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Considering the Grand Tour covering Dial, Nippletop, Colvin and Blake in one day. How much agony will this old bionic guy have to endure and for how long? (I'm no Neil!) Need advice. Thanks.
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Judge,
This is what I recommended on this thread
Solstice Hike?
What a cool trip this would be: bushwhack down from Elk Pass past the Nippletop slide to the base of the Blake slide. Climb it and go over Blake and Colvin and back to Elk Pass. Bushwhack back down to the base of the Nippletop slide and climb it. Exit over Dial. The road would be a killer. Then that last mile from the gate to the car.
Total elev. gain : 6500 ft.
Distance : 16 miles.
This is one of those hikes I like to recommend then sit back and wait for someone else to do it, read their report, then decide if it's worthwhile or not.The best, the most successful adventurer, is the one having the most fun. -
I do believe you're seeking revenge for all of those dancing bananas.Originally posted by NeilJudge,
This is what I recommended on this thread
Solstice Hike?
What a cool trip this would be: bushwhack down from Elk Pass past the Nippletop slide to the base of the Blake slide. Climb it and go over Blake and Colvin and back to Elk Pass. Bushwhack back down to the base of the Nippletop slide and climb it. Exit over Dial. The road would be a killer. Then that last mile from the gate to the car.
Total elev. gain : 6500 ft.
Distance : 16 miles.
This is one of those hikes I like to recommend then sit back and wait for someone else to do it, read their report, then decide if it's worthwhile or not.Comment
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Your Honor, it is my honor to offer a suggestion
Yes, It's Possible, but to be honest, it will become a death march if you do a grand tour in one day. It's not only long but there is alot of elevation. Agony would be considerable probably (but of course would recede) and if you do in the near future, you WILL not have enough daylight, unless you hike like Mt. Goat. But the #1 reason to split the trip. Dial, Nippletop and Colvin are all fantastic summits and it seems kind of silly run up to each one and turn around and leave to head somewhere else without truly enjoying what these peaks have to offer. Even Blake has a little charm, you you look hard enough.
I'd suggest this very reasonable 2 day loop. Day 1 - head into a campsite along the Gill Brook just as you enter State Land (on the right), drop pack and then head up and knock off Colvin/Blake and return to camp. After setting up, head over to Indian head and watch the sunset. Get up the next AM and bag Nip/Dial, return to camp and head out. This would make the trip very pleasurable (IMO).
Plus Day one you could get a later start (like around noon) and still get everything done. Same thing Day 2 would not likely be real long either. Still a lot of walking, but the more relaxed pace is probably better suited for an old gee............ errrrrrr, man with your wisdom and experience
Enjoy
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To answer your question directly, 12 hours, plus or minus, of agony increasing exponentially with time.Originally posted by Judgeh
Note: I didn’t insert a smiley face.Comment
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I did this hike once in a day, and I agree with others that it is better done as 2 separate day hikes or an overnight. It was one of the few times I ran out of water, and when I got to the first stream going down Colvin, I practically dove in, not caring about purifying (I didn't get sick).Comment
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This is one KILLER HIKE! I did it once and definitely will never again. We started over the Leach Trail and came out over Elk Pass. It took a little less than 12 hours. That's basically not stopping much. Then to boot, in the rain! It is a death march!"It is easier to become a Forty-Sixer than to be one. The art of the being is to keep one's sense of wonder after the excitement of the game is over."
Paul Jamieson Class of '58Comment
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YIKES!!! Anybody out there have any strong opinions on the subject?
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Yes, Colvin/Blake one trip. Dial/Nippletop another trip. Then these peaks are totally enjoyable.Originally posted by JudgehYIKES!!! Anybody out there have any strong opinions on the subject?"It is easier to become a Forty-Sixer than to be one. The art of the being is to keep one's sense of wonder after the excitement of the game is over."
Paul Jamieson Class of '58Comment
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Strong opinion #2
Separate trips.
Both are beautiful hikes. Don't turn them into death marches.Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.Comment
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Do it as two separate hikes. You'd be running too fast to enjoy anything if you do it as one.Comment
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I was just kidding about "strong opinions".
The proximity of these mountains encourages thoughts of a one day trek. It is evident, based upon the experiences of Forum hikers far more capable than myself that while doable and memorable, it often is not enjoyable. Two days it most definitely will be.
Thank you to all who responded. My artificial knee is especially grateful! The feedback was wonderful, especially Tim's comment on the Court's "wisdom and experience".
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Don't get too carried away, he's delusional at best!!Originally posted by JudgehThe feedback was wonderful, especially Tim's comment on the Court's "wisdom and experience"."If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it." Lyndon B. JohnsonComment
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Bruce, be sure to post when you'll be up here. Val would still like to climb Nippletop and Dial. We were going to try this as a dayhike recently but ended up only getting 2/4 climbed. Then we tried for the Nippletop slide but weather thwarted that trip, so it's still on our agenda. Gill Brook area is the more central location for these hikes.Comment
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I'll let you know shortly...Originally posted by KevinComment
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