"Rocky Mountain High" (scrambles part deux)

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Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2006 - 11:32pm PT

Greg Cameron out for a day on the ridge:

Some Good Rock:

Laurent, Latchin' Down!
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2006 - 11:38pm PT
Just below the summit of "Kelso Ridge":

Shortly after topping out,
We wandered up the neighboring summit
Of Grays Peak:

We had a Nice Glissade down Gray's peak:
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2006 - 11:43pm PT

We took a last look back:

And headed for the beer cooler:
All good horses find their way back to the barn...
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 7, 2006 - 10:58am PT
Notchtop's South Ridge
Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park:
The Route Takes the Left Skyline

Sun Shade Line Here:

Full View of Rock Quality,
Left or West Side of the Arete:
The Harder Variations Are on the Right Side.


can't say

Social climber
Pasadena CA
Jun 7, 2006 - 11:13am PT

this is in the German Alps, on a 5.9 route about 5 pitches up, look what someone back in 1921 bolted to the wall, a dang bike. Those whacky Bavarians. My first climbing shoes, In the old Galibier Super Guides
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 7, 2006 - 12:15pm PT
Nice!
Cool Interlude.
Never seen any bikes bolted to the wall anywhere in the rockies.
I used to wear super guides in the high sierra; rock, ice, whutever.

Back to Notchtop's South Ridge.

The Bottom,
Mid 5th Class:

Mid Section,
Some 5.9 Hand and Lieback Variations,
Out the right side of the Arete:

Right at the Top,
High quality interesting moves,
The headwall, some say is 5.10:
F10 Climber F11 Drinker

Trad climber
e350
Jun 7, 2006 - 12:30pm PT
I remember climbing with a pair of Super Guides long ago and those boots could stand on dimes for ever. Almost made it feel like aid.
Cool pics
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 01:52am PT
Thanks for the comments Fellas.
My heart is out to the Gals of the Infinite Spur...

Here is Petit Grepon in Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park:










Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 10:46am PT
Well TradHog,
Thanks all kindly like for the compliments.
As my name is "Roy", that goes a ways to fit the bill too...

When out your way, I'm definitely a "Hope-er"
In Cyberspace I'm a "Poseur".

In Colorado, on the Western side of the Rockies(as in the "Western Slope"), folks are often called "Slopers".

On the Eastern side, or the "Front Range" (Boulder in particular), we would be called "Dopers".

'Nuff Said.
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 06:34pm PT
Havin' a Sit On Molas Pass,
Just South of Silverton and North of Durango.
Springboard for the San Juans:

The San Juans are loaded with a huge array of rubble strewn peaks and lots of remote wilderness; some good rock can be found, but it is typically shattered...
Euroford

Trad climber
Chicago, IL
Jun 8, 2006 - 06:41pm PT
ahhhh, le petit grepon, four more weeks until i take try #3 at her.

third times the charm eh?

Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 06:43pm PT

Time for a Train Ride to Chicago Basin:

You Can Take a Train from Durango,
Loaded with your packs and gear,
To get into a good position for a 6 mile approach:

This is the point of departure from the train,
First crossing the Animas River:
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 06:49pm PT

Up in the high basin,
Looking at Eolus and North Eolus:

A 2nd Class Ramble Up Windom Peak:

From Windom's Summit,
Left to Right, Arrow, Vestal, and Trinity Peaks:
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 06:54pm PT
We topped out pretty Early, 7AM.
This is the view to the East,
From Windom's Summit:

Climbing Fourteeners via semi-technical routes is a gas!
F10 Climber F11 Drinker

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e350
Jun 8, 2006 - 11:48pm PT
Looks awesome, keep it coming
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2006 - 11:58pm PT
Thanks, Will do.

'Heading into the Sangre de Cristo Range Tomorrow...
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2006 - 12:19am PT
Yes, Wham!

Me too...
Ropes, Racks, Packs on Yer Backs.
Giddy Up.
Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2006 - 12:35am PT
Mountain Goats in Chicago Basin:
The little ones make the cutest noises,
While mom bleats "ya, ya, I'm like 10 feet away, so chill out punky hoofer..."

Tarbuster

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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2006 - 12:53am PT
pyro

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Ventura
Jun 9, 2006 - 01:24am PT
I've been on the ole' silver
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