Most Overhyped Sections of Peaks?

[Trotter]

It's important that the "over hyped" sections stay that way. It saves lives and keeps a natural progression to climbing them, start easy, build a skill set, become a more sure footed climber etc.

Confidence without ego is the sexiest trait a person can have. This question is silly and can be answered with one word: Perspective.

+1

[RonfarZ3]

Also back on topic, there are a few sections which receive a lot of "hype" that I felt could be easily avoided:
- The Class 4 chimney on N. Maroon can be bypassed by a Class 3 section to the side.
- The Class 2 gully on Lindsey can be bypassed by the Class 3 route up the ridge.
- The Class 4 move on Mount Wilson can be bypassed by hiking from Kilpacker.
- The "2,800 ft. of suck" on Maroon can be mostly bypassed by a route that's just to the left of it (although finding that same route on the way down is a different issue).

Still, I will agree with some assessments of overhyped sections:
- The catwalk on Eolus.
- The knife-edge on Capitol (I'll even include getting to the top of K2 in this).
- Kit Carson Avenue (getting back down from Challenger was way more irritating).
- The hourglass on Little Bear (granted, this is with no other hikers to knock rocks on, or vice versa).

[Hungry Jack]

Surprised no one has mentioned the ledges on Sherman

[Jim Davies]

Surprised no one has mentioned the ledges on Sherman

Those belong in the "underhyped" thread.

[akoller]

I was completely hyped up for the narrows section up Longs... almost as much of a let down as the knife edge!

I agree, the narrows is a cool place but you literally just walk across. Even when covered with (stable) snow it was not a big deal. Each time I've been up the loft or keyhole the homestretch was the sketchiest part -- dare I say it is underhyped.

[AyeYo]

^^^

I am not so sure what kind of "community dialogue" this thread has created. But I don't think that people let Kit Carson Ave. deter them from climbing the mtn. Most of the accidents on KC happen because people miss the exit on the way down, not actually on the avenue, I thought that was common knowledge.

Most people use this website to aid in navigation of the 14ers, there is even an app and a downloadable version of all the standard and even some non standard routes. Those routes were carefully put together and bring extra attention to sections that need extra attention. I mean Capitol's Knife has huge exposure on both sides, is that a fact? The over or under hyping is in the mind of the individual. People miss the exit of Kit Carson's Avenue, wander down too far, get off route and need rescue or fall, is that a fact? On Pyramid Peak you have to make a small jump across a broken ledge, is that a fact? People miss the crossover on Crestone Needle and there are consequences, is that a fact?

I suppose I over reacted, this is not the first time I have seen threads along this line, it is just the first time I have chose to respond. Sorry if I am out of place. Also, I am not a 14ers facebook member

I think you're missing the point that threads like these, aside from the fun of making jokes, are a great way to bring the hype levels back to reality and keep the elite mountaineers in check. The elite mountaineers here and on social media tend to hype their 14er routes into K2 expeditions, which deters and scares off new people. While under-hype isn't safe either (hence my other thread), over-hype only serves to inflate egos while offering no additional safety margin.

[XterraRob]

[tobiasfunke]

are a great way to bring the hype levels back to reality and keep the elite mountaineers in check. The elite mountaineers here and on social media tend to hype their 14er routes into K2 expeditions,

Yo Yo, why don't you go back and post some more anti-elitist bulls**t on the Spire thread? That worked out well for you, didn't it?

Stay safe in the Sawatch...

Dick

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[oldschool]

As this thread has morphed into an "elite mountaineer" diatribe, would someone please define what an elite Colorado mountaineer is and as it pertains to 14ers?

[Tory Wells]

As this thread has morphed into an "elite mountaineer" diatribe, would someone please define what an elite Colorado mountaineer is and as it pertains to 14ers?

Only the Great and Wise AyeYo could possibly answer that question, since apparently he is the only one who can see them.

[Hungry Jack]

Those posters aren't elitists. No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of.

[tobiasfunke]

As this thread has morphed into an "elite mountaineer" diatribe, would someone please define what an elite Colorado mountaineer is and as it pertains to 14ers?

A winter ascent of Mt Logan should count, no?