thanks Sarah for the nice words. Let's just say I'm glad the adventure is over. :) But something I'm glad I ended up doing as it tought me many things.
Looking at your 14er posting this summer, realized we were on Snowmass the same day...looking down the ridge and wondering... Great beta on a 'fifth great traverse' in Colorado.
Sounds like an epic climb. Like most long climbs, especially the scary ones with rotten rock, you can only enjoy them afterwards. To quote Mark Twight: "It does not have to be fun, to be fun". Keep up the good climbing, and writing. Cheers!
judging by the amount of time you were on the route and the very small amount of video, I'd say you didn't have many chances to pry your hands from the rock (and I see why!)
To be honest I was so focused most of the time that making a video or even taking a picture didn't occur in my head especially in the crux section. Just keep moving! I tried to photograph and film as much as possible though.
Sarah Simon - Dec 30, 2010 7:36 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice workOn the traverse and the trip report, too.
I guess I'm just an old pantsy - that traverse doesn't even look fun to me. ;) Looks like the stuff of nightmares for this ole gal.
Thanks for sharing,
Sarah
noahs213 - Dec 30, 2010 10:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice workthanks Sarah for the nice words. Let's just say I'm glad the adventure is over. :) But something I'm glad I ended up doing as it tought me many things.
workmanflock - Jan 2, 2011 6:20 pm - Voted 10/10
JealousI always wanted to do that one. Congrats and thanks for the report.
noahs213 - Jan 4, 2011 12:31 am - Hasn't voted
Re: JealousNo problem. Want to get the information out there for those seeking the information!
Brian C - Jan 3, 2011 8:04 am - Voted 10/10
Front page!Man Noah,
Your reports are on a roll!
noahs213 - Jan 4, 2011 12:22 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Front page!Thanks man! Obviously I didn't learn my lesson with staying away from crappy rock because I'll be back on mud rock here with you on Wednesday! haha!
darinchadwick - Jan 3, 2011 10:43 am - Voted 10/10
Dude...SickThat's some sick climbing dude. I love ridge traverses, my favorite type of climbing, but now I know of one I won't do.
noahs213 - Jan 4, 2011 12:19 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Dude...SickHere is to solid rock! ;) Ridge traverses are like being on the summit all day. Amazing!
Ted Eliason - Jan 3, 2011 12:55 pm - Voted 10/10
Good JobLooking at your 14er posting this summer, realized we were on Snowmass the same day...looking down the ridge and wondering... Great beta on a 'fifth great traverse' in Colorado.
noahs213 - Jan 4, 2011 12:33 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Good JobI remember Mike or someone was mentioning they knew someone who was climbing Snowmass that day. Great weather!
[X] Bird - Jan 3, 2011 2:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Great story!Sounds like an epic climb. Like most long climbs, especially the scary ones with rotten rock, you can only enjoy them afterwards. To quote Mark Twight: "It does not have to be fun, to be fun". Keep up the good climbing, and writing. Cheers!
noahs213 - Jan 4, 2011 12:35 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great story!Thanks for the Mark Twight quote. It was a kind of fun that was enjoyed afterwards ;)
Commando - Jan 3, 2011 9:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Congrats!It's an incredible accomplishment! I'm not sure I'll ever have it in me to attempt it, but it's nice to know that it CAN be done! Great work.
noahs213 - Jan 4, 2011 12:35 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Congrats!Thanks for the encouragement!
Sierra Ledge Rat - Jan 5, 2011 10:20 pm - Voted 10/10
Nothing better......than ridge traverses. Sometimes nothing scarier, either!
rlshattuck - Jan 6, 2011 1:56 am - Hasn't voted
ball crimper!I am trying to find your YOUTUBE video of this trip? tried a few combos but came up with nothing. Link??????
noahs213 - Jan 6, 2011 3:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ball crimper!I have 3 or 4 videos of it. I provided you a link that will take you to them. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/user/winter8000m#p/a/u/2/2hp4exAZvd0
rlshattuck - Jan 6, 2011 5:48 pm - Hasn't voted
thanks . . .more ways to not pack for my ski trip––videos to watch of other people doing fun things!
rlshattuck - Jan 6, 2011 5:58 pm - Hasn't voted
got a free hand?judging by the amount of time you were on the route and the very small amount of video, I'd say you didn't have many chances to pry your hands from the rock (and I see why!)
noahs213 - Jan 7, 2011 1:03 am - Hasn't voted
Re: got a free hand?To be honest I was so focused most of the time that making a video or even taking a picture didn't occur in my head especially in the crux section. Just keep moving! I tried to photograph and film as much as possible though.