tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post5971063287201221723..comments2023-06-07T09:12:00.141-06:00Comments on Mountains and Water: Learning to Crawl: Speed Ascent of Longs PeakPeter Bealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576690594320743452noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post-37780539208684587852010-02-25T09:42:34.257-07:002010-02-25T09:42:34.257-07:00I know this is an old post, but I thought I should...I know this is an old post, but I thought I should add some info. Bill Wrights numbers are great, but not accurate (like everything, if you are in the scene people know about you, but if you are not, then things go un-noticed). In 1957 Phillip and Leland Tiggers did the roundtrip in 2 hours and 53 minutes. The descent was done in 59 minutes. This is via the Keyhole route, but on the old trail (which can still be accessed behind the ranger station). The new trail may change this. And like you say, there are a lot of short-cuts.<br /><br />The Cables Route is not very technical, I've soloed it numerous times in winter and summer. For you, it should prove to be easy.Peter J.http://rockymountainraider.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post-70967992570883246762009-08-18T12:07:23.003-06:002009-08-18T12:07:23.003-06:00Way to go!
I would love to return there and have a...Way to go!<br />I would love to return there and have a day like this...<br />DSDDSDhttp://summitstonesadventuremusings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post-66903119127132021302009-08-14T14:51:33.808-06:002009-08-14T14:51:33.808-06:00Thanks for the shoe recommendations. 5.10 has some...Thanks for the shoe recommendations. 5.10 has some interesting looking models that I will look into.<br /><br />Best wishes on the knee recovery Doug. I am tempted to do this route again but will probably try some other objectives including a proper ascent of Hallets and also Mount Audubon.<br /><br />Chuffer, the speed record is uncertain for the Keyhole route at this point. Apparently there are shortcuts available (which should be off-route anyway or at least made clear) and the presence of crowds can really slow things down where it counts, especially at the top. I also cannot emphasize enough the need for good route-finding on the last third for saving time, especially going down.<br /><br /> Bill Wright has a time posted of just over 3.5 hours which is really good but not impossible to match. To my mind, the key is really going fast downhill, especially in the trough and ledges area. I could have shaved 20 minutes off my time by simply turning around at the top instead of hanging out for a while. There were lots of these types of stops that added to my time. I think if you were looking for real speed, you would want two or three ascents to iron out the kinks and get the route dialed.<br /><br />The Cables Route records involve technical climbing sections where falling is definitely fatal so I am not interested.Peter Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576690594320743452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post-72854105529957767652009-08-12T20:43:36.868-06:002009-08-12T20:43:36.868-06:00nice d00d ... the records for this stuff seem INHU...nice d00d ... the records for this stuff seem INHUMAN don't they?chufferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872311301653052871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post-43940894115321763322009-08-12T19:13:06.898-06:002009-08-12T19:13:06.898-06:00Awesome! Consider me jealous. With my recovering k...Awesome! Consider me jealous. With my recovering knee I'll be lucky to get a normal ascent of Longs this season, but I was really hoping to do a speed ascent this year.<br /><br />I usually wear a 72oz. CamelBak for long runs/hikes and it works out great.<br /><br />Also, the descent on this route is particularly brutal. Once your back past the keyhole there is very little break in the descent for over 3000ft.Doug Lipinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842965734313245299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790818505250918302.post-25585418197564370262009-08-12T15:46:46.097-06:002009-08-12T15:46:46.097-06:00Five Ten approach shoes are incredible for things ...Five Ten approach shoes are incredible for things like this. I have worn the Impacts (I think they are the most durable shoe in the line) for years. In places like the Rocklands, or Chaos Canyon they are indispensable.<br />Keep up the good work Peter!deleted userhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976443396797255702noreply@blogger.com