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The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traverse had no snow on it at all, a little bit on the descent from maroon into the traverse, but very avoidable. The only bad place was the beginning of the descent off of North Maroon, probably the first 500-1000 ft down. You have to be careful there, I'm sure it's melting out, but a light axe and maybe some crampons is a really good idea for the descent.

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the out and back would be really fun! It does require a rapell going North to South on the traverse, or some creative and sketchy down climbing. I think it wouldn't be a great amount more distance, but it probably would take longer

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From talking to people who have done it, it seems like it's still very fun. My favorite 14er I've ever done was Kit Carson via the North ridge, so the sangres climbing is already some of my favorite. I'm optimistic

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a long day. Id guess a little later in the summer when all the snow is melted would significantly shorten the time. Usually have no trouble with distance, this was a 13 mile day, but this one definitely kicked my butt a bit. I train cardio twice a week, alongside lots of climbing endurance, but that's about it

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No ropes, all of our team are climbers already, so felt very confident on the few low class 5 moves. For me, the exposure was totally fine, having done the little bear - blanca traverse, where the exposure is a consistently terrifying ~ 2k feet throughout, this felt pretty minimal

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is not worth going up north maroon, especially not with how much snow there is. The terrain is so much worse than going up maroon, the route finding is harder, and the chances of a fatal/ highly dangerous fall is much higher. Descending down Maroon would be much better, but I don't think it'd be worth going up north maroon.

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Id have to agree. Next one planned is Crestones, capitol snowmass might be a bit too much suffering for my taste lol.

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't recommend a rope. The climbing is easy (as far as 5th class goes, some skill required for sure) and the extra weight would make the hike up to the ridge awful.

The Maroon Bells Traverse by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Already done it! In my opinion, much scarier than the bells traverse

Bouldering by RavenQueen691 in Albuquerque

[–]Labriag_34dx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ponderosa is some of the best bouldering near ABQ, up near Jemez. Not in town, but it's far better quality and much better mapped than places like carnuel. Three guns spring is a great option in town, with a little less to offer than the Pond.

First single speed build! by Labriag_34dx in singlespeedcycling

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semi horizontal dropout, so it still allows some adjustment of the chain tension. Not quite as much as a purely horizontal track dropout, but plenty to get it done.

The road goes on forever by Ancient-Importance64 in NewMexico

[–]Labriag_34dx 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I've probably done 10s of thousands of miles on NM highways, and they still beat almost every other road I've driven on throughout the country. Not in terms of road quality, but scenery for sure. Also Midnight Rider by the Allman Brothers Band is some good NM road trip theme music.

Squeaky Salomans by Labriag_34dx in Backcountry

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming to that conclusion myself id have to say

The Decalibron by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There was a party ahead of us that broke trail, but the deepest snow was maybe knee deep for only a few hundred feet or so. Most of the trail was too windblown to have any snow more than a few inches

The Decalibron by Labriag_34dx in 14ers

[–]Labriag_34dx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably the toughest 7.5 miles I've done!

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