Here’s a trip that I had planned seven or eight years before: a recon excursion into the Black Creek drainage of the Gore Range, and climbing a few peaks along the way. The Black Creek drainage is divided into three valleys: north, central, and southern. It’s remote country, probably the most remote area of the [...]
Mike and I finally conceded that it was too late in the year for an attempt of a Ripsaw Ridge traverse. For one reason or another, we had to delay the trip until the middle of September. Then the first snowstorm came and we had to postpone the trip and on this weekend we were [...]
Originally, I had planned to take an aspen photo outing up to the area around West Booth Pass. But, the day before I was going to leave, George sent me an e-mail inviting me to come along with Jennifer and Gerry Roach and him for a climb of Peak “N” in the Gores. So, without [...]
Mike and I had been planning a major Gore Range trip this weekend but our plans were dramatically changed when an early and very strong snowstorm moved through the state. However, we decided to take a much easier trip on Sunday where we could do a bit of scouting on our postponed trip. We decided [...]
In a way, I was doubting whether I should attempt a climb of Eagles Nest solo. Eagles Nest, while a long hike, is not really that long but I generally like going with other people. But, after playing a gig on Friday, I was ready to get out of town and I knew that if [...]
