This is my first state highpoint. What a beautiful day it was...clear skies, little wind, around 70 degrees at the trailhead, and 50's at the summit. A little hazy though, could barely see Sierra Blanca. I also forgot the sunscreen, so I got nice and toasted. Did the hike with my girlfriend, 7 hr. roundtrip.
bigbendbetty - Mar 28, 2007 4:10 am Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2007
GP trail
Too snowy to easily climb El Capitan. When I reached the summit I saw some guy trying to steal the top off the monument
metasyn11 - Mar 23, 2007 4:55 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2006
Beautiful day up the Guadalupe Peak Trail
Climbed this peak during my cross-country road trip from Boston to San Francisco in November 2006. It was a fantastic day, and the summit was quite crowded (20+ people during my time up there). Will definitely revisit the Guadalupe Mts next time I'm passing through.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Feb 14, 2002
HP #39
Happy Valentines day dear friend...
It was an awesome experience...
Nice camping at the base...
We could see the millions stars...
Hey Eric; don't forget that I beat you (a first) on the way down... I will always remember our Las vegas trip afterwards...
It is too complicated!!!!!
Koonsy - Mar 12, 2007 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2007
A 10 for sure
Highligh of my spring break for sure, hiked up to catch the sunset from the summit and wow is all I can say about that. Great hike, steep start with a great finish.
Matt and I got to the ranger station at 1:00 just after it had started to snow. The rangers pleaded with us not to go up in such "treacherous" conditions. They can be so cute sometimes. The hike was awesome. Poor visibility, but the trail was easy to follow even with the blanket of snow. Hiking in the desert snow is truly a delight. We got back to the car at 5:00. The rangers had left early.
tacoturner - Feb 20, 2007 4:47 pm Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2006
scouting vertical rock routes
Took jeep over old Butterfield Stagecoach trail, hiked bone canyon to base of wall connecting Cap and Guadalupe to photograph possible technical rock routes. Hope to return next spring for successful western face summit.
LC - Jan 12, 2007 4:06 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2006
Perfect day
One of the best days ever. Went down to Carlsbad Caverns and did some hiking in the caves. Afterwards, hiked up Guadalupe peak and enjoyed the view.
jazamoo - Jan 6, 2007 9:53 am Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2006
windy wonderful
I stand at the highpoint of my birth state (which I haven't visited since birth), reveling at the beauty surrounding me. It's great to be alive!
Alpinist - Dec 29, 2006 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2006
Guadalupe Peak Trail
Beautiful clear day, but very windy. This is my 18th state highpoint.
Element - Dec 19, 2006 4:15 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2006
Texas Highpoint
Awesome and rugged country! It is hard to believe that it exists in Texas. We arrived late in the evening and had plans to camp in the backcountry, but large dark clouds kept us in the campground.It rained most of the night. The next morning we headed out early and were the first that day to be on top of Texas. Not too windy with clear skies.Fantastic views! It was a fun hike with some mild exposure in areas.
Reached summit not long before sunset with four friends. On the dark descent, we were watched for a time by some type of cat just off the trail, which we finally scared off. Most likely a bobcat, though one of my buddies is still convinced it was a mountain lion.
JeffL - Oct 22, 2006 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2006
First State Highpoint, First Summit with My Boys
This was the first state highpoint for me and my boys Kale - 13 and Colin - 7. They were real troopers. An incredible view. What a great experience to accomplish this with my sons. The first of many summits for us. We took the standard route, 7 hours round trip. Take plenty of water.
flamethewolf - Oct 22, 2006 4:25 am Date Climbed: Nov 24, 2004
What a trip
Climbed it on the back end of the loop, hitting Bush, Bartlett, Schumard, and then Guadalupe... makes for a long and fun day
Dangers Pop - Sep 28, 2006 5:12 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2005
Guadalupe Peak Trail
This was my 2X up this peak. This time I hiked up with Ian. It was a great day with wonderful views in all directions. No wind.
osatrik - Aug 16, 2006 5:45 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 1990
Highpointer climb in 1990
In 1990 the Highpointers Club annual climb was here, with a convention in El Paso. Having read of the legendary Jack Longacre in the Boeing BOEALPS history and joined his mailing list a year or two earlier, I was eager to meet him. My daughter and I participated in the convention and the climb. This was number 37 of my 49 state high points, and number 36 for Vanessa.
blephoto - Jun 24, 2006 3:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2006
Guadalupe Peak via trailhead at Pines Springs
Started at sunrise to avoid the heat. First 1,000 feet of the climb in the sun. Beautiful morning. I saw no one else on the way to the summit. I know my camera backpack got heavy before getting there. Beautiful spot. I will return.
ryan_tx - Apr 5, 2007 7:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2007
First state highpoint!This is my first state highpoint. What a beautiful day it was...clear skies, little wind, around 70 degrees at the trailhead, and 50's at the summit. A little hazy though, could barely see Sierra Blanca. I also forgot the sunscreen, so I got nice and toasted. Did the hike with my girlfriend, 7 hr. roundtrip.
bigbendbetty - Mar 28, 2007 4:10 am Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2007
GP trailToo snowy to easily climb El Capitan. When I reached the summit I saw some guy trying to steal the top off the monument
metasyn11 - Mar 23, 2007 4:55 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2006
Beautiful day up the Guadalupe Peak TrailClimbed this peak during my cross-country road trip from Boston to San Francisco in November 2006. It was a fantastic day, and the summit was quite crowded (20+ people during my time up there). Will definitely revisit the Guadalupe Mts next time I'm passing through.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Feb 14, 2002
HP #39Happy Valentines day dear friend...
It was an awesome experience...
Nice camping at the base...
We could see the millions stars...
Hey Eric; don't forget that I beat you (a first) on the way down... I will always remember our Las vegas trip afterwards...
It is too complicated!!!!!
Koonsy - Mar 12, 2007 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2007
A 10 for sureHighligh of my spring break for sure, hiked up to catch the sunset from the summit and wow is all I can say about that. Great hike, steep start with a great finish.
lizrdboy - Feb 28, 2007 3:00 am
Snow StormMatt and I got to the ranger station at 1:00 just after it had started to snow. The rangers pleaded with us not to go up in such "treacherous" conditions. They can be so cute sometimes. The hike was awesome. Poor visibility, but the trail was easy to follow even with the blanket of snow. Hiking in the desert snow is truly a delight. We got back to the car at 5:00. The rangers had left early.
tacoturner - Feb 20, 2007 4:47 pm Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2006
scouting vertical rock routesTook jeep over old Butterfield Stagecoach trail, hiked bone canyon to base of wall connecting Cap and Guadalupe to photograph possible technical rock routes. Hope to return next spring for successful western face summit.
BigPsycheDadee - Feb 17, 2007 8:17 pm
Standard Route - WindyClimbed up the main trail and crossed over to El Capitan. Made for a long but fun day. Extremly windy (that was part of the fun).
westtex - Jan 18, 2007 9:06 pm
Highest point in TXNot too hot in early May, well worth the trip
LC - Jan 12, 2007 4:06 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2006
Perfect dayOne of the best days ever. Went down to Carlsbad Caverns and did some hiking in the caves. Afterwards, hiked up Guadalupe peak and enjoyed the view.
jazamoo - Jan 6, 2007 9:53 am Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2006
windy wonderfulI stand at the highpoint of my birth state (which I haven't visited since birth), reveling at the beauty surrounding me. It's great to be alive!
Alpinist - Dec 29, 2006 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2006
Guadalupe Peak TrailBeautiful clear day, but very windy. This is my 18th state highpoint.
Element - Dec 19, 2006 4:15 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2006
Texas HighpointAwesome and rugged country! It is hard to believe that it exists in Texas. We arrived late in the evening and had plans to camp in the backcountry, but large dark clouds kept us in the campground.It rained most of the night. The next morning we headed out early and were the first that day to be on top of Texas. Not too windy with clear skies.Fantastic views! It was a fun hike with some mild exposure in areas.
Vagabond Manifesto - Oct 23, 2006 10:05 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2005
Mysterious felineReached summit not long before sunset with four friends. On the dark descent, we were watched for a time by some type of cat just off the trail, which we finally scared off. Most likely a bobcat, though one of my buddies is still convinced it was a mountain lion.
JeffL - Oct 22, 2006 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2006
First State Highpoint, First Summit with My BoysThis was the first state highpoint for me and my boys Kale - 13 and Colin - 7. They were real troopers. An incredible view. What a great experience to accomplish this with my sons. The first of many summits for us. We took the standard route, 7 hours round trip. Take plenty of water.
flamethewolf - Oct 22, 2006 4:25 am Date Climbed: Nov 24, 2004
What a tripClimbed it on the back end of the loop, hitting Bush, Bartlett, Schumard, and then Guadalupe... makes for a long and fun day
Dangers Pop - Sep 28, 2006 5:12 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2005
Guadalupe Peak TrailThis was my 2X up this peak. This time I hiked up with Ian. It was a great day with wonderful views in all directions. No wind.
osatrik - Aug 16, 2006 5:45 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 1990
Highpointer climb in 1990In 1990 the Highpointers Club annual climb was here, with a convention in El Paso. Having read of the legendary Jack Longacre in the Boeing BOEALPS history and joined his mailing list a year or two earlier, I was eager to meet him. My daughter and I participated in the convention and the climb. This was number 37 of my 49 state high points, and number 36 for Vanessa.
markhyams - Jul 8, 2006 10:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2006
GP TrailThat thing on the summit is very strange.
blephoto - Jun 24, 2006 3:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2006
Guadalupe Peak via trailhead at Pines SpringsStarted at sunrise to avoid the heat. First 1,000 feet of the climb in the sun. Beautiful morning. I saw no one else on the way to the summit. I know my camera backpack got heavy before getting there. Beautiful spot. I will return.