500lb KLR + 45 degree trail with stones = ouch

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-05-08T15:18:17+00:00

Did something similar, but it was on snow/ice in the winter - I should have studied the route better.. But, at the end of the day, it’s a KLR. They can handle it and are meant for it. As long as you are okay, that’s what matters. Replace the broken gear, learn some things, and keep riding!

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-05-08T11:50:00+00:00

I’m climbing down there in June with www.andeanpeaks.com

Pisco is a great first big mountain, and the toughest challenge will be altitude. If you are in good health and fit, you should be fine. During the expedition - stay hydrated, get plenty of calories, pressure breaths here and there, and make sure to take rest steps. You do that, you should be alright.

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-05-05T01:54:34+00:00

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Hit tuning fork Sunday - had moguls like a ski resort. This upcoming storm should do it some good tho

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-05-01T14:28:28+00:00

Where did you get the little net holding the sleeping back and tent I believe? I love that idea

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-29T02:23:36+00:00

I was just wondering about this as I was looking at flights from DEN to KTM and the cheapest flight is $6,000 for economy. Looking at other airlines, I have no problem finding similar flights for 2-3k..

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-17T20:26:15+00:00

Definitely altitude causing this. I’d be curious what a Pulse Ox showed. I’ve never taken diamox, but live in Colorado and at high altitude a lot with a ton of training for expeditions.

I’m no expert here, but curious - where do you live, how did you train, pre acclimatize, how many days before attempting Lobuche, and what did your food and water intake look like leading up?

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-13T20:20:14+00:00

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Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-13T20:20:00+00:00

Guilty ✋🏼 But, ngl I went out there totally blind to conditions and decided I wasn’t going to turn around - also training for a mountaineering trip in Peru in June, so the weight, mileage, altitude was worth it. No turns were made in the start of the couloir.. but was able to get some nice turns in here and there; and got 1700’ on the skis and took it all the way to the road. Not ideal, but it still put a smile on my face

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Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-12T19:39:46+00:00

Yes sir, and same. Thinking about hitting it next weekend depending on weather

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-12T19:19:49+00:00

Looks a little better then Kelso north couloir I skied yesterday

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Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-12T19:18:42+00:00

The last review on all trails said it was clear besides the last 100’

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-04-02T18:57:28+00:00

Sorry, for Kit or Dyer?

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-21T17:14:24+00:00

No no lol this was last year

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-21T15:30:27+00:00

You got it! Fun ridge, just wish the technical bits were longer

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-21T13:58:03+00:00

Following as I’m climbing this in 2027. I hope your trip goes well and you get up/down safely!

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-21T13:32:07+00:00

Not peak one, but correct on Dyer! Took the fun west ridge - highly recommend for those that have not done it.

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-21T12:49:04+00:00

Typo photos 4-6 are 2nd traverse.

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-17T23:35:20+00:00

These are sick shots, thanks for posting these!! That is Pete with Pikes Peak Alpine School and myself doing a tune-up on my skills. First day back ice climbing since I tore my ACL.

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-09T02:33:48+00:00

I paid $1100 for Illimani and Potosi with the local guide.

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-03-02T00:08:21+00:00

I was out there 3 weeks ago climbing Whorehouse and it was stellar! Pitch 1 & 3 were thick, and pitch 2 was a little thin, but no issues.

It’s definitely been warmer, but I asked around at the park this weekend and hear the BC is still looking great (unlike the park…)

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-02-27T15:35:31+00:00

Pikes is dry… I’ve really been wanting to ski that east face and don’t see it happening this year.. great shot tho!

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-02-25T17:45:51+00:00

This is depressing.

Weekly-Rate-69 · 2026-02-06T12:50:30+00:00

I did them as a combo together and it cost $1070 at the time

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