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scottycards
February 11th, 2008, 12:44 PM
Anyone done it? Anything beyond 4th class?

Thinking of giving it a go this weekend. We've got the gear- crampons, ice axes, rope, etc.

Anyone out here with info on it, been there, done that?

Otherwise we might just head up to RMNP and hike around.
meatblanket
February 11th, 2008, 05:58 PM
I've done it, and in winter too. It is non-technical. No ropes or crampons needed.

For the section from Grizzly Peak to Torreys, you will want snow shoes, skis, or something to keep you from post holing. The rest of the route you can find wind scoured areas of the ridge to walk on. Plan on a long day, so start early.

Iffn it were me, I'd leave a shuttle car at Bakerville and one way it with alpine touring gear.
scottycards
February 11th, 2008, 08:57 PM
Great idea on the shuttle. I've skied up from Bakerville (ugh) to Grays and Torrey's basin in the winter- killer skiing up there, and the trip down the road was a BLAST. I've only got tele gear, but I can carry my skis and boots pretty easily, and if skins are necessary, I've got a set that I'll take- I'll see what my friend has as far as touring gear.......

We'll be moving at or before sunrise, it's in our plan.

Hopefully, he'll be up for this over RMNP.........

Thanks for the info- much appreciated.
oleblue
February 11th, 2008, 09:15 PM
Don't forget the avalanche beepers and all the other safety gear.
scottycards
February 12th, 2008, 08:58 AM
Standard equip- will have probe, shovel, and beacon.
oleblue
February 12th, 2008, 04:12 PM
:cool: Smart cookie :) :thumbsup:
scottycards
February 14th, 2008, 08:45 AM
Looks like we're going to do RMNP. Here's a photo from Mt. Lady Washington summit looking towards Long's from last weekend. We'll probably go back up in that area- I haven't been up there yet this year- my friend took the photo.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u47/scottycards/MtLadyWashingtonSummit.jpg
meatblanket
February 14th, 2008, 09:51 AM
That's a shame, since you'll probably be on snowshoes. Not a good way to travel, IMHO....
scottycards
February 14th, 2008, 03:23 PM
Farck, I was dreading that as well. Not a big snowshoe guy........
CannonBall
February 24th, 2008, 07:46 PM
I just bought a split snowboard with skins, so I'm gonna be looking to skin up/ski down some stuff soon. Good get the rest of the standard back country gear, SBP, etc. Sounds like fun though.
-Nate