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Peak(s):  Longs Peak  -  14,259 feet
Date Posted:  12/13/2008
Date Climbed:   07/15/2006
Author:  peakmind
 Longs Peak Keyhole Ridge   

With a long break coming up, Brian and I looked for a long, high-altitude climb to keep us sore for a few extra days. We settled on Longs Peak Keyhole Ridge: a moderate ridge climb with spectacular views and a direct route to the summit. I also had a private agenda; I was going to see if I could avoid dehydration rather than tolerate it.

The route included a 7.25 mile one-way hike with a 3,600 foot elevation gain (ranger station to false keyhole) plus 5 mostly adventurous pitches of 4th class to 5.5 climbing.




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