Awesome. You make it look easy. Wow, this was very technical. That Class 4 move looked more like Class 6. Love your style and videos. I love the way you educate on your videos. Such a fan!
Great memories of climbing this with my dad. On the traverse we took a route where you have to jump over about a five foot gap - not a big distance, but, a big fall if you messed up! Beautiful view from that north peak.
Ended up doing this hike this year. And it was one of my favorites. Fantastic summer scramble. The class 4 move is really sketch now. The rock has become polished from so many people doing it so even my sport climbing self and my buddy both in approach shoes didn’t feel secure on it.
MrSomeofthem Colorado is awesome but hiking is the best way to explore the state! If you want tense, you should watch my little Bear Blanca Traverse video 😬
This is fantastic and it's great seeing other climbers in the view, which provides a very accurate sense of scale, often missing in solo climbs. Experienced climbers of course usually know. Then, the first pitch on rock really says it all. The way you look up is great, too often go pro video is angled down, or close in front. Nice for seeing ski tips but it's cool to see up and out as well.
Do you rock climb? I just wonder how you advanced your technical Class 3 and 4 scrambling skills to where they are now. You make it look so easy. I'm just now getting into rock climbing, partly so I can have the skills to summit Class 4 14ers.
I do a bit but I’m really not very good at it. I really got to where I am now by lots and lots of experience. Rock climbing is a great way to feel more comfortable on exposure and scrambling for sure 👍🏽
Which 13ers do you think would offer the best views for a beginner/medium type hiker? i.e. mostly class 2 with maybe a little touch of 3 that isn't too scary? Also ideally not too much route finding since I have a horrible sense of direction.
Check out Mt Ouray, James Peak or even the one I just posted - Cronin Peak. TBH, most 13ers require a bit of route finding but Ouray and James are pretty good options.
As a revisiting fourteeners hiker. What sequence of fourteeners would you recommend? Just use the Roach book on Class 1 - 6? I have selected many and trying to prioritize. I have done Bierstadt, Bross, Quandary, many years ago. I am usually not good with exposure and advanced Class 3 or higher scramble but want to get better. Thoughts? Perhaps a video?
Check out this link: www.thevirtualsherpa.com/yds-class-system-explained/ for the class system explained - will help you choose more advanced hikes and understand the class system a bit better. In terms of progress - I would start with lower class hikes and then work up to hikes that have small sections of higher class (IE Sneffels, Castle, Ellingwood etc.) and then work towards hikes with longer higher class moves - Mt Lindsey is a great one. I like the idea on a video - maybe will make one in the future. Whether its a 14er or not, its just good to get comfortable with higher class (3,4,5) sections so that you get more comfortable on them.
How was the Fourth of July road? I’ve heard it’s not the best but it’s also not the worst. I read your review of the road. Would a normal clearance Nissan Versa Make it or would you suggest parking further down the road ? Also, did your car make it to the upper trail head?
Jason Thomas it’s in really solid shape - my legacy made it all the way to the TH with minimal problems and just being careful with your line. Once your at the lot I would recommend parking along the road if your car is lower clearance.
Awesome. You make it look easy. Wow, this was very technical. That Class 4 move looked more like Class 6. Love your style and videos. I love the way you educate on your videos. Such a fan!
Class 5.6 class 6 isn't a thing
Great memories of climbing this with my dad. On the traverse we took a route where you have to jump over about a five foot gap - not a big distance, but, a big fall if you messed up! Beautiful view from that north peak.
Ended up doing this hike this year. And it was one of my favorites. Fantastic summer scramble.
The class 4 move is really sketch now. The rock has become polished from so many people doing it so even my sport climbing self and my buddy both in approach
shoes didn’t feel secure on it.
Bringing back memories - forgot about that move.
I love your videos,, you have taken me so many places I would have no other way to go. Thanks
Rimfire Jones that’s so great to hear and thank you for the support!
I was tense the whole time LOL! I'm new to CO and have so much to learn but your videos show me what's possible!! thanks!
MrSomeofthem Colorado is awesome but hiking is the best way to explore the state! If you want tense, you should watch my little Bear Blanca Traverse video 😬
The Virtual Sherpa absolutely!! I have done 13ers to start with. And yeah I’m watching that one ;)
Keep it up and stay safe!
You should do a video for Navajo Peak!
This is fantastic and it's great seeing other climbers in the view, which provides a very accurate sense of scale, often missing in solo climbs. Experienced climbers of course usually know. Then, the first pitch on rock really says it all. The way you look up is great, too often go pro video is angled down, or close in front. Nice for seeing ski tips but it's cool to see up and out as well.
Love the video/climb. I live in Boulder and would love to go up if you go again this year. Sorry for my slow reply since this is 2 years old.
Do you rock climb? I just wonder how you advanced your technical Class 3 and 4 scrambling skills to where they are now. You make it look so easy. I'm just now getting into rock climbing, partly so I can have the skills to summit Class 4 14ers.
I do a bit but I’m really not very good at it. I really got to where I am now by lots and lots of experience. Rock climbing is a great way to feel more comfortable on exposure and scrambling for sure 👍🏽
Really love your videos. What do you shoot your videos on and what's your camera setup?
Sam Moldo check out this video I go over it all ua-cam.com/video/AdiUeK8S4mo/v-deo.html it’s towards the end
What style crampons did you use?
I went down a snow slope like that and took one step in and sunk to my hip.
Probably time to get off the mountain then - sinking past your ankles is usually a sign of much much higher avi danger.
Which 13ers do you think would offer the best views for a beginner/medium type hiker? i.e. mostly class 2 with maybe a little touch of 3 that isn't too scary? Also ideally not too much route finding since I have a horrible sense of direction.
Check out Mt Ouray, James Peak or even the one I just posted - Cronin Peak. TBH, most 13ers require a bit of route finding but Ouray and James are pretty good options.
Did you have to go all the way back to the summit of South Arapahoe?
Yep, back down the standard route of SA.
As a revisiting fourteeners hiker. What sequence of fourteeners would you recommend? Just use the Roach book on Class 1 - 6? I have selected many and trying to prioritize. I have done Bierstadt, Bross, Quandary, many years ago. I am usually not good with exposure and advanced Class 3 or higher scramble but want to get better. Thoughts? Perhaps a video?
Check out this link: www.thevirtualsherpa.com/yds-class-system-explained/ for the class system explained - will help you choose more advanced hikes and understand the class system a bit better. In terms of progress - I would start with lower class hikes and then work up to hikes that have small sections of higher class (IE Sneffels, Castle, Ellingwood etc.) and then work towards hikes with longer higher class moves - Mt Lindsey is a great one. I like the idea on a video - maybe will make one in the future. Whether its a 14er or not, its just good to get comfortable with higher class (3,4,5) sections so that you get more comfortable on them.
How was the Fourth of July road? I’ve heard it’s not the best but it’s also not the worst. I read your review of the road. Would a normal clearance Nissan Versa Make it or would you suggest parking further down the road ? Also, did your car make it to the upper trail head?
Jason Thomas it’s in really solid shape - my legacy made it all the way to the TH with minimal problems and just being careful with your line. Once your at the lot I would recommend parking along the road if your car is lower clearance.
Can you snowshoe around here in the winter?
Alex Morose you can def snowshoe in this area but TH access might be more tricky in the winter.
@@TheVirtualsherpa Ok awesome, thanks my man! Great video too