Colorado peak questions, condition requests and other info.
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Matt wrote:Also, I've done Glennon in shorts several times. IDK what the big deal is. Many of the foothill peaks are much worse, and don't even offer any scrambling.
Either you have tougher legs than I have or are better at route finding than I am. Probably both...
I take the mountain climber's approach to housekeeping - don't look down
boudreaux wrote:Dumpster Divers---someone who pursues the smaller, low elevation, more obscure peaks, off the beaten path, that only county summitters would do! Requires serious bushwhacking, determination, and above all passion for the pursuit of peaks! A hiker from Washington state coined that name about 10 years ago I believe!
Back in the day when I was just doing the 14ers, I used to laugh at these people, thinking they were wasting their time. This is where it happens and these peaks bring the most satisfaction to me, a sense of accomplishment beyond explanation. Put simply they are FUN peaks where you hone your outdoor skills to an expert level!
I enjoy me some dumpster diving: http://14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.ph ... m=tripmine
Also, I've done Glennon in shorts several times. IDK what the big deal is. Many of the foothill peaks are much worse, and don't even offer any scrambling.
I'm all about being in the Dumpster Diver Gang! Can we all get matching tattoos?
"So I say, do not discriminate what constitutes a mountain. Be happy you are in a continual pursuit of something that gives you energy in life.” —Stefan Feller
dhgold wrote:Listsofjohn has trip reports for many of the lower peaks in (and out of) the state.
Thanks! I've been all over that site like ants on candy since Matt posted some lists. I even found some cool caves...spoooooky
Cave link: http://listsofjohn.com/peak/2462" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"So I say, do not discriminate what constitutes a mountain. Be happy you are in a continual pursuit of something that gives you energy in life.” —Stefan Feller
Dumpster divers unite. That forum on 14erworld was a fun hangout back in the day.
Like Matt and some others noted, Legault Mt. is a nice close one. I also enjoy the Blue Mountain group (East Blue, Blue Mt and Baby Blue) which you can access from Golden Gate Canyon Park. Raleigh/Long Scraggy I enjoyed. Evergreen Mt/Elephant Butte are nice. There are some UN 8ers in the conifer area too that I remembered being pleasant. (And for the most part legal.) Mt Glennon is weird. Why build stairs that nice and just end with a crappy use trail? Oh well.
hessma wrote:Thanks! I've been all over that site like ants on candy since Matt posted some lists. I even found some cool caves...spoooooky
Cave link: http://listsofjohn.com/peak/2462" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dumpster divers unite. That forum on 14erworld was a fun hangout back in the day.
Like Matt and some others noted, Legault Mt. is a nice close one. I also enjoy the Blue Mountain group (East Blue, Blue Mt and Baby Blue) which you can access from Golden Gate Canyon Park. Raleigh/Long Scraggy I enjoyed. Evergreen Mt/Elephant Butte are nice. There are some UN 8ers in the conifer area too that I remembered being pleasant. (And for the most part legal.) Mt Glennon is weird. Why build stairs that nice and just end with a crappy use trail? Oh well.
hessma wrote:Thanks! I've been all over that site like ants on candy since Matt posted some lists. I even found some cool caves...spoooooky
Cave link: http://listsofjohn.com/peak/2462" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"So I say, do not discriminate what constitutes a mountain. Be happy you are in a continual pursuit of something that gives you energy in life.” —Stefan Feller
Derek wrote:Dumpster divers unite. That forum on 14erworld was a fun hangout back in the day.
That was my baby, suggested it to Stevo and he liked the idea, unfortunately some members didn't like it and the name was changed to Sub Alpine!
I know how hard it is to find hikers willing to do these kinds of peaks as well, the vast majority of my 200+ dumpster dives were solo, so I feel ya Derek! But these days my schedule probably won't allow me that luxury of meeting up with others to make these more fun!
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I found a variation on Chair Rock that I think goes at 5.8/9. Stiff for sure, but not the 5.10> of the standard route. If you're interested I'd love to go back, but in warmer weather. Much warmer weather...
