Sunday, March 9, 2008

Our Nemesis

(Audrey, Andrea, Chip, and Chad at Gunsight Pass)


Two years ago, a group of us spent three days skiing and winter camping in an effort to bag Utah's highest peak in the winter. Most of us (it's a long story) were denied the summit due to wicked weather.


( Making our way across Anderson's Pass for the summit bid)

This year, in hopes of viewing the world from the top of King's Peak again, we decided to cram the trip into one day- light and fast. We spent 18.5 hours in almost constant movement, covered 40 miles, did route finding in the dark (twice-at 3:30 am and again at 10:00pm-not to mention throughout the day), put up with 50-mph winds with snow, and did all of this on three hours of sleep. And still, we can't claim our goal accomplished. We were within 700 meters of the top this time. We did accomplish some sore shoulders, and tired legs, some wind burn, and swollen feet. So, can't say the day was a waste. :)



"Life is brought down to the basics: if you are warm, regular, healthy, not thirsty or hungry, then you are not on a mountain... Climbing at altitude is like hitting your head against a brick wall - it's great when you stop."

Chris Darwin
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