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 Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: Hirogen]
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09/19/13 02:12 PM
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[/quote] Also took a few practice trips to Rocky Mountain National Park and climbed a bunch of stuff there. [/quote]
Great place to train. I've probably done 90% of those peaks over the last 20 years including Long's. And just over 14k feet, that will probably be the highest i ever accomplish.. Congrats on your accomplishment!
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: JKC]
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09/19/13 02:15 PM
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Man that is awesome right there.. That's crazy, I was out of breath just climbing stairs in CO this last year when we went skiing. LOL 
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: KRoyal]
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09/19/13 02:17 PM
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: JKC]
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09/19/13 03:04 PM
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That was very cool to see, thanks for sharing the pic's, smiles on you'all faces was good proof.
If by setting one's heart right every morning and evening, one is able to live as though his body were already dead, he gains freedom in the Way. His whole life will be without blame, and he will succeed in his calling.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: JKC]
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09/19/13 03:29 PM
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congratulations! that looks amazing
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: JKC]
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09/19/13 03:54 PM
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Awesome adventure and pics!!!
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: Schpanky]
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09/19/13 04:57 PM
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Awesome!
Was there any climbing involved?
I'm trying to gauge whether we might be able to do this?
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I never dreamed of being a father....now I can't imagine being anything else.
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
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09/19/13 05:14 PM
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Awesome!
Was there any climbing involved?
I'm trying to gauge whether we might be able to do this? Depends on the route that is used. Most of the routes are more or less hiking with a bit of scrambling. We took the Western Breach which has some exposure on the climb into the crater. The Western Breach is the only route that crosses into and camps inside the crater. All the other routes must have days added to the trip to see/explore the crater. Not too many guides offer the Breach as the high camp (18700 feet) is more than 3,000 feet higher than the other routes and the chance for altitude sickness is a lot worse. Whatever you decide, if you do go, don't cheap out on the guide or the number of days required. More days means more money but every day you add to the trip length increases you odds of success as your body acclimatizes.
Last edited by Hirogen; 09/19/13 05:15 PM.
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: JKC]
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09/19/13 06:46 PM
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We get old too fast and wise too slow
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
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09/19/13 09:53 PM
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dang, I don't even like going on the roof! Looks like a paradise from behind the computer though 
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
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09/19/13 09:57 PM
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Dude, I just spit Dr. Pepper all over the place when I read that.
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
[Re: JKC]
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09/19/13 10:02 PM
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Wow thanks for sharing, looks like a great trip
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
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09/19/13 10:37 PM
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Congratulations! The range of euphoria that you get on an adventure at those varying elevations must be incredible  Hats off to Y'all
Last edited by Stub; 09/20/13 12:47 AM.
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Re: Trek to the Roof of Africa - Pic Heavy
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09/19/13 11:11 PM
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Outrageous! Congratulations!
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