Amazing birthday backpack weekend. We returned to the South Colony Lakes to summit the needle, which was a beautiful class 3 hike. The sunrise as we climbed through broken hand pass was stunning.
On the right, you can see us climbing the east gully, and on the left, the needle from the lakes, immersed in clouds.
And here's my Dad and I on the summit!
When we got back to basecamp around noon, we decided to take a risk and hike to the top of Humbolt despite the incoming weather. We climbed through the clouds for a record 3 hour total climb, and were rewarded with a break in the weather at the summit.
It's been a wonderful 14er season! 45/60 = 75% to completion. Can't wait to bag some more next year! Extra thanks to Brennan and Jodi for the awesome pictures.
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Only 15 to go!!! That's like nothing!
PS: Your birthday present should allegedly arrive on Monday! Says the USPS!
Thank you!!!
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