Climbing Longs Peak

The hardest peak I’ve ever climbed (twice) is Longs Peak (14,259 feet). This video from Backpacker Magazine sure brings back memories.

I remember on my first climb, my sister Marva got sick and purged sardines. She was a trooper and kept going despite her serious altitude sickness. After we finished my father said “I only kept going because you did.” Funny thing is that if he had started talking about turning around, I totally would have. In hindsight, I’m glad he kept quiet.

Wasn’t that first time a ward activity? That’d be like having a ward activity climbing both Mt. Charleston and Bridge Mountain here in Las Vegas.

What’s your favorite climb?

04/18/2008 | hugh |

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  1. My favorite climbs were on Mt. Nebo, East of Nephi Utah. These hikes were as a Boy Scout. Dad was the Scout Master and I’ve got some great stories about our adventures on the mountain.

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    Doug
    Apr 19, 04:45 PM

  2. I can’t wait for you to tell the “Nebo” story.

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    Hugh
    Apr 20, 08:19 AM

  3. Long’s Peak!!!

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    Irene/Mom/Grandma
    Apr 21, 06:54 AM

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