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Peak(s):  Capitol Peak  -  14,138 feet
"K2"  -  13,668 feet
Date Posted:  08/20/2010
Modified:  03/08/2011
Date Climbed:   08/15/2010
Author:  mattpayne11
 Capitol - A Formidable Assignment   

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRIP REPORT, INCLUDING OVER 60 PHOTOS!

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I hope you enjoy the full trip report. Sorry for the routing of content - easiest way for me to get the articles up and for photos to be displayed.



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Comments or Questions
LoneStar
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Incredible Report
8/20/2010 2:20pm
Excellent photos throughout and video from the knife edge. Thanks for letting me vicariously climb in your boots and enjoy a trip I'm not quite up for myself. congrats and thanks for sharing.


mattpayne11
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Sure thing!
8/20/2010 3:12pm
Thanks for taking time to check it out - glad it was a good read for you. Don't let capitol scare you too much - the mountain is a lot of fun. Just practice on less crazy mountains and you'll feel great on that day!


George James
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Fun Climb
8/20/2010 5:08pm
”A group from Ft. Collins joined us on the summit, and conversation quickly went to skiing Capitol Peak.” Hahah, that's amusing. Pretty sweet day, nice to meet you up there.


14erFred
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Great Trip Report
8/20/2010 5:45pm
Matt: A fabulous report of a beautiful trip -- very (knife) edgeucational! Thanks for sharing the adventure!


time2climb
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Living on the edge!
8/20/2010 6:33pm
Great writeup and outstanding pictures! I loved your pano's. Our group was there the day before you guys and it was one of the most amazing days I've ever had! Thanks for sharing your awesome report. Happy climbing


mattpayne11
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Nice
8/20/2010 7:05pm
Hey George! Hope you're well. Thank you all for the great comments. Appreciate them. The write-ups do take some time but it is worth it! Love to share the love for the mountains!


Knockneed Man
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Awesome day
8/20/2010 10:06pm
Nice tr... I saw you guys on the summit by the way. We came up on the direct ridge. Fun day!


LIV
User
Nice job!
8/21/2010 3:13am
Great photos and trip report -- probably one of the best assembled compilations I've seen. Thanks, and glad you guys had a great day!!


mattpayne11
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Danke
8/21/2010 4:45am
Thanks guys. Knockneed - that route is very fun isnt it!?


jenren81
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stunning photos
8/29/2012 5:55pm
Absolutely amazing photography, I can't wait to tackle this one next summer! Great trip report also.



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