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 plane at DIA or drive along I-25 this beauty is here to great you. This particular peak is the northern most 14er in the entire state and is one of the most popular peaks in the western United States.
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I started hiking at 2:00 a.m. The parking lot was nearly filled at this early hour and countless folks were already on the trail. Hiking in the dark for several hours with a headlamp and striking up conversation with total strangers was a real treat. Here's a pic. of the east face of Longs. Isn't this mountain tremendous? |
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I was the second individual to summit and just in time to catch the sun coming up. The views, colors, and contrasts were stunning. Look no hands!!! |
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The Wayward Bottle at 14,255 on a brisk and beautiful morning. |
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This formation is called the Keyhole and allows climber to cross Long's ridge quite easily. The left side of the Keyhole appears to have a face...can you see it? Look even closer and you will see a stone hut at the base of the Keyhole on the left side. That hut would be a life saver if you were ever caught in severe weather. |
All in all another fine day in the mountains.
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Tom Holman Sep 9, 2009 8:12am
Dude! Looks like fun! I have not done Longs, but its on my ticklist.
Watch your topknot Rob
Holster
Robert Jones Sep 13, 2009 3:05pm
Holster, I can not believe you found me. GREAT to hear your electronic voice!!!! Man, come out and climb with me. We will have a blast and it would be great to reconnect.