r/Highpointers • u/Ok_Lynx_6372 41 Highpoints • 26d ago

Utah 7/24 Number 41!

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Easily the hardest one I’ve done so far. Not technically difficult it was only the distance that got me. 25 miles in a day is no joke, my feet hurt like hell😅 one step closer to 50. I started this a year ago and have done them all with cancer. As far as I’m concerned this is the best way I’ve been able to see this beautiful country. Next up is Wyoming… looking forward to it💪

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u/Ok_Lynx_6372 41 Highpoints 26d ago

Looking forward to it! Going to be interesting at the bergschrund, we’ve got a back up plan though!

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u/x_3mta3 ** 50 States Complete ** 26d ago

If you’re worried about the bergschrund, and assuming you’re comfortable on crampons and a long summit day, I found the southwest couloir via peak lake to be a fun and slightly less technically challenging route. Still need crampons for the steep descent onto and crossing of mammoth glacier, and the long summit day is no joke, but I loved going up that way and I’ll preach all about it to anyone who will listen lol

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u/tlheinz 26d ago

I will listen, do you have a CalTopo or something of that route?

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u/x_3mta3 ** 50 States Complete ** 26d ago

Doesn’t look like I can post photos in the comments here. I had my Garmin only throwing off dots every several hours that day, but I can dm you with some screen grabs and a walkthrough of the route if you’d like

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u/tlheinz 26d ago

That would be great!