Climbergirl on Summit of Tenmile Peak (12,933 ft)
As part of the Colorado Mountain Club’s 100 year celebration, trip leaders were asked to lead as many trips up the top 100 highest peaks in Colorado. I selected to lead three separate trips, under this Centennial Celebration!
CMC Strong Mountain Mamas!
CMC Strong Mountain Men!
On Saturday, I led a trip up Tenmile Peak 1, which was actually a training trip for one of my three Centennial Celebration trips. All the folks hiking Tenmile had the intention of later summitting Pigeon and Turret Peaks.
As the trip leader, I was anxious to see how the personalities would settle and if people would pull together as a team, or if ego’s or differences in hiking speeds would be a problem.
Turns out there were definitely some differences in opinions, but nothing (at the time) which I thought would deter us from collectively achieving our goal. It was going to be the most challenging from a leader standpoint as one needs to properly engage the tortoises and the hares while keeping everybody’s safety in check.
A Short Break on the Way Up
Pretty Views of Dillon Reservoir!
Our Destination…Tenmile Peak 1. Whoop Whoop!
Hiking Hugs are the Best! Tom & Linda sharing a moment.
CMC Hikers Approaching the Summit
At this point, there was graupel coming down and it looked sketchy. So, we all turned around! Time for brewskies and snacks back in town!
Retreat!
Success! Nancy ready for some lunch!
Tags: CMC, CO, Day Hike, Frisco, Mountaineering, Tenmile Peak 1