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Gear list for mountaineering
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abenson
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Posted: 06/05/07 9:58pm |
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Just curious, if one was going to knock out a 14'er (in the warmer months) what would a backpacker need to add to his/her gear list? I am thinking it is about time to invest in some crampons, maybe an ice axe? That free plane ticket from Southwest really has me thinking right now.
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Wade
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Posted: 06/05/07 10:31pm |
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Depends on the 14er I'd say. And depends on if your route has you overnighting or just sleeping at the trailhead. I'd definitely take some strong sunblock, lots of water, and some gators for the scree.
I'm a lover, not a racer... --Wade
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endercore
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Posted: 08/14/07 11:12pm |
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you're not gonna need crampons for a summer hike up a 14'er.
chances are you won't have any snow, and if you do... you'll just post-hole through it anyway.
i'd say just bring your normal hiking stuff, and some sunglasses. There are plenty of walk up 14'ers that are fun and really pretty... just think about what day/time you do it so you don't get that sunday walk through the park/ trip to the mall atmosphere.
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bemore
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Posted: 09/02/07 1:12pm |
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The 14teeners have good guidebooks for them.
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endercore
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Posted: 09/04/07 10:42pm |
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http://www.14ers.com/
usually you can also find update info on the condition of the route... i/e lots of snow
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gonzobeer
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Posted: 09/12/07 3:35pm |
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What endercore said. Your gear list will depend on what you're planning to climb and how you're gonna climb it. There's plenty of 14ers to choose from depending on how you wanna get to the top.
Personally I love Forrest Finish on the Diamond of Longs Peak. super classic free line. But I'd rather go 1000 ft verticaly than walking...err..hiking a few miles up 
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Wade
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Posted: 09/12/07 3:59pm |
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Or something in between? I did the Cables Route several years back and it was pretty sweet. My first alpine ascent and wow, was I not ready. It is rated 5.4 in spots, so it is probably considered more climb than hike once you get past the boulderfields.
There are several great 14ers in Central CO, Buena Vista area, that are sweet too. I've bagged several in that area that were just superb.
I'm a lover, not a racer...--Wade
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gonzobeer
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Posted: 09/12/07 4:18pm |
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Theres a few that mix it up. Some good C3's and C4's The Diamond also has some cool aid on it.
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endercore
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Posted: 09/12/07 7:08pm |
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i've always wanted to do the diamond
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gonzobeer
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Posted: 09/12/07 7:18pm |
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I'm going back to CO in May, start packing endercore!
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