Nice going, ZeeJay. The report was spot-on with riveting descriptions and a no-holds-barred approach to reality. Almost makes me want to take up skiing, but only almost! :) Keep up the good work and keep blazing those trails. Inspirational for us all are your exploits.
Good job and the climbs/attempts. Climbing all the Utah 13ers in winter would be a challenge.
I've still never heard of anyone climbing Lovenia and East Lovenia, for example, in winter. Wilson either. Ever heard of anyone climbing these in winter? Long, tough trips for sure.
Other than Kings Peak, I don't know of anyone else who has climbed any of the 13000 footers in the actual winter. However, I'd bet that the peaks around Henrys Fork have all been climbed in the winter since these have the best access, but have not heard of any specifics.
I'm guessing that Mike Kelsey has climbed a few, but don't know how to find this out.
Wilson would be technically easy, but a long slog, 42 miles RT. If snow conditions are like I experienced this year it's hard to imagine doing. I'm wondering if the snow might be better in the beginning of January, as I've never been out there then, but of course then it is colder and there's less daylight. I think the Lovenias would for sure be the toughest both in terms of access and technical difficulty.
I'm guessing that Mike Kelsey has climbed a few, but don't know how to find this out.
Mike Kelsey has climbed Gilbert, Gunsight, Kings, South Kings, Painter and Trailrider in official winter.
In addition he has done Tokewanna and Wasatch BM in late March (officially spring) and Roberts, North Emmons, Emmons and South Emmons in April.
Of course Powell has been climbed in winter (by you guys). I've heard of several ascents of Gilbert in winter as well.
I'm wondering if the snow might be better in the beginning of January, as I've never been out there then, but of course then it is colder and there's less daylight.
I've been there in January, but we never made any summits other than Flat Top Mountain (north ridge of Powell), but then again it really isn't a real peak. January is pretty tough because the snow is pure powder and not consolidated at all. I've also been to East Fork Bear River, etc. in January.
I think the Lovenias would for sure be the toughest both in terms of access and technical difficulty.
Yes; for sure.
Good luck on your journeys. It will be interesting to see more reports on attempts. Keep up the good work!
I haven't skied in years but always found winter camping challenging to say the least. How was that 3 season tent other than tiny? I always used a 3 season for money reasons even when camping below 32 degrees and being the only female I always had to sleep alone or carry extra weight. Not to mention my 3 season tents are partial screening (insert laugh here!)
Anyway I enjoyed reading about your plans and adventures!
Nobody said it was gonna be easy. Enjoying your story, man.
96avs01 is right. Keep at it.
I slog around in the Idaho Mountains and ours aren't as high as yours. Still sloggin', though....Woot!
Kirk
...you are a real badass. Just the pics alone are worthy of the front page. What are you gonna do next?
Been doing quite a bit of touring in the Uintas over the last week....nothing quite as high or long as you have.....but what a wonderful, QUIET, place....thanks for sharing!!!!
Sarah Simon - Mar 28, 2013 3:17 pm - Voted 9/10
You know you're a climbing beast...When your route maps don't fit neatly into one screen view on a PC. Great TR, ZeeJay, thanks for sharing. I admire your winter journeys!
Sarah
ZeeJay - Mar 28, 2013 3:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: You know you're a climbing beast...Thanks Sarah!
rgg - Mar 29, 2013 1:05 am - Voted 10/10
Even with one peak every winter you'll bag them all eventually!Good luck on the next one.
Cheers, Rob
ZeeJay - Mar 29, 2013 6:50 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Even with one peak every winter you'll bag them all eventually!Let's see, I'm 54 now. At the rate of 1 per year, I'll be 68!!!! Not too sure about that :)
lcarreau - Mar 30, 2013 10:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Even with one peak every winter you'll bag them all eventually!Don't sweat it. At 68, you'll STILL be younger than Dean !!!
:- )
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 11:40 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Even with one peak every winter you'll bag them all eventually!and I'll always be younger than you.
lcarreau - Mar 31, 2013 9:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Even with one peak every winter you'll bag them all eventually!Yep ... time to get back on my rocking chair.
Moogie737 - Mar 29, 2013 6:07 pm - Voted 10/10
13er ManiaNice going, ZeeJay. The report was spot-on with riveting descriptions and a no-holds-barred approach to reality. Almost makes me want to take up skiing, but only almost! :) Keep up the good work and keep blazing those trails. Inspirational for us all are your exploits.
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 11:42 am - Hasn't voted
Re: 13er ManiaI think you should take up skiing.
Scott - Mar 29, 2013 9:33 pm - Voted 10/10
ToughGood job and the climbs/attempts. Climbing all the Utah 13ers in winter would be a challenge.
I've still never heard of anyone climbing Lovenia and East Lovenia, for example, in winter. Wilson either. Ever heard of anyone climbing these in winter? Long, tough trips for sure.
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 12:09 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ToughOther than Kings Peak, I don't know of anyone else who has climbed any of the 13000 footers in the actual winter. However, I'd bet that the peaks around Henrys Fork have all been climbed in the winter since these have the best access, but have not heard of any specifics.
I'm guessing that Mike Kelsey has climbed a few, but don't know how to find this out.
Wilson would be technically easy, but a long slog, 42 miles RT. If snow conditions are like I experienced this year it's hard to imagine doing. I'm wondering if the snow might be better in the beginning of January, as I've never been out there then, but of course then it is colder and there's less daylight. I think the Lovenias would for sure be the toughest both in terms of access and technical difficulty.
Scott - Apr 1, 2013 12:03 am - Voted 10/10
Re: ToughI'm guessing that Mike Kelsey has climbed a few, but don't know how to find this out.
Mike Kelsey has climbed Gilbert, Gunsight, Kings, South Kings, Painter and Trailrider in official winter.
In addition he has done Tokewanna and Wasatch BM in late March (officially spring) and Roberts, North Emmons, Emmons and South Emmons in April.
Of course Powell has been climbed in winter (by you guys). I've heard of several ascents of Gilbert in winter as well.
I'm wondering if the snow might be better in the beginning of January, as I've never been out there then, but of course then it is colder and there's less daylight.
I've been there in January, but we never made any summits other than Flat Top Mountain (north ridge of Powell), but then again it really isn't a real peak. January is pretty tough because the snow is pure powder and not consolidated at all. I've also been to East Fork Bear River, etc. in January.
I think the Lovenias would for sure be the toughest both in terms of access and technical difficulty.
Yes; for sure.
Good luck on your journeys. It will be interesting to see more reports on attempts. Keep up the good work!
silversummit - Mar 30, 2013 9:16 am - Voted 10/10
Very admirable goals!I haven't skied in years but always found winter camping challenging to say the least. How was that 3 season tent other than tiny? I always used a 3 season for money reasons even when camping below 32 degrees and being the only female I always had to sleep alone or carry extra weight. Not to mention my 3 season tents are partial screening (insert laugh here!)
Anyway I enjoyed reading about your plans and adventures!
Good luck! You'll make it, I'm sure!
Kathy
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 12:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very admirable goals!Thanks Kathy! I think the 3 season tent is fine as long as it's not going to snow very much, otherwise it might not be sturdy enough.
96avs01 - Mar 30, 2013 7:06 pm - Voted 10/10
Keep at it...and get a ski pulk. Definitely a lofty but attainable goal! Cheers, Chris
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 3:08 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Keep at itNext year!
Kirk B. - Mar 30, 2013 11:22 pm - Voted 7/10
Pluggin' awayNobody said it was gonna be easy. Enjoying your story, man.
96avs01 is right. Keep at it.
I slog around in the Idaho Mountains and ours aren't as high as yours. Still sloggin', though....Woot!
Kirk
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 3:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Pluggin' awayI will keep at it. Next year is a long way away but I'm already making plans.
TyeDyeTwins - Mar 31, 2013 2:36 am - Voted 10/10
Well Done.......you are a real badass. Just the pics alone are worthy of the front page. What are you gonna do next?
Been doing quite a bit of touring in the Uintas over the last week....nothing quite as high or long as you have.....but what a wonderful, QUIET, place....thanks for sharing!!!!
ZeeJay - Mar 31, 2013 3:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Well Done....Thanks!
I did Kings Peak yesterday with the WMC and now I'm going to take it easy.
Where have you been in the Uintas?