Summited one of the more difficult Colorado 14, 000′ mountains, Capitol Peak for the third time yesterday. This time with Jim Davidson via the Northeast Ridge route
We were rained on during the 6 mile approach and again early in the night, but skies began to clear as we approached the crux, a 100′ section aptly called the Knife Edge.
Capitol is considered one the harder 14er due to it’s remoteness, high class 4 climbing requiring hands and legs and extreme exposure meaning a fall would be fatal.
We summited with four other people in great conditions and good time. As we hiked out later that day, over 40 people were headed in to attempt Capital today, Sunday August 9. We choose wisely 🙂
Climb On!
Memories are Everything
Alan
Capitol Peak from the trail head about 6 miles away
Anothe view of Capitol lake on the descent
Alan’s obligatory summit selfie
The Northeast Ridge direct
Capitol Lake from the summit. We camped nearby
Jim and Alan on the summit
Jim playing on the Knife Edge ridge
Jim playing on the Knife Edge ridge
Jim playing on the Knife Edge ridge
Daily Peak in the distance
Jim in the cloud at sunrise
Jim near the K2 feature
Alan at sunrise
Jim in the tent at camp
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5 thoughts on “Colorado 14,000′ Mountain: Capitol Peak”
Saw your story on the Capital Peak climb. My son lives in the valley there a (place called Toklat, at Ashcroft) and would have loved to climb with you. He actually did a quick climb up it last week after work.
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Great photos Alan. I was in the area when you were climbing – and pointing out Capital to a friend of mine. Was over on Ragged Mt working on a cabin. I climbed Capital when I was a kid – grew up in Carbondale you know. It was a long time ago and I’d forgotten about some of the aspects of the climb. Nicely done!
Thanks Bob and good to hear from you!
Easier approach than K2, eh? Well done, Alan, especially staying clear of the lightning bolts.
Thanks George and great to see you this week. Your hard work to help rebuild Nepal is also deeply appreciated.
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