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Columbia - the last of the collegiate peaks

Oct 08, 2009 by DJ Turner | 2 Comments

This entry comes from Robert Jones: Well, I have completed my tour of the collegiate peaks and Columbia was the last one to put hands and feet on top. Here is a pic of the Wayward Bottle at 14,073 feet with Harvard (say it with the proper accent) in the background. The hike to the ... [More]

A Linebacker in the Sawatch

Sep 25, 2009 by DJ Turner | 0 Comments

This comes from Robert Jones: “You’ve come far pilgrim.” “What brings ya up so high?” “14ers, but I lost my count. No matter, weren’t many left to climb in the Sawatch.” “Wouldn’t know what month of the year it is would ... [More]

In Pursuit of Scholarship...Mt Harvard

Sep 09, 2009 by DJ Turner | 0 Comments

This post comes from Robert Jones: Well, I was feeling particularly academic and decided to get some further schooling on Mt. Harvard over the weekend. Mt. Harvard is part of the “Collegiate Peaks.”  Five of the southern peaks of the Sawatch Range carry the names of universities ... [More]

Ten Months Late on Longs Peak

Sep 01, 2009 by DJ Turner | 2 Comments

This comes from Robert Jones: I attempted to climb Long's Peak last October but the weather beat me to the top and I had to cancel. So last weekend I was finally able to get my schedule and the weather to cooperate for a solo run. Long's Peak is a monarch of the Front Range. When you step off a ... [More]

Wayward Bottle Discovered on Quandary Peak

Aug 27, 2009 by DJ Turner | 0 Comments

This entry comes from alumnus Dennis Hesselbarth (MDiv, '87): We climbed Quandary Peak, 14, 265' on August 13th. This time, the wayward bottle didn't escape discovery in the bowels of my pack. Not long after the summit photo snow squalls prompted a hasty retreat. In ... [More]

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