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Hiking footage around Colorado and beyond
Maroon Peak, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Aspen, Colorado
We climbed Maroon Peak via the standard South Ridge route starting from Maroon Lake trailhead. The Maroon Peak is one of the most difficult 14ers to climb due to loose terrain and route finding challenges. Together with its sister peak North Maroon Peak, they have earned the nickname "the Deadly Bells" due to a number of climbing fatalities over the years. One can keep the difficulty at class 3 if one manages to stay on-route. We did that for the most part, but had to resort to a few class 4 moves to go over more solid rocks instead of negotiating with loose scree. We went up second gully and came down via the 1st, and found both gullies equally loose and somewhat dangerous. Overall it was a hard climb but views along the way more than made up for it. The bear sighting at the end was icing on the cake. Total stats: 12.5 miles with 5000ft elevation gain
Music:
‘Filament’ by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
‘Adrift Among Infinite Stars' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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Music:
‘Filament’ by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
‘Adrift Among Infinite Stars' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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Father Dyer Peak and Crystal Peak, Tenmile Range, Colorado
Переглядів 20121 годину тому
My solo climb of 13er Father Dyer Peak (13,615’) via its class 3 east ridge, and traverse to nearby Centennial Crystal Peak (13,859’), in the Tenmile Range near Breckenridge, Colorado. The east ridge of Father Dyer has just enough spice to make it exciting and the difficulty never exceeds class 3. Crystal Peak summit has expansive views of mountains in the Tenmile and Sawatch Range. Overall thi...
Chicago Basin 14ers, Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, Mt Eolus, N Eolus, Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado
Переглядів 48814 днів тому
This has been my most anticipated trip of this summer, a 4-day/3-night backpacking trip to the Chicago Basin of Weminuche Wilderness in the heart of San Juan Mountains. We drove 7 hrs to Durango from Denver and stayed at an AirB&B near the train station on August 1st. The next morning we boarded the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge train and thoroughly enjoyed the 2 1/2hr ride through some gor...
McHenrys Peak via Stone Man Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park
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My solo jaunt up McHenrys Peak on July 27, 2027. McHenrys Peak is a prominent 13er located in the magnificent Glacier Gorge area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Its summit sees few visitors per year due to complicated route finding and unforgiven terrain, yet it boasts one of the best summit view of the entire park. On this occasion I went up to the Stone Man formation via a solid, easy class3...
El Diente Peak to Mt Wilson Traverse, San Juan Mountains, Colorado
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El Diente Peak (14,175’) to Mt Wilson (14,256’) traverse is one of 4 great CO 14er traverses documented in Gerry Roach’s classic 14er guide book. Located near Telluride, CO in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, both El Diente Peak and Mt Wilson are considered hard 14ers to summit due to loose terrain and route finding challenges, and the traverse adds additional difficulty with exposed class3/4 ...
Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point, Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Colorado
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We climbed a pair of 14ers, Challenger Point (14,086’) and Kit Carson Peak (14,167’), in the Sangre de Cristo range on 7/13/2024. We backpacked to beautiful Willow Lake the night before, and had a 5am start the next day. The loose and steep north slope of Challenger Point was the crux of the hike. Once we gained the ridge, we were greeted with fantastic views of Kit Carson, the Crestones and Gr...
Torreys Peak via Kelso Ridge, Front Range, Colorado
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We summited popular Front Range 14er Torreys Peak via class 3 Kelso Ridge, which rises about 2000ft in 1 mile. Compared to the standard route which I used to summit Grays/Torreys a few years ago, this route is much more fun, as it offers lots of scrambling opportunities, including several engaging class 3 sections. There is also a 30-40ft long Knife Edge at 14,000’ with high exposure on both si...
Jasper Lake and Devils Thumb Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
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We hiked to Jasper Lake and Devils Thumb Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness near Nederland, Colorado on 7/6/2024. This hike offers a great variety of views, from rushing creeks, waterfalls, lush meadows, wild flowers, to pristine alpine lakes. Jasper Lake is bigger of the two and seemed busier, while Devils Thumb Lake was quieter with a more impressive backdrop comprised of Devils Thumb Pass a...
Mt Harvard and Mt Columbia Traverse, Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
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We did the Mt Harvard and Mt Columbia traverse in the beautiful Collegiate Peaks Wilderness on July 4th, 2024. We backpacked into Horn Fork Basin the night before, found a great camp spot near the trail junction between Harvard and Columbia, and started hiking the next morning around 4:30am. The weather couldn’t be any nicer and we summited Harvard before 8am. The traverse to Columbia was long ...
Bluebird Lake, Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Hiked up to Bluebird Lake in Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park on 6/23/2024. This was the first time I made it up to this lake. It was a relatively long hike to reach it, and the remaining snow made it tougher to navigate, however it’s well worth the effort as the lake was simply stunning. The hike itself was also quite enjoyable with lots of waterfalls along the way gushing this time of...
14er Tabeguache Peak via West Ridge RT from Jennings Creek TH, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
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We summited Tabeguache Peak, elevation 14,158’, via the west ridge route starting from Jennings Creek trailhead. This is the non-standard route to summit this peak. In fact, the trailhead isn’t even marked and only has room for a couple of vehicles. As a result one can expect near total solitude on this hike (we didn’t see anyone until the summit). There is a faint trail most of the way, and th...
Mt Warren and Rogers Peak Hike, Mt Evans Wilderness, Colorado
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A short hike over a pair of ranked 13ers, Mt Warren and Rogers Peak, in the Mt Evans Wilderness. There is no designated trail to access these peaks, as a result one can expect total solitude once on the ridge, with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains and lakes below. There is also a good chance for wildlife sighting on this hike. Total stats: 3.6 miles with 1200ft elevation gain Mus...
Mt Shavano via Angel of Shavano, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
Переглядів 2112 місяці тому
Mt Shavano via Angel of Shavano, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
Pikes Peak via Devils Playground Spring Hike, Pike National Forest, Colorado
Переглядів 2522 місяці тому
Pikes Peak via Devils Playground Spring Hike, Pike National Forest, Colorado
Dragon’s Tail Couloir Snow Climb, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Dragon’s Tail Couloir Snow Climb, Rocky Mountain National Park
Emerald Lake and Tyndall Gorge, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Emerald Lake and Tyndall Gorge, Rocky Mountain National Park
Condor Gulch - High Peaks Loop, Pinnacles National Park, California
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Condor Gulch - High Peaks Loop, Pinnacles National Park, California
Mt Sanitas via Lion’s Lair Trail, Boulder, Colorado
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Mt Sanitas via Lion’s Lair Trail, Boulder, Colorado
Impressions of Chongqing and Guizhou, China
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Impressions of Chongqing and Guizhou, China
Thorodin Mountain, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
Переглядів 1725 місяців тому
Thorodin Mountain, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
South Boulder Peak Snow Hike, Boulder, Colorado
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South Boulder Peak Snow Hike, Boulder, Colorado
Ralston Roost via Black Bear Trail, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
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Ralston Roost via Black Bear Trail, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
Mallory Cave and Dinosaur Mountain, Boulder, Colorado
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Mallory Cave and Dinosaur Mountain, Boulder, Colorado
Nugget Hill Winter Hike, Jamestown, Colorado
Переглядів 1996 місяців тому
Nugget Hill Winter Hike, Jamestown, Colorado
Button Rock Mountain Winter Hike, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
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Button Rock Mountain Winter Hike, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
Tremont Mountain Summit via NE Slope, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
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Tremont Mountain Summit via NE Slope, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
Sky Pond Winter Hike, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Sky Pond Winter Hike, Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear Peak Winter Hike, Boulder, Colorado
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Bear Peak Winter Hike, Boulder, Colorado
Lake Isabelle Winter Hike, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
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Lake Isabelle Winter Hike, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
When I lived in Colorado, I never climbed near Aspen. Going up Maroon Peak with you was very interesting. Nice views of the surrounding area. Lots of loose rock! That robot does look like the original Capel robot. Nice bear getting its greens. As I get older, my brain does auto-fill. I initially read "2800 feet in 1.5 miles" as "2800 feet in 1.5 minutes." That would be motoring!
Thanks Mark. Would be great if I can climb that fast 😀
excellent video, great high mountain shots, very enjoyable.
Thank you 🙏
Is this route ever off limits due to raptor nesting?
Don’t think so. I know Lumpy Ridge area has such restriction but not aware of any in upper Glacier Gorge
You got some great shots of such a beautiful place. CO mountains rock!! ⛰
Thank you very much!
Congratulations on summiting a difficult peak…but you always make it look easy! You capture the demanding and challenging terrain perfectly. Regarding the difficult route finding: Were there insufficient cairns to guide you to the peak? But with that much rock cairns can be hard to spot. Thanks for another exciting adventure video. P.S. Your verbal commentary was helpful in understanding the challenges you faced.
Thank you. There were cairns along the way but not too obvious or where you would need them, and some may lead to more difficult route. We downloaded the route pictures from 14ers.com which were immensely helpful
Very beautiful and enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing. 👍2
Thank you
Thanks for the great video. Wonderful music, too. Brings back memories of about 15 years ago when I did this right around my 59th birthday. I've seen this called easy 5th class, but I didn't think it was that hard----- just a very long day. And a very beautiful day, too. You take for granted being able to do things like this, but even three or four years later, it would have been beyond me.
Really appreciate your comment. Means a lot. I’m certainly not young anymore and I feel lucky to be able to do this, so I’ll try to enjoy it as long as I can and capture/share such experience
I think this is your best video. I get a little worried when you fly the drone while climbing the ridge that you'll be distracted by the screen and fall off the edge, so be careful!
Thank you for the concern. I felt pretty safe flying it on that part of the ridge. When it got steeper I had use of both hands as you saw in the video. Overall it was a fun but relatively easy scramble for me. The upcoming video will have more technical challenges
Nice! Thanks for sharing
Cool and rugged Terrain! Just as promised!
Thanks. It was fun scramble up the ridge
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Beautiful film. The drone shots add so much. Have you climbed Pacific Peak? I like the music you use in your videos. Another content creator on UA-cam once told me choosing the music is the hardest part of editing. I so agree, at least for me. 😊
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 UA-cam 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
sweet
Thanks
Intense footage! Great job 🫣
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
I was going to do this route Saturday. Do you think an ice axe is required? I also saw some comments saying watch out for crevasses. A lot of people descend Andrews Glacier but you're the first I see ascending it.
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
Full video: ua-cam.com/video/RElIIcLvSgo/v-deo.htmlsi=56KOZdik6ersDkhM
Great adventure. We actually took the train on 8/7. Didn't do any 14ers though was with the family. Such a wonderful place. My 2nd time on the train.
That is awesome! I rode the train with family years ago it’s great to relive that experience
Magnificently beautiful!!! Congratulations to all three of you. It is truly a gift to be able to climb these beautiful peaks. I really loved the lakes too.
Thanks Vickie. Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the lakes are worth a visit by themselves for sure. So many wildlife too
Just wonderful!! Such a cool place! Thank you for the upload my friend!
You are welcome. Appreciate the comment
@@rugged9769 Anytime full support!!
O, by the way you are crazy
Guess so. I was the only one in my group to do the leap of faith :)
My goodness, that was an amazing 4 days at that altitude and traversing all the peaks, wow great high country video and good for you folks,
Thank you. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget for sure
Wonderful hike in and climbs! Challenging catwalk. Great panoramas. Some beautiful clouds seen from the top. Seems a good year for mountain goats. Thanks!
Thanks Mark. Never saw so many goats in one place than in the Basin
Quite the adventure. I could do the train ride part, but that's about it. Thanks for the video.
Thank for watching/commenting. It’s a special place and one doesn’t have to climb those peaks to enjoy it
Amazing scenary of a place I've wanted to go since the 70's ... Thanks for sharing and taking me to the summit of 4 14'ers I'll never do ...
You are so welcome!
What date did you do this on?
@@raviraivat June 28th 2024
Who is Sage Canaday (rhetorical question)? I much prefer watching Ruggedland adventure videos! You’re an excellent videographer.
Thank you Sir. Being a fan of his channel ever since I saw him running up Longs in 2 hrs
Stoneman looks incredible! I was hesitant about McHenry, but this looks doable! Thank you!
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
You are knocking them out this summer. Congratulations! McHenry's is quite the climb. Thanks for the great video. Climbing down seems like it would be even harder with gravity tugging at your feet.
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!
Thank you for this hike video and showing the route up. I've always wondered if I could get McHenry's Peak or not because I do not like a lot of exposure, but I am willing to try some Class 3 approaches without too much of it if it's possible.
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.
Beautiful area ... Going to have to add it to my lists of hikes to do ... Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it
That is stunning, Colorado is so beautiful.
Looks great! Glad y'all were careful, 3 days after you were up there, a man fell to his death on the traverse. It's always a sad and sobering reminder to be careful up there when something happens. Anyways, on a lighter note, I recently backpacked the Blue Lakes Trail up the SW ridge of Mount Sneffels, which was absolutely stunning with great scrambling, if you haven't done it already. I'd highly recommend it, especially camping at Lower Blue Lake and getting to Blue Lakes Pass at sunrise. That sunrise is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Good luck on your remaining summer trips!
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
OK, a couple of things, great views and video, beautiful. If you were solo you are either courageous or nuts, probably both. Keep treking Ruggedland enjoy your stuff.
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
Very nice video, well done. You deserve more subscribers. I'd really like to hike out the Glacier Gorge toward the base of Long's Peak someday. Of course I don't have your ability to get out to McHenry's.
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.
Those are some sweet summit views!!
One of my new fav summits in RMNP
I hiked to Frozen Lake in August, 2023, and that was enough for me…a person in his 60s. Upper Glacier Gorge is gorgeous. And the surrounding peaks look difficult, but you make it look easy! Another excellent adventure. Thanks!
Thank you!
A nice climb! Great views. Good music. Thanks!
Thank you
Beautiful views and great climb. Thanks for take me along.
Thanks Vickie
I've looked at those peaks many times since 1959. Thanks for the view from the top.
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Great video! Great climbing! Great job! All of those boulders and loose rock looked torturous, dangerous, and slow-going. Did you find this day of hiking/climbing to be difficult?
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
Wow, what climbs! A jumble of rocks on El Diente. A craggy challenging traverse, happily on "solid rock." Nice panorama. Some small bouquets of alpine flowers. A chance to glissade. Thanks for tacking us along!
Thanks Mark. That was a great day on the mountains
I did this route solo in the spring back in the late 80s. I didn't have any trouble with the route, but now, seeing and remembering all that loose rock on that traverse, I should have worn a helmet! I did have an ice axe as it had been apparent from the view from Fort Collins that most of route would be on snow. I'd planned to descend via the Keyhole, as I'd been advised, but I couldn't resist the glissade below the Loft. I memorable experience that I was lucky to pull off! Thanks for the memories.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your story
Congratulations on this challenging two peak climb. You were in the land of the 14'ers. Great video and music too. I hope to backpack to the Willow Lakes one day.
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 😊.
What a wonderful climb in a very interesting range. Willow Falls and Lake are a nice bonus. Thanks!
Thanks Mark!
Absolutely superb videography throughout! Regarding mosquitos: I believe Nick Sangetta burns citronella to ward off bugs.
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
Great video from the summit. I like that pic of Longs with clouds rolling. Hey, on your ascent, did you bypass Orton to the right or left? Id rather skip it to save my legs. 😊
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
Incredible climb and video. Thanks for taking me along. The knife edge looks like great practice for Capitol Peak.
It certainly is. Need plenty of practice before we take on that mountain. Thanks Vickie
I enjoy watching these more challenging hikes that require some skill to complete. Gorgeous early morning sky/ridge scenery at 0:41. P.S. I think more verbal commentary would be a big improvement to your videos.
Thanks for the comment/suggestion
A friend and I have started putting up some trad routes here and are hoping to do some bolting with the permission of the county and park. We're calling it "Corny-copia", which can be found on mountain project. If anyone has any info about previous climbing here, we'd love to hear it!
Congratulations, you intrepid climbers! Very appropriate music. Interesting route. Beautiful sunrise colors. Thanks!
Thanks Mark. Much appreciated