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A Walk in the Clouds: Pagoda Mountain from Glacier Gorge
A Walk in the Clouds: Pagoda Mountain from Glacier Gorge
Peak: Pagoda Mountain (13,497') Date: December 14, 2013 Trailhead: Glacier Gorge - Rocky Mountain National Park Approach: North East Ridge Distance: ~ 14 miles Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft. Participants: Brian Korpics, Emily Hendrick, Dillon Sarnelli
Pagoda Mountain sits at the southern end of Glacier Gorge in between two of Rocky Mountain National Park's beasts: Longs Peak (14,255 ft.) and Chiefs Head Peak (13,579 ft.). With an elevation of 13,497 ft., Pagoda Mountain is the 7th highest ranked peak in The Park. It's been said that Pagoda's summit register (which we unfortunately couldn't locate) may receive on average about 75 signatures a year, while its neighbor may receive that many visitors in one summer day. Keep Reading...
Just getting back to Black Lake makes for a long day, not to mention adding on Pagoda.
Great report, you guys had some awesome clouds and lighting conditions on that side of the park, really contrasts to the crystal clear blues on the east side of Longs. Your first picture is pretty amazing.
Never would've thought of doing Pagoda in winter, but I may have to add it to the ”snowflake” list. Looks like you all had a great day out. Cloud inversions are such a rare treat. RMNP always seems to deliver the goods.
Wow! Some simply super shots, and an amazing trek, crew! I love to see winter reports of some of my best-loved places that I've only done in summer! What a treat! Thanks for your post!
Kevin - on our way out in the dark, i said I bet we're the only people left in the Park right now, guess I was wrong! what a day and excellent TR on your end
Ehrlich - many, many, many more weekends
Brian - thanks. i worked off all 24 of the lbs i gained on Thanksgiving
DanR - thanks, yep that whole Park certainly is an amazing place
client JB - when do I get to haze you out there?
Dave - thanks. It looks like you had quite the day on your side too. Really enjoyed your report as well.
Abe - thanks. i think there's a little bit of everything down this hole i'm heading!
Jeff - remy > trees + clouds
Sarah - thanks, stellar indeed!
Ryan - thanks - when is the next Valhalla?!? I'll let you carry my snowshoes and/or me.
Sarah - thanks. RMNP always delivers! when you go for that snowflake, let me know. Hope you and Kevin had a great day out as well.
Doug - thanks - I think my fingers and toes really like the RMNP summers too! glad you enjoyed the report.
Jay - thanks, I think you wrote 2 reports in less than a month. well done!
Bernie - thanks! those clouds were unreal.
Matt - PM sent
Craig - hahaha, thanks man! appreciate it. brinin' the BOOOOOM back. Hope all is good out your way.
AND I hope you all had a nice holiday. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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