First Free of Satan's Ridge
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First Free of Satan's Ridge
This is not my video (Credit: Paul Davis) .PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS TRAVERSE
Elk Mountain sender Paul Davis recently put down what may just be the first and only true ridge traverse of Satan's Ridge from Capitol to Snowmass Mtn solo without technical gear in one push.
Even went so far as to continue to Hagerman. Since I have doubts that Paul posts on here at all I figure this video has some extreme merit and that others might enjoy some sweaty palms realizing how ludicrous of a undertaking this was.
Probably the most impressive feat I have seen in the Elks in recent years.
Congrats Paul
Elk Mountain sender Paul Davis recently put down what may just be the first and only true ridge traverse of Satan's Ridge from Capitol to Snowmass Mtn solo without technical gear in one push.
Even went so far as to continue to Hagerman. Since I have doubts that Paul posts on here at all I figure this video has some extreme merit and that others might enjoy some sweaty palms realizing how ludicrous of a undertaking this was.
Probably the most impressive feat I have seen in the Elks in recent years.
Congrats Paul
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Ha what he did is awesome, but the "only true" part is likely to ruffle some feathers.
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Re: First Free of Satan's Ridge
Well done! I was up there about 11 years ago with Keifer, Steve, And Noah and had one of the best days in the mtn's of my life. Tricky, risky, engaging.
Hats off to you. Amazing video. It was especially nice to see you go through what we called Satan's Doorway.
Mike
Hats off to you. Amazing video. It was especially nice to see you go through what we called Satan's Doorway.
Mike
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Re: First Free of Satan's Ridge
Holy smokes. That’s wild. Dude must be an animal. Congrats Paul!
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Damn!!!!! Truly impressive. Dude is an animal. Though, I'm curious how he got off Cap.
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Damn that looks ballsy.
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Re: First Free of Satan's Ridge
Thanks for posting. Good stuff.
Any thoughts I had of trying that traverse some day, right out of my head after watching that!
Any thoughts I had of trying that traverse some day, right out of my head after watching that!
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Re: First Free of Satan's Ridge
I believe Noah McKelvin and other partners did that about 10 years ago
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Re: First Free of Satan's Ridge
Soloing 5.8 in trail runners. Nice.
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Re: First Free of Satan's Ridge
At one minute and three seconds he's checking out the rappel piton, and a few seconds later says...
"Can't believe people were... fuckin' rappin' off that. That's wild."
proceeds to onsight solo down climb the rappel instead
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