Log in

View Full Version : Trip Report Trip Report-Destined to Fail



Scott P
10-28-2012, 04:22 PM
ome climbs are just not meant to be. Mount Antero should be a relatively easy mountain to climb, even in May. A series of almost comical events (because no one got injured) formed a conspiracy against us from the get go.

Below is the story about how Mount Antero licked us good.



http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/624174.JPG (http://www.summitpost.org/summit-ridge/624174)
http://www.summitpost.org/images/layout/abby/magnify.gif (http://www.summitpost.org/summit-ridge/624174)
Richard on the summit ridge of Mount Antero on May 22 2010. Much of what appears to be clouds is actually dust from a big dust storm from high winds.


The Climb

My brother Richard, whom has just moved to Leadville for the summer was eager to climb a Colorado 14er. I offered to join in for an attempt.

[COLOR=#222222]Of all the mountains I

Sandstone Addiction
10-30-2012, 08:34 PM
Loved the TR Scott! :2thumbs: Sounds like the cards were stacked against you this time.