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My son and his girlfriend did that hike (plus others) last week. Was only uncomfortable when someone was coming the other way and one had to let go of the chains. he thought that was a bit dicey.
The upper 25% is all hand rails and ladders across the cliff face. Not really dangerous but it 's enough to keep you focused.
Bump. Just did Angels Landing - spectacular!
I was smart. Got up early, got first shuttle at 7, and was up there with only 15-20 people in view. Didn’t have to pass anyone or get passed. I thought the scetchier parts were early after getting to the final ascent - a few traverses. The steeper parts with the chains weren’t too bad. I actually thought going down was easier - hammered down without too much thought. Halfway down the ridge me and a few people started running into crowds. I would not want to be dealing with that for too long as you can’t control who’s going to panic or be reckless.
We were able to ascend from the river in full shade - another reason to roll early.
Tons of cute chipmunks on top.
Doing Watchman hike in a bit to catch sunset
I was smart. Got up early, got first shuttle at 7, and was up there with only 15-20 people in view. Didn’t have to pass anyone or get passed. I thought the scetchier parts were early after getting to the final ascent - a few traverses. The steeper parts with the chains weren’t too bad. I actually thought going down was easier - hammered down without too much thought. Halfway down the ridge me and a few people started running into crowds. I would not want to be dealing with that for too long as you can’t control who’s going to panic or be reckless.
We were able to ascend from the river in full shade - another reason to roll early.
Tons of cute chipmunks on top.
Doing Watchman hike in a bit to catch sunset
Kalepa Ridge Trail on Kauai was probably my favorite hiking experience of all time. Crazy drops on the sides but with amazing views of the ocean, waterfalls and after the clouds cleared we had double rainbows overlooking the Kalalau Valley (end of the Kalalau Trail)...not crazy scary but a bit dicey with the wind in a couple spots
awesome...jealous....I did this a few weeks back:
Holy shit...nuts! just got back from Yellowstone...did some nice walks but nothing like that. was more interested in catching trout and seeing wildlife...
I did Long's Peak last year. Everything past the Keyhole is really exposed until you get to the summit, which is a nice, flat summit. You made a good call turning back if it was slick.
That hike at Zion looks really pretty, with less exposure than Long's Peak. Having the chain/cables to grab onto would be a big plus at Zion as well. There are a couple of spots on the Long's Peak climb where they have grouted handholds into the mountain, but that's about all the help you will get there. Avoiding the crowds at both places is key.
I have lot of friends in the Roaring Fork Valley that have gone.Two that didn't make it back.The Bowl and Conundrum are more than a test for me.
Damn, I almost fell off my sofa reading through this thread tonight. Kudos to all of you that have been fortunate enough and brave enough to experience some of these great journeys.
My favorite hike.....repeated many times over the years.....is the hike from the Creamery to Beaver Stadium. And of course the equally thrilling hike from Beaver Stadium to The Creamery! Just DO it!
My favorite hike.....repeated many times over the years.....is the hike from the Creamery to Beaver Stadium. And of course the equally thrilling hike from Beaver Stadium to The Creamery! Just DO it!
Our family suffered an unfortunate tragedy a few years back when my nephew died at the top of Mt. Whitney after taking an Eagle Scout troop on a long range trek on the John Muir trail. They set up camp in a high meadow with the intent of doing a night ascent of Mt. Whitney to view the sunrise the next morning. Two separate tent camps, no metal poles, etc. Very safe yet an electric storm sent a bolt of lightening into his tent killing him and a young scout instantly.
He was a great scout master and outdoorsman. He lived in the Napa Valley and was the crush master at a boutique winery there. Terrible loss. Hiking at the higher elevations in rugged terrain like the Sierras can be a risky proposition and takes a lot of training and planning.
He was a great scout master and outdoorsman. He lived in the Napa Valley and was the crush master at a boutique winery there. Terrible loss. Hiking at the higher elevations in rugged terrain like the Sierras can be a risky proposition and takes a lot of training and planning.
