Lookout Peak, BEST 1/2 Day Hike & Scenic Climb in the San Juan Mountains, CO [4K UHD]

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Жыл бұрын

This is a very convenient and incredibly Beautiful Adventure to the 13,661 summit of Lookout Peak! Departing Ophir Pass and Ascending Colorful Wildflower Laiden Basins, amazing views of Columbine Lake, the surrounding San Juan Mountains, Steep Talus Slopes and a Spectacular Summit Ridge. This Excursion, while convenient to the popular Ophir pass, is still packed full of thrills! I climbed a stout Class 4 headwall just below the summit though I found it to be avoidable on my descent. Be prepared for loose San Juan rock and Breath Taking Beauty. . .
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DISCLAIMER: The Expedition(s) documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Backcountry adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .

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@14erfinisher52 Жыл бұрын

This was one of my all time Favorite 13er Climbs in Colorado. A classic route! I didnt summit until my 5th attempt due to poor weather and once a hangover got in the way ... See you at 2:30pm for the Premier (On Belay 🤟😝)

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

It has to be a favorite, how can it not be?! Always like reading your comments, thanks man 👍👍, Karl

@wendingourway Жыл бұрын

That's quite the climb, and what a contrast between seeing snow and wildflowers together! Amazing! Spectacular for sure...perfect vista views! Bruce and Otis

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir(s), it has never failed to be special. Karl. Oh, CONGRATS on reaching 1,000 Subs👍👍!

@saskatoonscrambler4794 Жыл бұрын

That looked so enjoyable. Class 3 ridge, good rock and scenic. " Beautiful Everything " Thanks.

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

It was man, such easy access, a relatively straightforward route, and the summit views are beyond description. What more could you ask for?! Appreciate it 👍👍

@lynnnorthrup8914 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome adventure. I liked your shots with the wild flowers in the foreground. And no falling rocks. Still a lot of snow up there. Thanks for sharing!😀👍

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Sure thing Lynn, you know how loose it is up there, just nothing falling on my head LoL!!

@papajon62 Жыл бұрын

The view from the peak does not disappoint! Another great hike! And, some solid scrambling on the way…

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aamon, all true in my book👍

@mickeybrumfield764 Жыл бұрын

Really scenic area. I think you do the best drone videos I've seen.

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

I've worked very hard on the drone skills over the past few years, so that's a huge compliment to me 🙏🙏! Karl

@Tristan_Brewer Жыл бұрын

Columbine Lake looking surreal, thanks for giving me another peak to add to my list

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

My pleasure my brother 😊!!

@surfcruzer Жыл бұрын

Your adventures are very inspiring. Keep it up brother.

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the encouragement!! Karl 👍

@petr-podrouzek Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic KARL !!! 🙂🙂🙂

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your day Petr, thank you!! 🙏

@PilotEJ401 Жыл бұрын

Another great adventure! Can't wait to get out there in late Sept and see the beauty of the San Juans personally...these videos are blowing my mind, thanks so much for sharing Karl!

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You will be blown away by this majesty trust me!

@Murluv Жыл бұрын

One of a kind prodcution as always.

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, means a lot my friend!! Karl

@darin6 11 ай бұрын

Great drone footage at the summit! Thanks for sharing your adventure on this lesser known peak!

@KarlDeckerPresents 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again for your comment! Karl. If you like these vids, please share with a few friends, much appreciated 👍👍

@drone_boss Жыл бұрын

Being from NOCO, I hate I did not explore the San Juans a bit more. Epic and fuel for my upcoming trip to CO!

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍. Glad you're getting stoked about your trip!!

@rongibson6281 11 ай бұрын

Great video with great views. You do have your fun.

@KarlDeckerPresents 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Ron ! When I'm able to, I sure do try to enjoy these adventures

@tonyking313 Жыл бұрын

I 've been watching a few videos of Ophir Pass to bring the Jeep up there, I was also looking at South Lookout so it was cool to find you up on the north side. Views are pretty awsome for the short hike and scramble commitment. And the motorbike was fitting so thanks for ditching the mountain bike on this one! It never looks remotely fun when you're biking up those roads. For anyone who wants to climb class 4 like this for love of God spend time in a climbing gym. The ridge or couloir are not the place to work on body placement or efficiency right.

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

I ride all bikes but definitely the Moto is my favorite for approaches! The E-Bike is cool but yea, mountain bikes on jeep roads is utility only, if that, LOL! I totally agree with some gym training but, even then, the gym can give you a real false sense of safety when it comes to loose alpine rock. I can literally fly up an easy gym route but would never do so in an alpine setting and the San Juans have to be the most loose of all, OMG. Had a bloody noodle knocker recently just from looking at a loose rock. Cool you mentioned body placement and efficiency, I live by that, easily finding rest positions, never coming close to stressing myself while soloing. After years of climbing 11's and 12's I found if I can be good enough to find a rest position mid way, my chances of an on-sight triple, so easy to pound out a tough finish if you have a full tank!. Cheers Tony PS I got stuffed on S Lookout this spring, too much wet snow on the finish, I'll make that video this winter, it was an AWESOME place above Clear lake, easy 4x4 but the road was blocked by snow 2/3's of the way up at the time. Made it even better, had it all to myself!

@detroitologist 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Getting up on actual rock with real exposure are an aspect of scrambling that you can only get by doing it. If you look down and freak out then you are probably in serious trouble so maybe roped routes are a better choice. I say get some skills indoors at the VERY MINIMUM because there are too many weekend warriors out there wearing high ankle hiking boots or tennis, or even TX Guides, who are clearly fumbling on exposed rock and getting lucky, or not. This is why so many people fall on Capitol. Not just the knife edge portion but also climbing with extreme care not to knock off a rock and start a small avalanche of rockfall onto those who are below.

@KarlDeckerPresents 11 ай бұрын

A loose rock dislodged under my feet 100 yards from the summit of Capitol while I was resting, extremely unlucky. . . it was a very close call. . . I was dangling. . That's a great video if you're interested. . .Cheers!@@detroitologist

@huskerhank9896 Жыл бұрын

I had a lot of problems on Lookout. The best guide was my golden retriever who kept looking down at me wondering why I wasn't up there. Got back...looked at the guide book...I was using the route for South Lookout (right across the valley...definitely NOT a dog peak). Any fool can climb the mountain with a guide book...if you are competent with your route finding you should be able to figure the peak out without any exact instructions. But its genius to climb the mountain with the wrong route guide;

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Good story! They say, always trust your Golden Retriever... thanks again!

@brianmead6053 10 ай бұрын

Dude you have hands down the best videos. Do share gpx files for your climbs

@KarlDeckerPresents 10 ай бұрын

Hey appreciate the great compliment 👍!! No gpx sharing at this time.

@jonhirst7139 5 ай бұрын

What kind of bike do you have? Happy with it? Looks like it gets you into a lot of cool hikes like your Sneffels vid.

@KarlDeckerPresents 5 ай бұрын

KLX300 I was going for a balance of highway capable and off road. If I did it again I’d focus more on off road since going much over 50 kinda sucks and eats up gas fast. It is a nice county road commuter at 45.