McHenrys Peak Trip Report 09/27/2010

Peak(s):	McHenrys Peak - 13,330 feet Arrowhead - 12642
Date Posted:	09/27/2010
Date Climbed:	09/26/2010
Author:	George James

Arrowhead to McHenrys
Route: Arrowhead Summit Ramp to McHenrys Northeast Ar�te, Stone Man Pass Descent Date Climbed: Yesterday Climbers: A Lot Crowds: None (besides us) Trailhead: Bear Lake Elevation Gain: A Bunch RT mileage: Far Skies: Bluebird Spicyness: Medium Total Time: Whatevs Bottom Line: What a great day... The End.

Comments or Questions

mattpayne11	Sweet 9/27/2010 12:54pm Love the photos George. Looks like a great time on a great mountain! I've always had interest in this one.
Doctor No	Nice work! 9/27/2010 1:46pm This has always been my favorite part of RMNP. I can speculate as to Bear Lake vs. Glacier Gorge - my girlfriend and I did Frozen Lake a month ago, and the GG parking lot was full, so we drove to BL. We then went to the Mills Lake trail via Lake Hiayaha instead of waiting for a shuttle back to GG (of course, you could also go from BL directly past Alberta Falls, but we'd seen a lot of Alberta Falls already).
TomPierce	Cool report! 9/27/2010 4:24pm Way to get after it, George! Really enjoyed your pics. -Tom
Kevin Baker	nice 9/27/2010 4:44pm Sweet shots, George! Arrowhead Arete sure is a blast, huh? Looks like it was a bit spicier with some patches of snow. I was just up there on Sat for Chiefs Head and Spearhead. Glacier Gorge rocks!
George James	Thank You 9/27/2010 5:54pm Yep, Glacier Gorge parking full of turistas. No matter tho, Bear Lake is not much farther away, what with the 'secret' trail and all...shhh! It was a blast indeed. Magically delicious from start to finish. Some pretty exciting moves mixed in with that snow on the route. Thanks very much for the kind words, I'm glad you all enjoyed this report.
My-Therapy	Great Pictures! 9/27/2010 6:04pm Loved the pictures! Thanks for sharing.
lordhelmut	I'm surprised 9/27/2010 7:38pm That Bull Elk, gatekeeper of Glacier Gorge, hasn't gored anyone this year. My friend was charged multiple times and we were grunted at on the way out. That guy sits around pickin skabs, takin names and has a grudge against humanity. Nice choice of peaks by the way. Papillon asked a bus full of Asians if they were there to climb the North Face of Chief's Head, but they were only there for an attempt at Alberta Falls.
wooderson	Please, please, please.... 9/28/2010 1:16am ...let this Indian summer hold out for another couple of weekends! I have McHenry's in my sights for Oct. 9 and I'm hoping there isn't any more than the dusting of snow you guys encountered by then. Gorgeous photos. Looks like you all had an incredible day. And I agree w/ Brian, that elk is a force to be reckoned with! You seem to have caught him at a particularly belligerent moment.
Papillon	Nice work, George... 9/28/2010 3:46am I really like the text-free report. It fits and I recommend running with this style down the road. I'd also like to say that your work with the CSU Outdoor Club has been pretty damn admirable. I've been following it for a few years. Not to come off like an old man or anything but it seems like mountaineers and outdoor-enthusiasts are a dying breed. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, my friend. l look forward to your future reports.
Presto	Absolutely beautiful photos ... 9/28/2010 2:34pm Very nice! Those silhouette ones are just breathtaking ... as is the photo of Long's showing the keyhole all the way up the trough. 8) I'd like more please. Thanks for posting. Happy trails!
George James	Thanks again 9/29/2010 7:11pm We watched that Elk for a good while actually, and he really didn't seem to care one bit that we were there...until the moment captured in the photo...and then it was time to go! Your comments are all much appreciated. Thanks.
SenadR	Nice! 1/5/2011 5:27pm Nice photo reportage!
JohnWilliams	Wow 5/9/2011 5:48pm Way Cool George!
Johnson	Cool 6/2/2011 2:57pm Cool trip. I too am increasingly interested in these peaks. We did Taylor Peak the other day from Glacier Gorge TH and really enjoyed ourselves. Nice pictures. Question: Why start at Bear Lake vs Glacier Gorge? Just curious as I would like to learn.

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