Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point, Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Colorado
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- We climbed a pair of 14ers, Challenger Point (14,086’) and Kit Carson Peak (14,167’), in the Sangre de Cristo range on 7/13/2024. We backpacked to beautiful Willow Lake the night before, and had a 5am start the next day. The loose and steep north slope of Challenger Point was the crux of the hike. Once we gained the ridge, we were greeted with fantastic views of Kit Carson, the Crestones and Great Sand Dunes NP the rest of the way. The hike from Challenger Point to Kit Carson was relatively straightforward besides the final loose gully that ascends the summit. On the way down we took an alternate class3 route west of the standard trail that dropped directly onto the Avenue. Total stats: 15.5miles with 6400ft elevation gain
Music:
Undertow, by Scott Buckley
Sun Awakening, by Futuremono
Ascension, by Scott Buckley
Upbeat, by Jon Luc Hefferman
00:34 Hike to Willow Lake
03:41 Climb Challenger Point
09:28 Climb Kit Carson
13:12 Willow Lake and Falls
#14ers
I've looked at those peaks many times since 1959. Thanks for the view from the top.
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
What a wonderful climb in a very interesting range. Willow Falls and Lake are a nice bonus. Thanks!
Thanks Mark!
Absolutely superb videography throughout! Regarding mosquitos: I believe Nick Sangetta burns citronella to ward off bugs.
Thanks. I sprayed all over my cloths to keep them off. The Sangres seem to have the worst bugs in July compared to other ranges. Just got back from San Juans and there was not nearly as many bugs there
Congratulations on this challenging two peak climb. You were in the land of the 14'ers. Great video and music too. I hope to backpack to the Willow Lakes one day.
Thanks Vickie. Love the Sangres. Probably my second fav range after the San Juans. Plan to go back in the fall and bag some more peaks. Willow Lake is stunning, you will love it. Late Aug/Sept probably the best time to go with cooler weather and less bugs
Great video and congratulations on bagging those peaks. We’re hanging out in the Sangres this month then to Durango. Looks like we’re following you 😊.
Hey guys. Would have been lovely to run into you guys. My wife and I love your channel and we watch every episode of yours together on big screen tv. She is into RV/van life and I’m into hiking/mountain climbing. Retirement is not too far away for us
@@rugged9769 You both are so kind. I'm so happy you both have enjoyed our hiking videos. It's been a dream of mine for more than two years. I love hiking so much that I wanted to share all the beauty among the mountains. My videos from 2023 are not very good. I was just learning how to film but I've learned from my mistakes. We just got back from a backpacking trip to Gibraltar Lakes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. I sprained my ankle pretty bad on the hike out. So many people stopped to help but I was determined to hike out on my own to see how bad the injury is. Hopefully it's all better in week. Tell your wife thank you from us. I've enjoyed your channel too. Cheers, to many more adventures for all of us.
@@rugged9769wishing you the very best in your future adventures and upcoming retirement 😊.