Blast from the past

Blast from the past

My brother snapped this shot as I was grimacing my way up our chosen way up to the pass. My pack probably was close to 60 pounds and it was about 94 degrees out. 1976 pic.
Dean
on Jan 11, 2010 12:23 pm
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Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Jan 13, 2010 9:58 am - Voted 10/10

You must love...

the mountains more than I do. You won't catch me dead carrying 60 pounds in 94 degree temps. Never mind smiling on top of it all.
Great photo, Dean.

Dean

Dean - Jan 13, 2010 11:16 am - Hasn't voted

Re: You must love...

That was back in the day when days scheduled for vacation ruled. We started early enough but the heat of the day caught up with us due to the full exposure to the sun on this route. It really helped being young. Today I wouldn't think of even carrying a 60 lb pack in good weather.

imontop

imontop - Jan 13, 2010 6:48 pm - Voted 10/10

What a route!

That looks brutal! You were the man! Heck, you're still the man!

Dean

Dean - Jan 14, 2010 8:09 am - Hasn't voted

Re: What a route!

That route is now pretty tame since a well beat in use trail now exists. Thanks for your comments Eric, we need to get out and do something.

imontop

imontop - Jan 14, 2010 3:55 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: What a route!

Well, I'm heading out to Craner Peak Saturday with a guy from work. I know you've bagged that one,(there aren't many that you haven't!)but you're welcome to come. It would be awesome to meet you and climb a hill!

Dean

Dean - Jan 14, 2010 6:00 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: What a route!

Thanks for the invite but it wouldn't be the same for me without the rattlesnakes. If we don't get any snow, then I'd be up for Indian Peaks the following weekend.

imontop

imontop - Jan 14, 2010 10:11 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: What a route!

Mmmmm...snow or rattlers? Thats a tough one. I'm partial to fair weather hiking as well, and I love snakes! But it's supposed to be a good weekend out there, out of this yucky Wasatch Front gunk. I guess I'll have to wait for my day in the sun with the infamous Dean.

Dean

Dean - Jan 15, 2010 4:02 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: What a route!

What time are you heading out there? Maybe I could meet you someplace.

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