Thanks everyone!
In many ways, the tools I've developed for LoJ were built for my own purposes to tackle this list. It's a daunting set of peaks with a lot of technical and logistical challenges.
Brian - Yes, County Bagging is back in session - Summit County is on the near horizon! Come to think of it, have we even done a 13er together?
Mark - It would be good to meet up for some summits - I've seen your name in many many registers
Kirk - Thanks! I remember asking you a long time ago how you combined all those peaks in single hikes - it definitely inspired and influenced my style.
Teresa - Thanks! You also been an inspiration. I forget how I would go about letting the CMC know about the completion - Are you maintaining this or who do I need to contact?
Steve - Thanks for joining me on many ambitious combinations and death marches. We often redefined a lot of what I thought was possible in a (very long) day.
Mike O - Thanks for the help with the Jagged/Peak 15 backpack and enduring rain for 4 straight days with me - that was rough!
Dave - Yes, I've been thinking about the possibility of a round 2
Mike R - It was fun to join you on a few 13er hikes in RMNP and Gores. Thanks for introducing me to Peachie-O's - now a regular part of my backpacking/ultrarunning arsenal.
Tim - I had a great time sharing many challenging and technical 13ers with you and I'm glad I could take you away from some of the lower terrain. I think it's time next summer for
Squaretop.
Some Pics...
Very creative and thoughtful gift from Alyson, in the style of 100 mile race buckles:
Finisher on Oso:
The coveted summit of Lizard Head (8/27/2013) on last week's finisher effort: