Our High Point, ~12,500 ft with 60+mph wind gusts and -17dF temps!
Tom, our enthusiastic leader!
All night, the wind shook Barr Camp. Sometimes, the windows would rattle. We woke up fairly early and then headed into the main part of the cabin for breakfast. I love the walnut & fruit oatmeal they make-YUM!
Around 9am, Sharon, David, Tom (leader), and I headed out for an attempt to climb Pike’s Peak. (Linda decided she didn’t want to go for it, and headed home). Dennis planned to meet us on our descent. It was -13dF when we left and very gusty; conditions which we hoped would change for the better. (more…)
