Mountain Boy Peak Climb – Two Routes … You Choose.
Difficulty: Class 2 Exposure: None Summit: 13,193’ Elevation Gain: 1800’ Roundtrip: 7 miles Trailhead: Independence Pass parking lot at 12,050’ Climbers: Route 1: Rick Crandall; Rick Peckham July 11, 2015 Route 2: Rick Crandall, Shan...
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Tabegauche Peak – A Bit More Than We Bargained for – and a Great Wine at Summit
We went at this mountain from the closed Jennings Creek trailhead, avoiding the erosion causing the closure. Early-season climbing into snow – and finally discovering the “right way” to summit. Celebrating with Walter Hansel Pinot Noir at the Peak.
Flatiron and Superstition Mountain – Arizona
Superstition Mountain – hidden gold, subterranean extra-terrestrials, Indian legends and a big day of bouldering and rock climbing. Fortunately no cactus jabs or rattlesnake strikes.
The Caille Silver Cup – A Break from the 3-Reelers
Created by Charles Fey circa 1907 and followed by Caille in 1911, both seeking a departure from the onslaught of 3-reel slot machines. Fancy graphics and interesting play kept this machine in the lineup for over a decade.
North Maroon Peak – Going Technical
Climbing North Maroon with Andy Mishmash changes a dangerous climb into pure joy. This peak is notorious for casualties but with care watching for loose rock and someone experienced in route finding, North Maroon becomes one of the most beautiful fourteener...
Mt. Eolus and N. Eolus – exposed rock climbing
Mt. Eolus is a more challenging 14er in the San Juan Range accessible only by the 130 year old Denver & Rio Grande narrow-gauge train and then backpacking to the Chicago Basin. This mountain features a narrow, exposed “Catwalk” and some good Class...
The DOMINO – A Blend of European Design and American Taste for Mechanized Entertainment
The Domino is a payout gambling machine that was invented by an Englishman, based in France, manufactured in Germany and sold mainly for the U.S. market in the 1920’s.
Ellingwood Pt. via South Zapata Creek (non-standard route)
To avoid the busy and rough Lake Como Road and the crowds at Lake Como camp-sites we followed an alternate route from South Zapata Lake. The route to summit was long, rocky, loose and cold on the shady side of the peak. We did get to see Big Horn Sheep...
Snowmass Mountain
A challenging mountain summited with son Brett Crandall in a nearly 19 hour day from dark to dark.