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Peak(s)  Taylor Peak  -  13,157 feet
Powell Peak  -  13,195 feet
Date Posted  10/25/2020
Date Climbed   07/30/2017
Author  jasayrevt
 Taylor Pk B and Powell Pk - Beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park Traverse   

Goals: Taylor Pk B (13,153'), Powell Pk (13,208')

Date: July 30th, 2017

Trailhead: Bear Lake

Approach Selected: Via Flattop Mtn

Participants: Jason Sayre, CPA (VA), MACIS

Approximate Route Specs:

Distance: 17 miles

Elevation Gain: 6,500'

Class: 2+

I am feeling nostalgic and, thus, posting some additional mountaineering community beta. It qualifies as quite an excellent way of climbing quasi remote Rocky Mountain National Park mountains via my indicated rejuvenating, relaxing line. I highly recommend the chosen path. It is a classic. Understand health-minded city-side training does certainly assist with completing this hike.

I never utilize, or rely upon, GPS. I humbly reflect on solo'ing these Ranked Front Range 13ers, too.

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Alpine start
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Early morning
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Picturesque
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Gorgeous
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Top
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Summit one!
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Sky Pond
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Simply surreal
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Vista
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Sunshine's rays
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Tundra
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Making progress
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Alice
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McHenrys, Chiefs Head, Longs
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So fulfilling
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Summit two!
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Continental divide
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Returning
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Big horn sheep
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Descending

Please continue enjoying that Alpine Country mecca when you can. Hike safely. We truly are fortunate here. I will keep writing Trip Reports for others utilization, too.

Thank you kindly, folks




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Comments or Questions
Ritzn1
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Great Views!
11/17/2020 3:18pm
Amazing shots! Great wildlife sighting with the BHS! Rams no less, too! Thanks for sharing the amazing sights. We truly are blessed to live in such a magnificent place! Congrats on a safe, amazing hike!


jasayrevt
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Much appreciated!
11/17/2020 3:43pm
I happily attained another 13er goal on Ogallala Pk during late 2020. I was entirely thrilled


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