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Note to Readers: This picture report is on multiple peaks in the Gore Range -- spanning months and from all four seasons. I have several reasons on why I want to post this. One being that I want to experiment with Bill's recent report formatting enhancements, but ultimately it's out of boredom while on the road for work. It's because of this road assignment that I find myself dreaming of future adventures and reliving old. I hope you'll enjoy the photos and the short commentary!
-Darin
The Array
Photo by Moe Kowbell, tags by me
Note: The above aerial (on the left) was taken in winter, 2013 by a TOP GUN pilot, Barry Johnson.
I think for the most part, the labels are accurate. With the exception of maybe Peaks I, S, T, and Dora Mtn. They're in the right area, but the exact summit I'm unsure of.
Piney Lake, the starting point of many an adventure...and discovery....
From Booth Lake trail head, more adventure awaits...
The W and SW aspects of West Partner
Q is for Quality
East vs. West
From the Pitkin trail head, finding Solitude is easy once off the main trail and in the alpine....
Let's check out that other trail head
In a Deluge, and in the clouds....
Snow is special
From Brush Creek trail head, we approached Slate Creek and lived life....
Don't forget that I said snow is special....and sometimes ice is nice too...
Mr. Stem Cell Cocktail
Keller plays with us
Some of the SE sirens of the range...
Until next time....thanks for stopping by.
-Darin
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Makes me want to head there. I've only done a few peaks in the Gores and seeing your pics means I'll be heading back soon. Except FOTM is correct - don't anyone spend anytime in the Gores. They are boring.
I hiked up to Booth Lake several years back as a warmup at the suggestion of Chi Transplant, my first experience in the Gore region. Lovely place! So many folk rave about the Gores and your display certainly makes them look more appealing all the time. Thanks for sharin', Darin!
PS: When did you move to LA??? Did I miss something, or is that a joke?
Absolutely loved the pics and the conglomeration of all our favorite peaks. Ripsaw is there but its tough (perhaps impossible) to label out Peak C to Peak H.
Great Pics Darin! Makes me want to visit the Gore someday... oh wait 8)
Dwight - U is West Partner and V is East Partner. D and E are ”bumps” on the Ripsaw w/o a lot of prominence.You are correct, A is Eagles Nest and B is Powell.
Albeit GOREY.
Thanks for posting and I really like the pano pic with the peak ID!
Looks like you've enjoyed some phenomenal days in this range.
Here's wishing you many, many, many more.
Cheers!
Re: labels.
Many of the letter peaks, from C - H are blending together in the photo, thus not labeled. I can kind of make out H and maybe F or G, or it might be Black BM.
Powell blends in a little, but its summit slopes are distinguishable. Yes, Powell ”is” Pk B and Eagles Nest ”is” Pk A.
West Partner ”is” Pk U and East Partner ”is” Pk V.
@ MtnHub: No joke. But I don't like to think of it as moving here. BTW, I've been here since first part of February and I'll be here for several more months. I'll be missing snow climbing season this year! I hope to be able to leave by the end of June, but I have my doubts. We have 19 greens and about 90 tee boxes to build. We're going to be busy!
For Gore enthusiasts, name the locations of each photo(i.e., peak from which it was taken)....
3rd pic is looking at Powell and C from one of the Corners.
3rd to last shot is on Red's southern slopes w/ Deming and the Drop in the background.
Spider and Fly in there somewhere (Booth pics).
Several of the labels could use better punctuation. You know. ”E. Partner” rather than ”E Partner.” Makes it look sloppy and whatnot. You have the time to fix it, but no big deal.
Shreveport is in northern Louisiana. Not much swampland around, nor gators that I know of. Lots of casinos though!
I've also heard this place referred to as East Texas. Kind of rednecky too, and it's hard to understand the local lingo. I really stand out at soon as I talk!
Rajun Cajun, I'll look into the Duck Dynasty. I still have your other list of suggestions to look at as well. I might buy a bike this weekend, and go riding along the Red River.
your best report, Darin. Gores are special. Thanks for sharing!
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I suspect A is Eagles nest and B is Powell. Where are U & V, D & E, never actually tried to figure them out, must be bumps. 
