I was hoping you might be able to help me. In July 2012 I climbed Guagua Pichincha and Iliniza Norte. On my next trip I plan to go to Colorado and climb a few of the easier 14ers ending with Longs Peak. How would you compare the scrambling on Guagua Pichincha/Iliniza Norte to the keyhole route on Longs Peak? Thanks.
Boriss Andean - Dec 31, 2012 11:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great trip report!
Thanks!
I honestly don't remember much about the Keyhole Route, it was long time ago, but I do remember it was easier at least for me than Illiniza Norte, cause I almost didn't scramble or use my hands as in I. Norte. If you climbed Illiniza Norte, you'd be ok in Longs Peak which is a 14er while Illiniza Norte is almost a 17er.
Guagua Pichincha doesn't envolved any scrambling, unless that you climbed Rucu.
Thanks for the info on Longs Peak. The guide roped me up for the last part of Iliniza Norte, but didn't use use rope for my husband. I am thinking that 2,500 ft lower will make Longs Peak much easier knowing that the scrambling will also be less intense. Thank you again for your insight.
CharlesD - Aug 9, 2009 10:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Nice photos......but where's the trip report?
Boriss Andean - Aug 14, 2009 5:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice photos...Thanks CharlesD. TR is on its way. Still working on it :)
Boriss..
slychels04 - Dec 31, 2012 9:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Great trip report!I was hoping you might be able to help me. In July 2012 I climbed Guagua Pichincha and Iliniza Norte. On my next trip I plan to go to Colorado and climb a few of the easier 14ers ending with Longs Peak. How would you compare the scrambling on Guagua Pichincha/Iliniza Norte to the keyhole route on Longs Peak? Thanks.
Boriss Andean - Dec 31, 2012 11:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great trip report!Thanks!
I honestly don't remember much about the Keyhole Route, it was long time ago, but I do remember it was easier at least for me than Illiniza Norte, cause I almost didn't scramble or use my hands as in I. Norte. If you climbed Illiniza Norte, you'd be ok in Longs Peak which is a 14er while Illiniza Norte is almost a 17er.
Guagua Pichincha doesn't envolved any scrambling, unless that you climbed Rucu.
slychels04 - Jan 1, 2013 8:19 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great trip report!Thanks for the info on Longs Peak. The guide roped me up for the last part of Iliniza Norte, but didn't use use rope for my husband. I am thinking that 2,500 ft lower will make Longs Peak much easier knowing that the scrambling will also be less intense. Thank you again for your insight.