Telescope Peak??
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:07 am
Hey there. I am planning on climbing Telescope peak in Mid May of this year... I have a lot of endurance, enjoy long hikes etc. I've always wanted to get more into mountaineering since I have an incredible passion for mountains, enjoy skiing and so forth.
I haven't done much climbing though... I have climbed Mount Marcy (don't laugh) and done some similar smaller climbs in the Morrocan Atlas range.
I'm going to be in the las vegas area in mid-may so was hoping to have 4-5 days to do some back country exploring. I'm planning on climbing Telescope peak (in death valley) and
was wondering if you folks think that I could handle it.. I'm 31 years old and physically fit.. My only concern is high altitude and how I might react to it, given that the summit is above 11k ..
I have quite a lot of time to plan for this excursion so am beginning my research..
Any thoughts or suggestions? Does this seem to ambitious? I'd hope not.
Thanks!!
I haven't done much climbing though... I have climbed Mount Marcy (don't laugh) and done some similar smaller climbs in the Morrocan Atlas range.
I'm going to be in the las vegas area in mid-may so was hoping to have 4-5 days to do some back country exploring. I'm planning on climbing Telescope peak (in death valley) and
was wondering if you folks think that I could handle it.. I'm 31 years old and physically fit.. My only concern is high altitude and how I might react to it, given that the summit is above 11k ..
I have quite a lot of time to plan for this excursion so am beginning my research..
Any thoughts or suggestions? Does this seem to ambitious? I'd hope not.
Thanks!!