Great report! It was getting me excited to climb some mountains and then I read that sobering 14-1/2 hours, 18 miles and 8500-ft of elevation gain....yeah, I'll stick to much shorter hikes, rock climbing and fishing.
Congrats on your traverse! Baxter Pass Trl is a real morale buster for me but the Diamond-Black traverse seems to make it worthwhile. Looks as though you had a successful although tough day.
Thanks Deb -- Been wanting to climb this one ever since I saw that great picture of you on the couloir. Looks like you've been having a lot of fun this year as well. Tom
Augie Medina - Jun 7, 2007 3:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Great ReportThe adventure of your day really shows through. Nice photos and very informative to boot as to navigation issues.
Augie
bechtt - Jun 19, 2007 12:30 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great ReportThanks Augie -- look forward to us going out together again soon. Maybe during the Challenge?
mgeo - Jun 7, 2007 8:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Sound reporting for sureGreat report! It was getting me excited to climb some mountains and then I read that sobering 14-1/2 hours, 18 miles and 8500-ft of elevation gain....yeah, I'll stick to much shorter hikes, rock climbing and fishing.
bechtt - Jun 19, 2007 12:28 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Sound reporting for sureThanks Mike -- missed you in Onion Valley and the Hills. Next time.
Deb - Jun 11, 2007 12:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Tough DayCongrats on your traverse! Baxter Pass Trl is a real morale buster for me but the Diamond-Black traverse seems to make it worthwhile. Looks as though you had a successful although tough day.
bechtt - Jun 19, 2007 12:28 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Tough DayThanks Deb -- Been wanting to climb this one ever since I saw that great picture of you on the couloir. Looks like you've been having a lot of fun this year as well. Tom