Congrats to Mike Rodenak-CO Ranked 13er Finisher!

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Congrats to Mike Rodenak-CO Ranked 13er Finisher!

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Congratulations to my friend Michael Rodenak who today completed Colorado's 584 ranked 13ers on Star Peak in the Elks! He may be the first 13er completer to ski off the true summit of the final one! It was a beautiful day in the Elks as 10 were on hand to be there for Mike. It was great sharing some challenging 13er adventures with you over the years with Mike. I think my most memorable day was the wet lichen day on The Heisshorn!

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Way to go, Mike! That is a fantastic achievement. What will you do for an encore? Twelves?
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Congratulations, Mike! =D>

All the best in your next endeavors!
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That’s awesome! You’re on my short list of heroes!
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congrats mike!
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Well done Mike!
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Big congrats! That's an amazing accomplishment
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Kevin Baker wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 8:49 pm I think my most memorable day was the wet lichen day on The Heisshorn!
Congrats Mike! (You haven't lived until you've navigated a soggy lichen covered boulder field)
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Woohoo! That's a lot of peaks! Way to finish in style! =D> =D> =D>
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Absolutely was a perfect day today and was great to share this final peak with you. Such a fun crew! Congrats again
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Wow, impressive determination and drive to complete that list. Big congrats! I guess it's time to hang it up, huh? :-D
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