Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
From the notch we sneak around some gendarmes on the ridge's west side.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
From the notch we sneak around some gendarmes on the ridge's west side.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
This is where the fun starts. Classic scramble. Fun & solid.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
This is where the fun starts. Classic scramble. Fun & solid.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak S (far left), Peak R, Peak Q (big one), Peak P, Peak J (far right, background), Peak K (in front of J). We climbed all of these and they're awesome :)
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak S (far left), Peak R, Peak Q (big one), Peak P, Peak J (far right, background), Peak K (in front of J). We climbed all of these and they're awesome :)
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks Q, P, J & K as seen from Peak L's southwest ridge.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks Q, P, J & K as seen from Peak L's southwest ridge.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
The awesome summit of Peak L. Class 4+ and a pure delight. Pick your line.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
The awesome summit of Peak L. Class 4+ and a pure delight. Pick your line.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic on Peak L's famous knife edge.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic on Peak L's famous knife edge.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin on the knife edge.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin on the knife edge.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore range scrambling at its finest.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore range scrambling at its finest.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dwight leads the way up the summit puzzle.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dwight leads the way up the summit puzzle.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
A short downclimb is required to reach the summit mass.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
A short downclimb is required to reach the summit mass.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
We take a line on the far left and find some enjoyable, rather unexposed low 5th class terrain. Awesome stuff.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
We take a line on the far left and find some enjoyable, rather unexposed low 5th class terrain. Awesome stuff.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dwight is loving it.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dwight is loving it.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Not quite sure what Dominic's up to! He loved it too though.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Not quite sure what Dominic's up to! He loved it too though.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin on the summit of Peak L, one of the finest 13ers in the state.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin on the summit of Peak L, one of the finest 13ers in the state.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
On the descent we took a line further east which was considerably easier but still enjoyable. Slate Lake can be seen below.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
On the descent we took a line further east which was considerably easier but still enjoyable. Slate Lake can be seen below.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak L is stunning in the rear view as we begin the complicated traverse to Peak K.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak L is stunning in the rear view as we begin the complicated traverse to Peak K.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Rough terrain as we near the summit of Peak K.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Rough terrain as we near the summit of Peak K.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
We utilize some narrow, grassy ledges on the west side of the ridge to sneak past otherwise seriously 5th class rock. Very cool.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
We utilize some narrow, grassy ledges on the west side of the ridge to sneak past otherwise seriously 5th class rock. Very cool.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
The views back to Peak L never get old.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
The views back to Peak L never get old.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
This well-placed ramp ultimately gives access to the summit area.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
This well-placed ramp ultimately gives access to the summit area.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic on the 4th class scramble to the summit of Peak K.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic on the 4th class scramble to the summit of Peak K.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin's up next.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin's up next.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic on Peak K.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic on Peak K.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks P (left) & J (right). The ridge between them looks intimidating but its actually rather easy we'll discover.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks P (left) & J (right). The ridge between them looks intimidating but its actually rather easy we'll discover.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Beginning the traverse to Peak J.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Beginning the traverse to Peak J.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin tiptoes up a nice granite slab.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin tiptoes up a nice granite slab.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic carefully downclimbs from a knife edge.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic carefully downclimbs from a knife edge.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Looking back at Peak K.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Looking back at Peak K.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin goes canyoneering style.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin goes canyoneering style.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Getting up Peak J looks more difficult than it is. Nicely placed ledges allow rather easy passage.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Getting up Peak J looks more difficult than it is. Nicely placed ledges allow rather easy passage.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin scrambling up Peak J.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin scrambling up Peak J.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin feels out a stiff mantle move.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin feels out a stiff mantle move.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Magnificant Peak K & pointy Peak L
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Magnificant Peak K & pointy Peak L
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Looking down the Slate Creek drainage from Peak J. Peak T is the pointy one on the right.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Looking down the Slate Creek drainage from Peak J. Peak T is the pointy one on the right.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak T (pointy one on left), Peak S, Peak R & Peak Q. We did this fun-packed traverse yesterday.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak T (pointy one on left), Peak S, Peak R & Peak Q. We did this fun-packed traverse yesterday.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
More fun on the way to Peak P, our final objective of the trip.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
More fun on the way to Peak P, our final objective of the trip.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Looking down the Slate Creek drainage from Peak P. Peaks K & L are in the center.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Looking down the Slate Creek drainage from Peak P. Peaks K & L are in the center.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak Q as seen from Peak P.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Peak Q as seen from Peak P.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin & Dominic at an unnamed lake high in the Slate Creek basin.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Kevin & Dominic at an unnamed lake high in the Slate Creek basin.
Peaks L, K, J & P
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic above "South America Lake", so nicknamed because it is sort of shaped like South America.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic above "South America Lake", so nicknamed because it is sort of shaped like South America.
Gore Range
September 6, 2011
Dominic working his way up talus toward an obvious notch on Peak L's southwest ridge.