Looks like your weather was much nicer than what I encountered a couple months ago. We had a thunderstorm drop heavy ice pellets and strong winds on the way down, it is not a fun descent when slick.
Hi, aggiegeog - You certainly chose a doozie for a first 13er.
Thanks for doing your trip report, which I read before going out West this summer. Steve isn't really a morning person, but forearmed by your account, we started bright and early to avoid the kind of afternoon weather that you experienced. We did Wheeler Peak two years ago and while the weather stayed okay -- something of a miracle there -- it also seemed very threatening at times. We were incredibly lucky to have crystal clear weather the whole time on West Spanish Peak.
Never heard of the Truchas before you mentioned them. From the reports (mostly by one person) on SummitPost -- yeah, you're a glutton for punishment. Also for some great adventures. Good luck.
aggiegeog - Sep 16, 2011 12:13 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice DayLooks like your weather was much nicer than what I encountered a couple months ago. We had a thunderstorm drop heavy ice pellets and strong winds on the way down, it is not a fun descent when slick.
Ruvicha - Sep 16, 2011 7:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice DayHi, aggiegeog - You certainly chose a doozie for a first 13er.
Thanks for doing your trip report, which I read before going out West this summer. Steve isn't really a morning person, but forearmed by your account, we started bright and early to avoid the kind of afternoon weather that you experienced. We did Wheeler Peak two years ago and while the weather stayed okay -- something of a miracle there -- it also seemed very threatening at times. We were incredibly lucky to have crystal clear weather the whole time on West Spanish Peak.
aggiegeog - Oct 13, 2011 12:20 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Nice DayWSP is definitely more than it appears. Thinking I will try the Truchas group in NM for my next trip above 13k. Guess I am a glutton for punishment.
Ruvicha - Oct 13, 2011 9:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice DayNever heard of the Truchas before you mentioned them. From the reports (mostly by one person) on SummitPost -- yeah, you're a glutton for punishment. Also for some great adventures. Good luck.