Thanks Bill! When August approaches I'll get in touch. I'll have a little longer time in Estes this year so hopefully we can get a hike in...as well as a few beers.
I remember looking at Alice from that same point with a little trepidation but I pressed on as usual. That was just a couple of years ago. I don't recall there being anything that difficult or spooky. I think when you do it, you'll be pleasantly surprised. I thought Longs Keyhole had many more spots that could get you. Enjoy! I love it up there.
Yeah, I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised as well. I love it up there as well. RMNP is a wonderful place, but I particularly love Wild Basin, partly for the scenery and partly because it is pretty empty. Happy Trails, Mark
I made the exact same agonizing decision 2 days ago. Had also summited more difficult peaks and know it always looks worse from afar (love taking friends up to S. Arapahoe to see their faces when I tell them, yes, you are climbing that). But being alone at the pass and staring up at the hourglass (slightly dusted, didn't help), I came to the same conclusion. Oh well, now have a great excuse to head up to the Basin again, can't wait.
Bill Reed - Mar 23, 2015 10:07 am - Voted 10/10
Good luck.....On Alice this year!!
MarkDidier - Mar 24, 2015 8:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good luck.....Thanks Bill! When August approaches I'll get in touch. I'll have a little longer time in Estes this year so hopefully we can get a hike in...as well as a few beers.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Apr 1, 2015 11:49 am - Hasn't voted
Good LuckI remember looking at Alice from that same point with a little trepidation but I pressed on as usual. That was just a couple of years ago. I don't recall there being anything that difficult or spooky. I think when you do it, you'll be pleasantly surprised. I thought Longs Keyhole had many more spots that could get you. Enjoy! I love it up there.
MarkDidier - Apr 2, 2015 8:28 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Good LuckYeah, I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised as well. I love it up there as well. RMNP is a wonderful place, but I particularly love Wild Basin, partly for the scenery and partly because it is pretty empty. Happy Trails, Mark
Gooner - Sep 30, 2016 1:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Nailed itI made the exact same agonizing decision 2 days ago. Had also summited more difficult peaks and know it always looks worse from afar (love taking friends up to S. Arapahoe to see their faces when I tell them, yes, you are climbing that). But being alone at the pass and staring up at the hourglass (slightly dusted, didn't help), I came to the same conclusion. Oh well, now have a great excuse to head up to the Basin again, can't wait.