BillMiddlebrook says:
Here are the results so far.

Winner of the 1st GPS on 6/18/2008: http://www.14ers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13656]Read More...
Winner of the 2nd GPS on 7/14/2008: http://14ers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14444]Read More...
Winner of the 3rd GPS: tbd
Winner of the 4th GPS: tbd
Winner of the 5th GPS: tbd on 9/9/2008


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The GPS Giveaway has helped promote the 14ers.com store, so I'm [color=#FF0000]adding a 5TH GPS!!!

smoove says:
This topic comes up a lot. I think I posted in a thread about it just last week.

Sorry about that. I should've used the ol' search function first. I have yet to buy a helmet--good idea for this one? I've read some people advocating for helmets on anything Class 3 and above.

gatorchick says:
"elkheart22"  "Kate"  "elkheart22"  We will be in Fairplay Saturday for the annual Llama races.
Similar to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5WLnjgvGzM? lol

No, that's hardly a race. In Fairplay you have about 7 creek crossings, a bridge crossing,
a ton of willows to thrash through, AND Hell Hill to deal with, all in about 3 1/2 miles.

Very entertaining....


Llamas and not burros? When is the Fairplay burro race??

We are hoping to do Shav & Tab Saturday and then we're staying at a friend's cabin in Fairplay that night and hopefully hiking Quandary with our friends on Sunday. As long as we get the Saturday hike in I don't really care what happens on Sunday. Actually, come to think of it, I won't be heartbroken if Saturday doesn't happen either ... I'm still licking my wounds from KC & Challenger last weekend!

Regardless, we will be IN the mountains for sure!

RichAllen says:
I just did the Sawtooth on the 20th, and it is not nearly as technically difficult as I had always heard. We did the Tour de Abyss, which involved driving up Mt Evans Rd. past Summit Lake and parking at the end of the switchback in the saddle between Evans and Epaulet (or is that Epaulie). We then descended west into the basin and then immediately went up to the SE ridge of Bierstadt. That ridge is actually more fun than the Sawtooth, IMHO. Follow the ridge to Bierstadt's summit, then descend to the Sawtooth route. It is only a little over 5 miles and took about 5 hours with breaks.

cbauer10 says:
I would say get on the trail by 6:00 am. It is a fairly lengthy climb, but nothing too serious. It is even longer if you plan on getting Tabeguache as well. I mean you may as well, it is right there. I would say that if you are in pretty good shape that you could get them both in about 9 - 10 hours. Tabeguache is only an hour each direction, or less. I think you are well prepared and should have a good time. Be safe and don't get summit fever if the clouds role in. If you are worried about it, start earlier, it might even be neat to start at like 3:00 am and hike in the dark by the moonlight. Check what the moon forecast will be. It is interesting climbing at that hour. Have fun!!!

runningstix says:
My wife has friends in ohio that base jump all over, they are skydiving instructors during the day. I keep telling her to have them come visit and take me with them.

Wifes response:
"Not til you get me pregnant"

I guess once we do decide to have children I will have 9 months of shear chaos!!
I better start saving!

twitchjackson says:
I have been looking for current info on Snowmass Mountain and am wondering if anyone thinks that bringing the skies is worth it. I have read that most people suggest crampons and an axe, as I would have guessed, but how are the cups and runnel conditions? Has anyone skied the bowl recently? Thanks

La Mula says:
Is this event in Gilpin or JeffCo?

ocomik says:
I would probably offer up the suggestion of doing Bierstadt from Guanella Pass TH. You start at 12K, trail head is more accessible, the trail is well defined with some steep sections, and overall I think considerably more scenic than Grays/Torreys (which you can see from Bierstadt). Roundtrip is ~ 6 miles and can take between 4 and 5 hours.

covfrrider says:
"SpringsHiker"  They also have a "shot blok" competitor that is very tasty. Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews.

Hey, thanks for that info and I would really be interested to try those. Where did you find them?

REI has em, or you can order buy by the case direct. There's a dealer locator on their home page as well.

http://www.honeystinger.com/

Apparently they have some relationship with Big Agnes, as I got a sample pack with my BA pillow I ordered.

smoove says:
cmetsker wrote:
Perhaps. But we are old chicks looking for an easy gig.


Grays/Torreys? Shav/Tab?

Sheesh, I vote Grays/Torreys for WAY easier than Shav/Tab!

astrobassman says:
Thanks for all the tips...very helpful.

covfrrider says:
All the road info you could possibly want...

http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/trailheads2.php?thparm=fr04

Yes, I could get a Honda Accord up that road, only you know if you could.

CO Native says:
Actually the website takes away your time. Climbing is what the time is for.

Mark Milburn says:
..."I'm...dreaming, of a white...August!" I wish...

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robby40 says:
No outhouse - take WAG bags. Need 4WD to get there. Very good tenting/car camping there. Not a huge amount of space available but was not crowded when I was there last week-end.

Daniel Trugman says:
In other news, yet another 14ers.com thread has been hijacked by Viagra...

George James says:
"timberlinecolorado56"  The profile of the initial ascent to gain the ridge seems brutal. Is the grueling ascent worth it?
The whole thing was kind of brutal, but I don't remember the intital ascent to get up there being a big deal to me, and if I had to do it again for the first time, I would in a heartbeat. It was awesome. Not so sure about doing it a second time tho...

http://www.14ers.com/images/trips/lapl/5_2007091923551615.jpg

"Jack"  Generally, the ridge is a committing up and down class 3/4 rollercoaster that requires careful routefinding.
That's a pretty good description. Longest rollercoaster ride ever.

I think the most important thing is to try and find the best weather day possible for it, cause if bad weather shows up there's really nowhere to go once you get going on the ridge.

"csuram"  It was an epic day that formed some of my now best friends and I would definitely recommend the ridge if you can tolerate exposure! Good luck!
+1

thilo13 says:
A 14er doesn't care if you don't finish it

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elkheart22 says:
"paully"  It's easy to mistake this saddle for Venable Pass. The Venable/Comanche Loop veers away from Venable Pass and heads up Phantom Terrace to this unnamed saddle. Without having a map, you might think that this is actually Venable Pass. The saddle is pretty awesome, and should be named. I highly recommend this hike to anyone looking for a long, non-technical route. The scenery is amazing (one of the few hikes in the Sangres that actually allows you to cross over the crest of the range to the western side and back again), and you can easily grab two 13ers en-route (Venable and Comanche). Above Venable Lakes, you're likely to have the loop to yourself until you get back down to Comanche Lake.

I agree, I have been up to the Phantom Terrace many times, it's an awesome hike....