include North Maroon and El Diente, Sunlight should be included.
56
15%
No, because it would make climbing the 14'ers too hard for most people.
23
6%
No, because the 300 feet rule should be set in stone, and eliminates other peaks such as North Maroon and El Diente as well.
94
24%
I really don't care either way.
124
32%
 
Total votes: 386
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Hmmm...depending on conditions, it might be easier to climb in the winter. Assuming you can get there.
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Strider29 wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:15 am Hmmm...depending on conditions, it might be easier to climb in the winter. Assuming you can get there.
I'm quite curious, how would it be an easier climb in winter? Every 14er is more difficult in winter.
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Salient wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:26 pm
Strider29 wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:15 am Hmmm...depending on conditions, it might be easier to climb in the winter. Assuming you can get there.
I'm quite curious, how would it be an easier climb in winter? Every 14er is more difficult in winter.
If the snow piles up the right way, it might turn into a steep snow climb rather than a vertical rock climb. Not likely, but maybe.
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^ "If the snow piles up the right way, it might turn into a steep snow climb rather than a vertical rock climb. Not likely, but maybe."

Sounds like a good challenge for Igloo Lou !
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