Good to see you made it to the top of Grays! Its a nice introduction peak to the Sun Valley area but I'm sure you realized its just a big pile of shit...as in the rock quality is absolutely terrible in that part of the range. Next time you're here, be sure to put a few days aside to do the real fun stuff =)
I just posted my own trip report for High Dune at Great Sand Dunes NP where acclimation was a major factor for me, even though it's only 8,691 feet. However, a week later I summitted Mt. Evans (14,264') with far less trouble than that big pile of sand. Time spent at high altitude made all the difference!
IdahoKid - Aug 5, 2006 6:11 pm - Hasn't voted
NiceGood to see you made it to the top of Grays! Its a nice introduction peak to the Sun Valley area but I'm sure you realized its just a big pile of shit...as in the rock quality is absolutely terrible in that part of the range. Next time you're here, be sure to put a few days aside to do the real fun stuff =)
hgrapid - Aug 5, 2006 9:05 pm - Hasn't voted
It wasn't easy!Especially via the route I took. Thanks for the kind words. I was not acclimated, so Grays was perfect for me.
Mark Doiron - Aug 11, 2006 6:07 pm - Voted 10/10
AcclimationI just posted my own trip report for High Dune at Great Sand Dunes NP where acclimation was a major factor for me, even though it's only 8,691 feet. However, a week later I summitted Mt. Evans (14,264') with far less trouble than that big pile of sand. Time spent at high altitude made all the difference!
Nice report, thanks for sharing!--mark d.