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Fleet · 03-05-2004, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Well congratulations to you! That's quite a feat. Those photos are stunning.

Personally, heights flip me out. Even when I'm watching a movie, and they show a shot from high up, I get anxious.

The first time I climbed it, in Dec., 2002, it was really exciting going the last few feet to the peak.

Remember, it's a relatively gradual climb to the top (even though the trails gets steep at times), so it's a different kind of height compared to being 20 feet up on a ladder. Some of the slopes to the side of the trail are very steep, though. No way could anyone "climb" down or up some of the hillsides.

Fleet · 03-05-2004, 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by Nanny Fine
Gorgeous photo's. I would love to live somewhere where this sort of adventure is possible!

I know what you mean. I appreciate living where there are mountains all around. And I take advantage of it when I can. The San Gabriel Mountains alone have dozens of trails.

Fleet · 03-05-2004, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Congrats Fleet! I'm a coward when it comes to heights
Anyway there are no mountains that I know of in Mid- Michigan!

It's not that high of a mountain!

Don't forget... you have Isle Royale National Park in your state. Very nice scenery in that park (I've seen pictures of it).

Fleet · 03-05-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by Jenya
Those are gorgeous photos. The only turn-off for me about the west coast (from California to British Columbia) is the extremely high cost of living. Otherwise, I find it very scenic out there.

It is expensive out here. I recently read that the average price of a house, in the S.F. valley, is around $400,000. And my parents' house, bought in 1966, cost only $44,500! You're right, though, the whole west coast has nice scenery.

Fleet · 03-05-2004, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
Those pictures are great! I've been hiking a few times here in the Rockies, but I've never had my camera with me. I remember though, when I was younger, me and my family would always climb in the Tatras in Poland on the trail that leads up to the lake. If I remember correctly, it's a five mile hike to a summit of 1393 meters (4570 feet). I'm a bit rusty on my math, but I think I'm pretty close. If I find some pictures, I'll post them later cause I need to get to class now.

Oh, yeah. The Rockies have fantastic scenery. Those are tall mountains, too. All the way up to 14,000+ feet.
A five mile hike, one-way, would be getting on the strenuous side.

EricIdlefan · 03-05-2004, 10:36 PM

Climbing over I heard 20,000 feet like with the Rocky Mountains is hard and some people have died trying to climb the mountains!!

M82A1 · 03-05-2004, 10:37 PM

There's a park near here called "Sweetwater Creek State Park." And the hiking trail is right next to the river (Despite its name, it is most definately NOT a creek). And in parts of this hiking trail, you have to climb almost vertical. The worst thing is, there are NO guard rails.

It's pretty dangerous going out there during the summer because of the snakes, spiders, the heat, etc. One time, I slipped and fell on a wet rock chasing a lizard.

Kitt · 03-05-2004, 10:54 PM

Please excuse me if I haved missed something here. You walked up the trail of a 2500 ft hill, and you are bragging about it? Honestly, I don't get it. I live in the mountains and do that all the time just to get by. What's the big deal?

EricIdlefan · 03-05-2004, 10:57 PM

Well, let the guy enjoy his "fifteen minutes of fame" at least and cut him some slack!!

Fleet · 03-06-2004, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by Kitt
Please excuse me if I haved missed something here. You walked up the trail of a 2500 ft hill, and you are bragging about it? Honestly, I don't get it. I live in the mountains and do that all the time just to get by. What's the big deal?

The hike up the hill was a secondary subject. The primary subject was the fantastic view from the top.

Fleet · 03-06-2004, 02:01 AM

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Originally posted by EricIdlefan
Climbing over I heard 20,000 feet like with the Rocky Mountains is hard and some people have died trying to climb the mountains!!

Wait a minute... the Rockies are not that high!
The highest peak is Mr. Elbert at 14,433 feet. The highest mountain peak in the lower 48 states is Mt. Whitney, Calif. (14,494 feet), and in North America, Mt. McKinley, Alaska (20,320 feet).

That's true, it's very hard to breathe above about 20,000 without an oxygen tank. I can imagine how thin the air is at the top of Mt. Everest (29,028 feet).

Fleet · 03-06-2004, 02:04 AM

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Originally posted by M82A1
There's a park near here called "Sweetwater Creek State Park." And the hiking trail is right next to the river (Despite its name, it is most definately NOT a creek). And in parts of this hiking trail, you have to climb almost vertical. The worst thing is, there are NO guard rails. It's pretty dangerous going out there during the summer because of the snakes, spiders, the heat, etc. One time, I slipped and fell on a wet rock chasing a lizard.

I don't really like trails that are too difficult. It takes some of the fun away of hiking and enjoying the scenery. And vertical climbs can get pretty scary! And those animals... I hope I never see a snake or mountain lion while I'm hiking.

BTW, why were you chasing a lizard?

Czas na Zywiec · 03-06-2004, 02:08 AM

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Originally posted by Fleet
Wait a minute... the Rockies are not that high!
The highest peak is Mr. Elbert at 14,433 feet. The highest mountain peak in the lower 48 states is Mt. Whitney, Calif. (14,494 feet), and in North America, Mt. McKinley, Alaska (20,320 feet).

That's true, it's very hard to breathe above about 20,000 without an oxygen tank. I can imagine how thin the air is at the top of Mt. Everest (29,028 feet).

Yep. We even carry an extra pint of blood in our bodies due to the elevation.

The highest peaks closest to me are Longs Peak (14,255 ft.) and Mt. Evans (14,264 ft.) And the road that leads up to there, Mt. Evans Road, is the hightest paved road in the US.

Fleet · 03-06-2004, 02:19 AM

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Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
Yep. We even carry an extra pint of blood in our bodies due to the elevation.

The highest peaks closest to me are Longs Peak (14,255 ft.) and Mt. Evans (14,264 ft.) And the road that leads up to there, Mt. Evans Road, is the hightest paved road in the US.

Really? I didn't realize that about the blood. Makes sense, though. If you need more blood, let me know... I'm 0 positive.

(Found that out when I donated some last December.)

Those are really high mountains near you. Are you close enough to see them easily? You should be able to with those heights. How long does the snow stay on the summits? I would guess until late May, possibly into June. That would be something to drive up a road to over 10,000 feet.

Janice · 03-06-2004, 02:26 AM

Okay, I've got that old song, Climb Every Mountain, playing in my head like a radio.

If it's still playing in the morning, you're gonna get it Fleet.

03-05-2004, 10:36 PM	#21
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03-05-2004, 10:37 PM	#22
M82A1 S.e.l.f B.a.n.n.e.d Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2003 Posts: 2,581	There's a park near here called "Sweetwater Creek State Park." And the hiking trail is right next to the river (Despite its name, it is most definately NOT a creek). And in parts of this hiking trail, you have to climb almost vertical. The worst thing is, there are NO guard rails. It's pretty dangerous going out there during the summer because of the snakes, spiders, the heat, etc. One time, I slipped and fell on a wet rock chasing a lizard.

03-05-2004, 10:54 PM	#23
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	Please excuse me if I haved missed something here. You walked up the trail of a 2500 ft hill, and you are bragging about it? Honestly, I don't get it. I live in the mountains and do that all the time just to get by. What's the big deal?

03-05-2004, 10:57 PM	#24
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Well, let the guy enjoy his "fifteen minutes of fame" at least and cut him some slack!!

03-06-2004, 02:26 AM	#30
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Okay, I've got that old song, Climb Every Mountain, playing in my head like a radio. If it's still playing in the morning, you're gonna get it Fleet.