Great to read the report. I am actually the kid from montana that followed the standard route.Thanks for mentioning us. Great to hear you made the summit. We couldn't be more upset about turning around, but we will make the drive back in 4 weeks with the right gear for the first 14er. Firt time to Colorado and I'm hooked
An EXCELLENT trip report and certainly, for those looking to attempt the route, as informative as possible by utilizing both clear pictures and descriptions. Congratulations and well done!
Nice way to finish it up. The only thing missing was the can of Dale's at the summit!
Now that you've freed yourself from the tyrrany of THE LIST, what's next? Or is it just time to spend some Saturdays munching on Fritos, sipping beer, and watching baseball?
Thanks! My buddy weiser was going to come along to summit but I forgot him back in my refrigerator (d'oh). I'm glad to be rid of the list but there's no R&R in the plan for now.
Wow. Now I see why this trip report made the front page. Great description of the climb and loads of pictures for the reader. Congrats on your completion and thanks for writing up such a good report.
Very few trip reports make me laugh, but I can always count on yours. You've brightened many boring days at work ... when I randomly I burst out laughing, I get weird looks from the people in the cube farm outside my office.
I also look forward to being "free" from that "list." Don't get me wrong, I love the journey and I LOVE 14ers, but I don't want to be owned by anymore lists (for at least a while, anyway).
Ah, the freedom to climb whatever, whenever. I hope to taste that flavor in a couple weekends ...
Congratulations, again! Not only have you climbed them all, but you've climbed some extremely challenging routes! No shortcuts to the top for you.
Thanks man. Perhaps some day in the future these reports will help me wax garrulous about my climbing days :). Good luck on Wilson Pk. It doesn't look like I'll get a rest weekend. The wheels are in motion pulling me the other way although I'd really like to rest a shoulder injury.
Thank you. Capitol instantaneously became my favorite climb ever. It was less technical and challenging than Winter Ascents and other 14er routes I've done, but this climb was definitely special.
northface28 - Jul 7, 2008 1:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Congrats!Great to read the report. I am actually the kid from montana that followed the standard route.Thanks for mentioning us. Great to hear you made the summit. We couldn't be more upset about turning around, but we will make the drive back in 4 weeks with the right gear for the first 14er. Firt time to Colorado and I'm hooked
maverick - Jul 7, 2008 9:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Congrats!I was pretty impressed you guys considered an attempt on Capitol for your first 14er man. How did it go on Elbert?
TJ311 - Jul 7, 2008 2:21 pm - Voted 10/10
Awesome!Congrats on your completion of the 58. Love the trip report and great pics!
maverick - Jul 7, 2008 9:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Awesome!Thanks TJ311. It was a fun ride.
Alan Arnette - Jul 7, 2008 4:15 pm - Voted 10/10
Great ReportNice TR and pics. Well done. Thanks!
maverick - Jul 7, 2008 9:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great ReportThanks for stopping by to comment Alan, I'm honored.
MarthaP - Jul 8, 2008 8:31 pm - Hasn't voted
ExcellentAn EXCELLENT trip report and certainly, for those looking to attempt the route, as informative as possible by utilizing both clear pictures and descriptions. Congratulations and well done!
maverick - Jul 9, 2008 3:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ExcellentThanks for the kind comment.
jwproulx - Jul 9, 2008 2:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Ah, freedom!Nice way to finish it up. The only thing missing was the can of Dale's at the summit!
Now that you've freed yourself from the tyrrany of THE LIST, what's next? Or is it just time to spend some Saturdays munching on Fritos, sipping beer, and watching baseball?
maverick - Jul 9, 2008 3:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Ah, freedom!Thanks! My buddy weiser was going to come along to summit but I forgot him back in my refrigerator (d'oh). I'm glad to be rid of the list but there's no R&R in the plan for now.
CaLculAted Risk - Jul 9, 2008 8:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Trip Report!Wow. Now I see why this trip report made the front page. Great description of the climb and loads of pictures for the reader. Congrats on your completion and thanks for writing up such a good report.
maverick - Jul 10, 2008 11:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great Trip Report!Thanks for the comment. I love writing these. Hopefully the beta is useful.
AubreySun - Jul 9, 2008 10:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Suh-weet!Well done, Prak!
Very few trip reports make me laugh, but I can always count on yours. You've brightened many boring days at work ... when I randomly I burst out laughing, I get weird looks from the people in the cube farm outside my office.
I also look forward to being "free" from that "list." Don't get me wrong, I love the journey and I LOVE 14ers, but I don't want to be owned by anymore lists (for at least a while, anyway).
Ah, the freedom to climb whatever, whenever. I hope to taste that flavor in a couple weekends ...
Congratulations, again! Not only have you climbed them all, but you've climbed some extremely challenging routes! No shortcuts to the top for you.
Perhaps you should take a weekend off now, eh?
-Aubrey
maverick - Jul 10, 2008 11:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Suh-weet!Thanks man. Perhaps some day in the future these reports will help me wax garrulous about my climbing days :). Good luck on Wilson Pk. It doesn't look like I'll get a rest weekend. The wheels are in motion pulling me the other way although I'd really like to rest a shoulder injury.
MountainHikerCO - Jul 9, 2008 11:04 pm - Voted 10/10
CongratulationsYou finished them up for the first time with a great climb.
maverick - Jul 10, 2008 11:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: CongratulationsThank you. Capitol instantaneously became my favorite climb ever. It was less technical and challenging than Winter Ascents and other 14er routes I've done, but this climb was definitely special.