Great write-up guys! Penelope May and I sat under the Third Tower overhang in 2005 for about 2.5 hours living through a very similar experience. People told me that strong thunderstorms are fairly normal in the Winds. We were freaked out by the sound, smell and sight of the lightning. But the mountains and the routes are wonderful.
I wish my pictures came out that well. The thing that intrigued me about the ridge was wondering how the first ascent team found all those little hidden passages that get you to the top. It seemed like we had the guidebook out every few minutes.
Thanks for surviving the storm, but if it happens again, don't cram yourselves into a crack. Once lightning hits a peak, it still has to travel through the ground and spread out, and a body wedged into a crack or cave can become a conductor.
Thanks for the input,, I wondered if the lighting would travel through the fracture as well. I made a quick decision at the moment but now I am better prepared!!
asmrz - Aug 1, 2008 5:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Re The ChargeGreat write-up guys! Penelope May and I sat under the Third Tower overhang in 2005 for about 2.5 hours living through a very similar experience. People told me that strong thunderstorms are fairly normal in the Winds. We were freaked out by the sound, smell and sight of the lightning. But the mountains and the routes are wonderful.
dfrancom - Aug 3, 2008 4:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice....Thanks for the input,, I changed the date and took many of the (!!!) out
GlennG - Aug 4, 2008 11:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Well doneEnjoyed the trip report!
jtree - Aug 5, 2008 11:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Good Job!A great read. Thanks, Don
Eric Sandbo - Aug 9, 2008 8:08 pm - Voted 10/10
BeautifulI wish my pictures came out that well. The thing that intrigued me about the ridge was wondering how the first ascent team found all those little hidden passages that get you to the top. It seemed like we had the guidebook out every few minutes.
Thanks for surviving the storm, but if it happens again, don't cram yourselves into a crack. Once lightning hits a peak, it still has to travel through the ground and spread out, and a body wedged into a crack or cave can become a conductor.
dfrancom - Aug 19, 2008 5:38 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: BeautifulThanks for the input,, I wondered if the lighting would travel through the fracture as well. I made a quick decision at the moment but now I am better prepared!!