Sad hike down

Chimborazo attempt (20,561 ft)

High Camp (17,500 ft)

Piedra Negra / Chakana

Hike out

Was in Grand Junction at 5pm Friday, but the Sangres had the only nice weather window. So tired from driving, I forgot to set an alarm and woke up to Chris slamming his van door at 5:29. 1 min before we were supposed to start. So, I sat in my car and ate my burrito and started 30 mins later than everyone. 

Tagged the county highpoint on Crestone East, so many people on Crestone. Took a non-standard C4? way up. Then, all 4 of us split up, just like you’re supposed to in the mountains.

Andre went home. Alex hit the traverse. I wanted the traverse, but wussed out and was worried I couldn’t tag more peaks. Chris and I dropped down together and split right before Broken Hand Pass, he went Needle standard, and I tagged my 2 13ers. 

Then played chess while I waited for them to get back down. Slog out. I struggle with all the 5+ mile approaches because it takes so long to get out when you finish. I probably could have hit the traverse and the 2 13ers since weather was good :(

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Mike Lochary

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Sad hike down

Chimborazo attempt (20,561 ft)

High Camp (17,500 ft)

Piedra Negra / Chakana

Hike out

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