Bob Crantz wrote:
"Gary" wrote in message
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Are you a Fourteener bagger? My wife and I have climbed about 15 of
them. Most had significant electrical activity and we always try to be
on our way down well before noon.


I've climbed them all and am working on climbing all of them in winter.

Glory!


That is great. Which did you find the most challenging?

"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:
"Gary" wrote in message
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Are you a Fourteener bagger? My wife and I have climbed about 15 of
them. Most had significant electrical activity and we always try to be
on our way down well before noon.


I've climbed them all and am working on climbing all of them in winter.

Glory!


That is great. Which did you find the most challenging?

Everyone asks that question. By standard routes maybe Pyramid, Wetterhorn,
The Bells, Crestone Needle. I think rotted rock makes it more dangerous
(hence "challenging"), it depends on what one considers a challenge.
Did you know some people have run up 14 of them in less than 60 hours
(virtually non stop) without using a car or bicycle? One guy is attempting
to climb them all self powered.

Amen!

Bob Crantz wrote:
"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:

"Gary" wrote in message
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Are you a Fourteener bagger? My wife and I have climbed about 15 of
them. Most had significant electrical activity and we always try to be
on our way down well before noon.


I've climbed them all and am working on climbing all of them in winter.

Glory!



That is great. Which did you find the most challenging?


Everyone asks that question. By standard routes maybe Pyramid, Wetterhorn,
The Bells, Crestone Needle. I think rotted rock makes it more dangerous
(hence "challenging"), it depends on what one considers a challenge.
Did you know some people have run up 14 of them in less than 60 hours
(virtually non stop) without using a car or bicycle? One guy is attempting
to climb them all self powered.

Amen!


I noticed the various 14er crazes while we were there. I think it is a
healthy passion. At least they are not killing their days arguing on
usenet. I'm envious.

"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:
"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:

"Gary" wrote in message
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Are you a Fourteener bagger? My wife and I have climbed about 15 of
them. Most had significant electrical activity and we always try to
be
on our way down well before noon.


I've climbed them all and am working on climbing all of them in winter.

Glory!



That is great. Which did you find the most challenging?


Everyone asks that question. By standard routes maybe Pyramid,
Wetterhorn,
The Bells, Crestone Needle. I think rotted rock makes it more dangerous
(hence "challenging"), it depends on what one considers a challenge.
Did you know some people have run up 14 of them in less than 60 hours
(virtually non stop) without using a car or bicycle? One guy is
attempting
to climb them all self powered.

Amen!


I noticed the various 14er crazes while we were there. I think it is a
healthy passion. At least they are not killing their days arguing on
usenet. I'm envious.

Did you know of any USAF marathon runners stationed at the Academy while you
were in the Springs?

Bob Crantz wrote:
"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:

"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:


"Gary" wrote in message
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Are you a Fourteener bagger? My wife and I have climbed about 15 of
them. Most had significant electrical activity and we always try to

be

on our way down well before noon.


I've climbed them all and am working on climbing all of them in winter.

Glory!



That is great. Which did you find the most challenging?


Everyone asks that question. By standard routes maybe Pyramid,

Wetterhorn,

The Bells, Crestone Needle. I think rotted rock makes it more dangerous
(hence "challenging"), it depends on what one considers a challenge.
Did you know some people have run up 14 of them in less than 60 hours
(virtually non stop) without using a car or bicycle? One guy is

attempting

to climb them all self powered.

Amen!



I noticed the various 14er crazes while we were there. I think it is a
healthy passion. At least they are not killing their days arguing on
usenet. I'm envious.


Did you know of any USAF marathon runners stationed at the Academy while you
were in the Springs?


No. Didn't meet anyone from the Academy.

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
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Everyone asks that question. By standard routes maybe Pyramid,
Wetterhorn,
The Bells, Crestone Needle. I think rotted rock makes it more dangerous
(hence "challenging"), it depends on what one considers a challenge.

The rotten rock of North Maroon Peak will kill you about as quickly as
anything. I took a nasty fall on South Maroon once--had to be evac'd by the
local Aspen climbing rescue dudes. Three broken bones and a concussion. I
was even wearing a helmet. They said I was very lucky to be alive.

Max

Maxprop wrote:
"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
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Everyone asks that question. By standard routes maybe Pyramid,
Wetterhorn,
The Bells, Crestone Needle. I think rotted rock makes it more dangerous
(hence "challenging"), it depends on what one considers a challenge.


The rotten rock of North Maroon Peak will kill you about as quickly as
anything. I took a nasty fall on South Maroon once--had to be evac'd by the
local Aspen climbing rescue dudes. Three broken bones and a concussion. I
was even wearing a helmet. They said I was very lucky to be alive.

Max




I am finding it interesting that so many of you are also climbers as
well as sailors. It seems that the search for the adrenaline rush knows
no bounds.

Anyone run whitewater?

I've been tubing.

Joe

"Gary" wrote in message I am finding it
interesting that so many of you are also climbers as
well as sailors. It seems that the search for the adrenaline rush knows
no bounds.

Anyone run whitewater?

I do a little whitewater. I'm not into climbing for the adrenaline rush. If
anything I try to avoid it. My attraction to climbing, especially
mountaineering, is the self reliance, the fitness level required, the broad
skillset required and the seriousness of judgement. I've seen the
adrenaline junkies get busted up real good on Mt. Edith Cavell in Canada.
Sailing is similar to mountaineering except there is little requirement for
fitness. Sailors don't have to lug a week or more worth of gear plus wet
climbing ropes up and down glacial valley walls on their back. Sailors have
air conditioners, heaters, stoves, ovens, boom boxes, wardrobe closets,
showers, a place to sleep without sharp rocks or rats, etc. They couldn't
live for a week on frozen sardines, frozen vienna sausages, Jolly Ranchers
and exert 5,000+ calories a day. The closest sailors come to true suffering
is here on this newsgroup, listening to Capt RB all day.

Amen!

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
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Sailing is similar to mountaineering except there is little requirement
for
fitness. Sailors don't have to lug a week or more worth of gear plus wet
climbing ropes up and down glacial valley walls on their back. Sailors
have
air conditioners, heaters, stoves, ovens, boom boxes, wardrobe closets,
showers, a place to sleep without sharp rocks or rats, etc.

Amen!

Otoh, when you go to sleep, the mountain doesn't slam up and down and make
the most godawful racket.

Amen!

John Cairns