Hiking Longs Peak via The Keyhole
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- My solo climb of Long's Peak via the Keyhole route.
Long's peak is Colorado's north most 14er at 14,259′ and sits within Rocky Mountain National Park. I have been wanting to climb Longs since I moved to Colorado as I stare it it daily, however, weather and timing never worked out until this fine Saturday in August.
Long's is a very popular hike and battling the hordes of people was the most difficult part of this climb.
Stats:
16.8miles
~5000 ft
#14ers #hiking #climbing #mountains #colorado #adventure #hike #rmnp #getoutside
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:10: Dawn
4:30 Keyhole + Ledges
5:22 Trough + Narrows
6:45 Summit
8:45 Downclimb
11:11 Outro/Climb Info
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![Longs Peak | Solo Hike & Climb on Cables & Keyhole Routes! [4K UHD Cinematic]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BzSD46nk0w8/mqdefault.jpg)
Absolutely brilliant filming bud, this looks gorgeous!
I did Longs a couple times. At one might have been on a weekend due to travel arrangements. Weekdays a much better. There are a lot of people, but they spread out nicely, and most do not summit. The people are also friendly. I found that arriving early helps. I arrived at the lot by 2 AM. I did a ton of research online, and read several climbing journals ahead of time to get an idea of what the mountain held for me. It's beautiful. The climb is serious. There is exposure. Get in shape so that you will enjoy it. Going down is tricky. Take your time.
Good vid & info - thanks!
Thanks for watching
great vid man, sounds like going solo, you were able to move pretty fast. i'm going solo in the morning, read there is a little ice and snow, but we'll see how it goes. cheers.
Yep that's my usual style usually and may try and get up Longs one more time this year with some snow to add some spice.
I was hiking close to Longs Saturday and saw a little snow on the north side but have no idea how much is still there . Best of luck with the climb and enjoy
Fantastic video Jake!
Thanks for watching!
So much beauty but all those people make me cringe.
I did a trip 2 weeks ago and saw about 10 people in total. 😁
The video should be up today, we Bivy camped at the Boulder field.
Cheers
Yeah it was insane and I have been meaning to get up there again this Fall but we'll see how the mountain looks after this last snow.
It was good getting up there the first time but I am for sure focused on shoulder season for Longs from now on.
Yes, definitely recommend the shoulder season. It’s a completely different experience without the ppl. I would like to get in another trip some time in Nov. I love snow conditions. I just posted a video from our Bivy camp at the Boulder field. We originally planned on for 5 peaks but you know how Mother Nature has other plans some times..
In the 80s I climbed Longs 9×. Next time you get up there hike down to the rock at the top of the Diamond and hang your feet over the edge and hold your camera out with your arm and point at your feet. Great pic of your feet and Chasm Lake below!!! Great vid!!!
That's awesome and sounds like a great photo spot! I'll for sure find that rock next time I am up there and may even make it up one more time this year.
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Should I show up at 1am then? 😂
Show up on a weekday
*fewer* people, not less people, you savage
I love these videos but please don’t complain about the people when you come on an August Saturday, and don’t complain about rocks if you don’t even bring a helmet.
My intent was not to complain but here's some more context from my point of view as shooting things in the moment never articulates things perfectly.
I knew i was in for crowds but it was worse than i expected so I was honest in the video.
As for rocks i wanted to earn people of rock fall danger if they are to do the climb. I didnt bring a helmet as a deliberate decision and was hyperaware of people and potential rock fall as i climbed.
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