I agree, wonderful route.
Favorite Class 4 14er route?
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
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If there was a tram to around 13k on the SW ridge I might agree with you....
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
Seconded!Tornadoman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:59 pmIf there was a tram to around 13k on the SW ridge I might agree with you....
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
Having yet to do the N ridge of Kit Carson, I voted the Crestones traverse. I found the class 4 wall on the Needle/traverse to be enjoyable, as well as scrambling down (and up on other trips) the Needle. I'm also among those who think the class 4 gully on the Needle is fun and should be part of the standard route to avoid route confusion (though it is harder). I found it steeper, but not extremely harder than the rest of the class 3 scrambling on the Needle.
If you go over K2, Capitol would definitely be class 4. If not, there's only very short sections of class 4 (if at all) which involve lifting yourself over boulders - nothing very crazy. Same with Pyramid.. I would rate it as class 3 or class 3+. However I did definitely enjoy both Capitol and Pyramid.
If the LB-Blanca traverse would be considered class 4, I would agree with markf and have it at the top of this list.
If you go over K2, Capitol would definitely be class 4. If not, there's only very short sections of class 4 (if at all) which involve lifting yourself over boulders - nothing very crazy. Same with Pyramid.. I would rate it as class 3 or class 3+. However I did definitely enjoy both Capitol and Pyramid.
If the LB-Blanca traverse would be considered class 4, I would agree with markf and have it at the top of this list.
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
These sound like fun. I never enjoyed a walk-up. These sound similar to Wetterhorn and Sneffels, but better.
Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
I really enjoyed El Diente’s N Buttress. Gets gradually more difficult as you ascend so it’s kind of a warmup to the crux just below the summit.
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
Well, if we're considering things up to 5.4. Then Kieners on Longs, absolutely. You get a beautiful approach, some snow climbing, a gnarly traverse on broadway, good scrabling for a few pitches and then just work your way to the summit.Been_Jammin wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:54 am I mostly think that pitches 5.4 and less should just be called class 4+... I mean if I'm wearing sneakers and not roping up it is still scrambling.
Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
Frankly, they were all fun. I have been up Pyramid twice. I felt it was pretty enjoyable once you had entered its green wall. And, terrain up from there. That ledge system was cool. Neighboring areas reminded you of the importance with staying on route when ascending more exposed mountains, too.
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
Kieners looks amazing. I've researched beta for that route... would love to send it someday.JacobW wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:40 amWell, if we're considering things up to 5.4. Then Kieners on Longs, absolutely. You get a beautiful approach, some snow climbing, a gnarly traverse on broadway, good scrabling for a few pitches and then just work your way to the summit.Been_Jammin wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:54 am I mostly think that pitches 5.4 and less should just be called class 4+... I mean if I'm wearing sneakers and not roping up it is still scrambling.
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Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
+2 - definitely my favoriteDan_Suitor wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:46 pm+1
Re: Favorite Class 4 14er route?
These aren’t a lot really class 4, but Roach says they are, so I will include them. My personal preference, best first
1. LB
2. Capitol
3. Pyramid
4. North Maroon
5. Sunlight
6. Mt. Wilson
Crestone needle is spectacular, but certainly not 4th class via standard route.
1. LB
2. Capitol
3. Pyramid
4. North Maroon
5. Sunlight
6. Mt. Wilson
Crestone needle is spectacular, but certainly not 4th class via standard route.
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If you aren’t scared, you brought too much gear.
If you made it to the top, it was too easy anyway.
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