Thanks. It was fun scramble up the ridge

@@rugged9769 💯💯💯 Relate!

Thanks Vickie. I’m using an old DJI mini 2 drone I bought a few years ago but haven’t used it as much as I like, primarily because I hike mostly in NP or wilderness areas. Also i only fly it if there is no one else around even if it’s legal to fly. When I do fly it is pretty fun and I like the footage it captures (my most viewed video from Utah has lots of drone footage). I have a couple of favorite license-free composers (Scott Buckley, Punch Deck) that I can choose from, complimented with other music I like from KZfaq Audio Library. It is time consuming but also a lot of fun. Pacific Peak is still on my to-do list. Want to combine that with a trip to Pacific Tarn

Thanks

Thanks Steve. A fun and challenging day in the mountain for sure

@@rugged9769 i was on El Diente 6-22-2009. Wanted the Traverse but it still had a lot of snow on it. After seeing your video footage, so glad i turned back - thats a route best when dry 👣🗻 - You gonna do the 4 Great 14er Traverses!?

I may but it will take a while. Just did Maroon Peak yesterday and I was tempted to do the traverse but my partner didn’t feel comfortable about it so we ended up going down the same route. 2009 was a long time ago. You are one of those 14er old timers then

It’s probably good to bring an axe for safety reason especially if you plan to glissade down. I don’t remember seeing any crevasses when I went in mid July a couple of years ago. Overall it’s a pretty mellow snow climb. Have fun

That is awesome! I rode the train with family years ago it’s great to relive that experience

Thanks Vickie. Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the lakes are worth a visit by themselves for sure. So many wildlife too

You are welcome. Appreciate the comment

@@rugged9769 Anytime full support!!

Guess so. I was the only one in my group to do the leap of faith :)

Thank you. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget for sure

Thanks Mark. Never saw so many goats in one place than in the Basin

Thank for watching/commenting. It’s a special place and one doesn’t have to climb those peaks to enjoy it

You are so welcome!

@@raviraivat June 28th 2024

Thank you Sir. Being a fan of his channel ever since I saw him running up Longs in 2 hrs

To get up to Stone Man Pass there is the standard class2 loose gully option or the easy class3 ramp to climber’s left that’s more solid. The views up there are stunning and definitely worth a visit

Thanks Vickie. Glad to get McHenrys for sure as I’ve been eyeing it for a while. Just returned from an epic 4 day backpacking trip to the Chicago Basin a couple of days ago. Next video will be long. Hope you will enjoy it

@@rugged9769 Looking forward to it!

You are more than welcome. Enjoy your videos too. I heard people say McHenrys is more difficult than the Keyhole route of Longs and I tend to agree. There are sustained class 3 sections and can go up to class4 or higher if not on route. You can try getting up to Stone Man using the route I suggested in this video and see how you feel. After that you can decide if you want to tackle the next challenge (getting up to the notch or keyhole) which only leaves you a couple of hundred ft from summit. Good luck

@@rugged9769 Excellent advice that I will definitely take under consideration, thank you again.

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it

That young man did it 2 days after our traverse and fell 800ft to his death. Very sad. I did Sneffels SW ridge route a few years ago and it remains one of my fav 14er experience

Thank you. I’ve soloed a bunch of peaks over the years and feel confident in doing so. I also enjoy climbing with friends which seemed to be what I did most recently

Upper Glacier Gorge is a worthy destination. So many pretty lakes there

@@dr.nigelcool3771 If you are not familiar with the area: The Longs Peak TH off of CO-7 will take you to Chasm Lake at the base of Longs Peak, one of my favorite hikes in RMNP.

One of my new fav summits in RMNP

Thank you!

Thank you

Thanks Vickie

You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you. Yes it was a challenging one, but we prepared well ahead of time and didn’t find too many surprises along the way

Thanks Mark. That was a great day on the mountains

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your story

Thanks Vickie. Love the Sangres. Probably my second fav range after the San Juans. Plan to go back in the fall and bag some more peaks. Willow Lake is stunning, you will love it. Late Aug/Sept probably the best time to go with cooler weather and less bugs

Great video and congratulations on bagging those peaks. We’re hanging out in the Sangres this month then to Durango. Looks like we’re following you 😊.

Hey guys. Would have been lovely to run into you guys. My wife and I love your channel and we watch every episode of yours together on big screen tv. She is into RV/van life and I’m into hiking/mountain climbing. Retirement is not too far away for us

@@rugged9769 You both are so kind. I'm so happy you both have enjoyed our hiking videos. It's been a dream of mine for more than two years. I love hiking so much that I wanted to share all the beauty among the mountains. My videos from 2023 are not very good. I was just learning how to film but I've learned from my mistakes. We just got back from a backpacking trip to Gibraltar Lakes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. I sprained my ankle pretty bad on the hike out. So many people stopped to help but I was determined to hike out on my own to see how bad the injury is. Hopefully it's all better in week. Tell your wife thank you from us. I've enjoyed your channel too. Cheers, to many more adventures for all of us.

@@rugged9769wishing you the very best in your future adventures and upcoming retirement 😊.

Thanks Mark!

Thanks. I sprayed all over my cloths to keep them off. The Sangres seem to have the worst bugs in July compared to other ranges. Just got back from San Juans and there was not nearly as many bugs there

Thanks. I summited Orton on my way up but bypassed it to the right on the way down. You can skip it on hiker’s left on your way up

It certainly is. Need plenty of practice before we take on that mountain. Thanks Vickie

Thanks for the comment/suggestion

Thanks Mark. Much appreciated

There are a few rough spots beyond Angel of Shavano camp ground. I’d say a Subaru can probably make it, but a SUV with decent clearance and 4Lo will be recommended

Thank you and welcome!

@@rugged9769 Anytime my fellow explorer!!!

Thank you so much!

Thanks Vickie!

Thank you!

Thank you. We had a permit to camp at Devils Thumb that night but decided to make it a day trip due to iffy weather the next day. Glad we did that as the wind was getting stronger in the afternoon

I’ve seen quite a few of those unnamed ponds in RMNP and IPW over the years

Thank you. I’ve done both South and North Arapaho in years past before I started making videos. In fact S Arapaho might be my first CO 13er summited. Plan to go back one day to do the traverse again