Re: STATE HIGHPOINT CLIMBERS
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:03 am
Jow, Humphrey is easier than Elbert, 100% sure.
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Catamount wrote:Glad you had a great trip GEM Trail. One more highpoint and you'll be eligible for the 25-state completer pin. Of the pins I have, I think it's the coolest of the bunch.
Can't tell you anything about the SW couloir since I didn't go that way. Took the traditional FTD plateau route. For good information, check out musicman82's recent TR. Really well-done report.
48 HPs, by the way. Purists can throw an asterisk on Rainier if they want since I didn't tag Columbia Crest. Hood and Denali are all I have left.
sm0421 wrote:I plan on doing Granite SW Couloir this August and Boudary in early December, will report back.
sm0421 wrote:Just got down. Amazing sunny weather for 3 days. 4 people in our group.
I turned back at the entrance of the coloir because I'm not sure if I can make it safe down by myself at the first move.
A friend and a 44er both turned back in the middle part, way too many loose rocks.
A 48er completed the summit!
The SW coloir approach is a spectacular trip in itself. Constant view and lakes, unbelievable terrain, just hike to the sky top glacier is 110% worth it.
However i don't think an 'agile dog' can make it and condition changed with many loose rocks. And the approach is still very steep and exposed, too much risk for me to take. My fried kicked off a night stand sized rock and you just don't know which ones you can trust.
Next time I'll probably go with guidesI from the north side, this trip has been phenomenal.
GEM Trail wrote: Definitely up for a weekend hike sometime.
Florida Frank wrote:GEM Trail wrote: Definitely up for a weekend hike sometime.
I'm in Wilmington. Holler if you guys want to hook up for a local adventure some time. Elichten was in Exton but I believe he moved to Europe. Hotoven is in Lancaster. Maybe time for a SE PA SummitPost gathering!