The last forecast I’d seen for this area promised an overnight low near 37 degrees at 12,000 feet so I was excited to wake up a few times during the night and see 33-35 degrees on my thermometer here at 10,500 feet. About 6am John, Renata, Pete and I started up the now familiar trail [...]
Archive for June 15th, 2009
Peak C
Posted in backpacking, climbing, hiking, tagged Gore Range, Peak C, Southwest Couloir on June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mount Powell
Posted in backpacking, climbing, hiking, tagged Gore Range, Kneeknocker Pass, Mount Powell, Upper Piney Trail on June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
John, Renata, Pete and I made plans over a month ago to spend this weekend backpacking into the Gore Range via Piney Creek to attempt Mount Powell and Peak C. Saturday morning found us enjoying a beautiful day at the Piney River Ranch and setting off on a trail that pointed right at our objectives. [...]
