Longs Peak Climber's Log

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Cowtipper

Cowtipper - Aug 1, 2011 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011

Still Unforgettable!  Sucess!

My second, and probably last, trip to the summit. Weather was perfect, and I was able to spend some time at the top, which I couldn't last time. Altogether, the trip took 2-1/2 hours longer than it did in 2002. A very long, gruelling day, but what a payoff!

strudolyubov

strudolyubov - Jul 31, 2011 4:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011

Keyhole Ridge  Sucess!

Technical climb of the Keyhole Ridge to the summit of Longs. Down via standard route. Fun alpine ridge climb, beautiful weather, magnificent views from the ridge.

hightinerary

hightinerary - Jul 29, 2011 5:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1999

Keyhole Route  Sucess!

I climbed it once, in the summer of 1999. It was fun - I would like to return some day.

blueshade

blueshade - Jul 19, 2011 2:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2011

Longs Peak - Keyhole  Sucess!

Longs Peak via the Keyhole. Cruised up to the Keyhole in about 2.5, a little slower going after that avoiding a little snow and since it was my first 14er of the year. Mostly easy Class 3 above the Keyhole, will be easier once it dries out more. Car to car in a little over 8 hours, including an hour on top. Mellow, pretty boring hike below the Keyhole.

grabbs146

grabbs146 - Jul 18, 2011 6:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2011

keyhole  Sucess!

hiked up to the boulder field and camped the night and tagged the summit the next morning.

zoomloco

zoomloco - Jul 16, 2011 4:58 pm

cables solo  Sucess!

aug 2010, soloed the cables up and down on a friday. it was pretty dry, and not too exposed. saw one other party on the summit

rodeonexis

rodeonexis - Jun 26, 2011 12:10 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011

All to myself!  Sucess!

I was shooting for a 4am start, but finally got my act together and was on the trail by 5. The trail was quiet on my ascent: ran into a total of 6 hikers/climbers. After the keyhole, had everything to myself. Leading up to the Trough was real slick, and the Trough itself was frozen sunbaked snow at 8am. the climb wasn't bad, but the narrows were iced over and sketchy. By the time I made it to the homestretch, things had softened up. Aside from an ice crux at the bottom, it was straight forward. 5 hours up, 3.5 down. REMEMBER to bring ice Axe and crampons!

renogurt

renogurt - Jun 22, 2011 3:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2011

Kiener Craziness  Sucess!

Highlights: 5 am was to late to start. Broadway ledges were covered in wet snow and very sketchy. The crux cracks were wet and full of water ice and slush. Lightning was prevalent all around us. However, it cleared up around the summit. This route is superb if you can catch it in good conditions and even better weather. Cheers! 15 hours in bad conditions/weather.

mjp20k

mjp20k - Jun 6, 2011 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1996

Standard Keyhole route  Sucess!

Long day for a flatlander.

REM - Jun 6, 2011 2:39 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 1981

Keyhole Route  Sucess!

Climbed with my Father

jrhos

jrhos - May 24, 2011 9:36 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2011

Winter Ascent  Sucess!

Started at Glacier Gorge - camped at bottom of hill below Black Lake (too windy up higher). 6 of us in group - 2 made it to the top. Snowed all day with lots of wind on the ascent - could not see our footprints in the trough on the way back down. Very little snow on the narrows (just when we wanted to quit). Extreme wind on the summit meant no time for pictures, just had to get back down. Some wind/frostbite on my face as a result (battle scar). Lost a lot of weight that day - not always "fun" but definitely an epic climb. Would love to do the Keplinger route with someone some day.

jackstraw0083

jackstraw0083 - May 5, 2011 2:35 pm

Lamb's Slide

Had a nice day up Lamb's Slide, excellent weather. Wanted to climb the Flying Dutchman but it wasn't quite ready.

mezip

mezip - Apr 19, 2011 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2010

Keyhole

Hiked with Emily, Adam and Ursula.
Another beautiful day in RMNP!

mezip

mezip - Apr 19, 2011 12:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2009

Longs

With Emily, Tanya and David
Beautiful day!

mezip

mezip - Apr 19, 2011 11:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2010

North Face

Climbed with Emily, Jim, Austin, Beau

albarado

albarado - Mar 23, 2011 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2011

via Keyhole

Had to turn around early on due to really windy conditions. a couple of guys in my group made it to the keyhole but windy conditions kept them from continuing as well

zxstarling

zxstarling - Mar 8, 2011 9:06 pm

Keyhole Route

Used the Keyhole route. Super snowy in March 2007.

adamtheclimber

adamtheclimber - Mar 6, 2011 4:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2008

Keplinger's couloir   Sucess!

This is an enjoyable climb via the same route that John Wesley Powell's party logged the first offical ascent in 1868. Much less travelled than the standard Keyhole route. Camped at Sandbeach Lake. Awesome, beautiful scenery abounds!

americanswiss

americanswiss - Feb 25, 2011 3:36 am

Longs  Sucess!

First Mountaineering experience. Summited consecutive years at the ages of 8 and 9.

Cowtipper

Cowtipper - Feb 6, 2011 1:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2002

Unforgettable  Sucess!

Today I'm browsing pics and looking back nearly nine years at the day I climbed Longs Peak (keyhole route). What an experience! I hope to do it again this year - I'm pretty fit for 50, but I know the window of opportunity is closing. Anyone who's summited can attest that you see very few 'old' people at the top!

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