Mount Harvard and Mount Columbia Traverse

James Dziezynski — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:35:09 +0000

‘Twas a long day indeed, cold and clear, with spanning views and great company. I’ll let the pictures do the talking! From a (12 hour!) hike on October 3, 2009 with Paul Retrum and Jenny Salentine.

: An icy start on the trail to Mount Harvard

Jenny and I heading to the base of Mount Harvard

Bear Lake as seen from the shoulder of Mount Harvard

Everyone strikes a heroic pose on the summit of Harvard (14,420 ft.)

See? Here's Jenny!

And Paulie!

Views from the summit of Mount Harvard, the third highest peak in Colorado.

Beginning the traverse to Mount Columbia (in the background, 14,083 ft.)

These nasty bouldery traverses make this a tough route.

More of the yucky terrain to be crossed en route to Columbia

Emerging from the mess, Columbia in striking distance!

A look back at the beast of a massif that is Mount Harvard

Paul and Jenny on the windy summit of Mount Columbia!

Jenny looking back at Harvard

I was up there too!

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