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McHenrys Pk - More Outstanding, Vintage Rocky Mountain National Park Climbing
Goals: McHenrys Pk (13,327')
Date: July 23rd, 2017
Trailhead: Glacier Gorge
Approach Selected: Stone Man Pass
Participants: Jason Sayre, CPA (VA), MACIS, Kirsen Oeffling, PT, DPT
Approximate Route Specs:
Distance: 15 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,300'
Class: 3+
I am feeling nostalgic and, thus, posting some additional mountaineering community beta. I bump forward once again. It qualifies as quite an excellent way of ascending this Rocky Mountain National Park complete gem via my indicated rejuvenating, relaxing line. I highly recommend our chosen path. It is another absolute classic. Understand health-minded city-side training does certainly assist when handling the jaunt.
I never utilize, or rely upon, GPS. I humbly reflect on that Ranked Front Range 13er with a great, nice friend, too.
Alpine startMorning alpenglowBlack LakeWaterfallKirsten patiently hikingStunningSnow meltSuncupsLighfootAlice and Hourglass RidgeBeyond Stone Man PassChiefs HeadHoppingSoothingSlight scramblingUpGood areaFunTopFulfillingQuasi shrouded Longs PkIncredibleContinental DivideSummit!Plus, Kirsten!RewardingDescendingNavigating bouldersGratifying!Working downSlide and plantOminous lookTundra patchesReturningMixed conditionsProgressTechniqueIce axe and leashWonderfulStep-kickingSlopeImpressiveCoolWalkingSpearheadValleyMagnificentPagodaDeparting (McHenrys: Left-Center, Arrowhead: Right)Unforgettable adventure (Glacier Creek)
Please continue enjoying Colorado's 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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That was a great report, with wonderful photographs.
Glacier gorge is one of the top 3 places I've been to in Colorado.
I really enjoyed the photo you captioned "suncups" with longs and the keyboard of the winds in the background.
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