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2021 has turned out to be a shitty year. My peak count is not bad, but my mileage/elevation is at about half of 2020's total. The persistent smoke put a hurt on me. It has not bothered me in the past, but this year it got to me. I was doing well in June and July, then in early August one of our dogs died suddenly and I've only been out two times since. Both times sucked, I had no giddy up in my go, almost like I was suffering from altitude sickness. I thought September would be my comeback month, but dammit if I did not come down with bronchitis, at least I did not get COVID again.
That said, I know some here are dealing with much bigger issues like cancer battles and such. I hope you all are winning them!
Mount Rainier (June)
Sharkstooth RMNP (August) to finish the Top 100 peaks in RMNP
5 centennials
19 bicentennials
13 tricentennials
63 ranked 13ers + 22 unranked 13ers = 85
Didn't get: Gannett Peak, Kilimanjaro, or any of the 3 technical cents....these will all be big priorities for next year
ScottLovesRMNP wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:48 pm
I'm happy with how I'm doing this year so far:
Mount Rainier (June)
Sharkstooth RMNP (August) to finish the Top 100 peaks in RMNP
5 centennials
19 bicentennials
13 tricentennials
63 ranked 13ers + 22 unranked 13ers = 85
Didn't get: Gannett Peak, Kilimanjaro, or any of the 3 technical cents....these will all be big priorities for next year
Dang, how many days a week do you do peaks? I thought I climbed a lot, currently 44 on the year, but to accomplish this number, are you doing a lot of link ups, single mountain outings and high volume, both?
ScottLovesRMNP wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:48 pm
I'm happy with how I'm doing this year so far:
Mount Rainier (June)
Sharkstooth RMNP (August) to finish the Top 100 peaks in RMNP
5 centennials
19 bicentennials
13 tricentennials
63 ranked 13ers + 22 unranked 13ers = 85
Didn't get: Gannett Peak, Kilimanjaro, or any of the 3 technical cents....these will all be big priorities for next year
Dang, how many days a week do you do peaks? I thought I climbed a lot, currently 44 on the year, but to accomplish this number, are you doing a lot of link ups, single mountain outings and high volume, both?
It's a bit of both, especially in summer when I'm not working. Rest of the year I only work about half the week. That helps, along with doing link-ups and getting out often. Having said that, I've seen a number of others on here that I'm sure can put my peak count to shame. I also expect my count to dwindle in years ahead as I leave more peaks to be done that are in the San Juans, far from where I live in northern Colorado.
stephakett wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:28 am
now that we're for real into 2021, i can officially narrow this down. in order of importance:
1. formal commitment to the CT. headed out June 29 for 5-1/2 weeks in the woods with Archer. possible inclusion of Mt. Hope A, TBD.
when i return, a few meager offerings:
2. Longs - with my dog headed into retirement soon, it's time to start working on my C3 peaks- starting with the Loft on Longs.
3. Tour De Massive (roll-over from 2020 goals)
Bonus: Antero, East La Plata-- if i have the time.
1. bailed. as it turns out, thru-hiking is not my favorite way to explore.
2. failed. lost my trail legs while re-evaluating my life, learning to fly fish, traveling for work, and dealing with an unusual stomach bug/prolonged digestive issue after stopping at a KFC in pueblo. as if anyone needed more reasons to dislike pueblo...
3. logistical barriers. hopefully halfmoon TH opens up for next year.
Bonus: N/A
with that said, i'll throw in a new Q4 goal to maintain my trail fitness through EOY.
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” – Mary Davis
Finish the 13ers (1 left, ski descent of Star when spring snow window allows) Done! May 16
Finish ranked Collegiate Peaks Wilderness (3 left) Done! Finished on Green October 3
Finish ranked Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness (5 left) - no new progress this year
New winter ascents, thinking Clinton, Pikes, Shav-Tab for sure, maybe some others? Just got Pikes in the High 100 new in winter (other new one was a lower 13er, "Mountain Boy Peak")
Get out of state and hopefully out of country pending pandemic travel opening back up Capitol Reef in April, Henry Mountains Memorial Day
"We want the unpopular challenge. We want to test our intellect!" - Snapcase
"You are not what you own" - Fugazi
"Life's a mountain not a beach" - Fortune Cookie I got at lunch the other day
bergsteigen wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:39 pm
1. Stay healthy with bones in one piece So far, so good
2. Ski some Elk and SJ 13ers that I don’t want to touch dry. 3 *new* Elks skied
3. Hike a bunch more new 13ers, including long backpacks 16 new 13ers, 30 13ers overall, 2 backpacks
4. Get on a rope and go vertical Twice, with 2 different partners
"Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games." - Ernest Hemingway (or was it Barnaby Conrad?)
Your knees only get so many bumps in life, don't waste them on moguls!
“No athlete is truly tested until they’ve stared an injury in the face and come out on the other side stronger than ever” -anonymous
Some Flatirons as I still haven't been up the Third.
So far no progress and actually I've only be able to climb once this year at the Performance Park.
I do have a Friday off at the end of the month if anyone wants to maybe climb something in the Flatirons otherwise it'll be another Rocky day
dpage wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:36 pmClimbing the Grand with Dave and Scott?
um...not even close this year
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Maybe next year? I got stuck in Fairplay all summer and since I was on call had to stick around there (not that that was a bad thing, but I missed heading out farther).
I'm old, slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.
Jon Frohlich wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:31 pm
1) Hopefully finish the centennials on/near the 20th anniversary of my first 14er. Jagged, Pigeon, and Phoenix are all that's left.
2) Maybe hit 200 ranked peaks over 13k but that requires doing 20 and it's been a while since I've done that many in a year.
3) Hike as many peaks with the dogs as possible
1) No, I only did Pigeon but at least one step closer.
2) No, 188 currently, might still do a couple more though.
3) Yes, almost got all the dogs to 75 peaks over 13k too but not quite
angry wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:00 pm
1. Lizard Head summited 6/12/21
2. Grand Teton
3. South Six Shooter
4. PNW (Baker, Shuksan, Torment, Forbidden)
5. Gannett summited 7/29/21
6. Finish the California 14ers summited White 4/28/21, Split 6/27/21, Langley 8/13/21, Muir 8/28/21, Russell 9/27/21. 3 left.
7. 20 snowflakes this season (10 - 14ers & 10 - 13ers) summited 19 snowflakes
8. One climbing trip to either Alaska, Mexico, Ecuador or Peru
PNW heatwave killed #4 but there's still plenty of time to knock a couple more of these off.