Trip Report-Destined to Fail

[Scott P]

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.

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]

Loved the TR Scott! Sounds like the cards were stacked against you this time.