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Crestone Peak (14,294’) via the Ellingwood Arete. One of the 50 classic climbs of North America.
5.7+ with serious exposure.
August 2005
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We do the approach in the dark and are
greeted by a beautiful sunrise.
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The Sangre de Christos mountains mean “Blood of Christ” and they were given that moniker
for their beautiful red colors.
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Our route is up the horizon line. It looks big.
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We climb much of the route unroped because
of the easy climbing and good rock. But a
fall would mean death.
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Getting higher. The rock is a bit wet and there are pockets of snow from the
previous night.
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Brian looking at an overhang problem.
“We’re supposed to be on 5.6. That ain’t no 5.6!”
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The Headwall.
The crux of the climb.
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With the Headwall done, we are almost there!
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Summit shot. “I’m tired”
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This is the way down…we guess.
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Even the descent requires climbing shoes
and helmets.
The End.