Download Agreement, Release, and Acknowledgement of Risk:
You (the person requesting this file download) fully understand mountain climbing ("Activity") involves risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death ("Risks") and you fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages you incur as a result of your participation in this Activity.
You acknowledge that information in the file you have chosen to download may not be accurate and may contain errors. You agree to assume all risks when using this information and agree to release and discharge 14ers.com, 14ers Inc. and the author(s) of such information (collectively, the "Released Parties").
You hereby discharge the Released Parties from all damages, actions, claims and liabilities of any nature, specifically including, but not limited to, damages, actions, claims and liabilities arising from or related to the negligence of the Released Parties. You further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend 14ers.com, 14ers Inc. and each of the other Released Parties from and against any loss, damage, liability and expense, including costs and attorney fees, incurred by 14ers.com, 14ers Inc. or any of the other Released Parties as a result of you using information provided on the 14ers.com or 14ers Inc. websites.
You have read this agreement, fully understand its terms and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
By clicking "OK" you agree to these terms. If you DO NOT agree, click "Cancel"...
Well, what's a a summer without a trip report from the Upper Slate Lake Basin peaks in the Gores? Anyway, a bunch of us got together for some excellent scrambles deep in our favorite range. If you decide to check it out, I hope you enjoy!
This report is awesome! Truly, great work Brandon - an excellent recap of an incredible outing. Deep Gores, scrambles, gorgeous lakes, a knife edge....it's really hard to find a better spot than this out there (apart from the skeeters, of course). Also, what a crew! I remember thinking about our big group on one of the summit and wondering just how many summits, peaks, and climbs there were represented in total. It is a lot. A lot, a lot. Anyways man, thanks for the great write up and pics. Looking forward to the next outing!
Those skeeters were fierce! I think Blyth's comment was the best: ”these are like the Chuck Norris of mosquitos!”.
Fun time out in the hills gang - I can't wait for the next adventure!
These are great days we're livin bros... 08/15/2014 22:05
I don't think I've had a better weekend in the hills, Brando. Thanks for the pics, the writeup, the fires, and being a cool cat as well. It was great hanging with you and J, meeting Zambo, and getting out with the usual suspects again. I look forward to the next one (and yes, we should have a next one even if it takes a few moons).
The summit shot on Q is going on my wall when I get back in town. It really summarizes everything great about mountaineering.
I was just saying the other night that there‘s something about Peak L that just sticks with you... I seem to remember every minute of it with great detail. It‘s just a sweet peak! But then I realized, the reason it sticks in my mind is the great group of people I got to share it with, in the context of a weekend that was so much fun, and of course in an unreal setting.
Great TR, Brandon. Thanks for writing it up, and thanks again for that video (which I‘ve viewed at least 10x by now!). It was awesome getting to meet you (and J) finally!
Love it Brandon! 5 hrs in, I wonder what it's gonna take with skis
Caution: The information contained in this report may not be accurate and should not be the only resource used in preparation for your climb. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. 14ers.com and the author(s) of this report provide no warranties, either express or implied, that the information provided is accurate or reliable. By using the information provided, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless 14ers.com and the report author(s) with respect to any claims and demands against them, including any attorney fees and expenses. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and Disclaimer pages for more information.
Please respect private property: 14ers.com supports the rights of private landowners to determine how and by whom their land will be used. In Colorado, it is your responsibility to determine if land is private and to obtain the appropriate permission before entering the property.
