August 15th, 2020by Matt Schnizer Please refer to Carey’s/KXØR excellent trip report for details.Just providing some additional impressions (video clips) from my recent trip to Hagues Peak using the standard route (Lawnlake via saddle between Fairchild and Hagues). Carey took … Continue reading
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I spent the last two weeks hiking in RMNP and of course activating some SOTA summits. As one of the highlights, I was attempting to do part of the Mummy Mania (a long day hike to climb six peaks between … Continue reading
Very excited to see Alaska (KL7) included in SOTA. Especially the Brooks Range (KLF/AE) Region. One of the most breathtaking regions I visited on this planet. Spend several summers up there hiking/boating/exploring . Attached a teaser photo for all of … Continue reading
Homebrewed linked EFHW (10-20m), SOTAbeam tuner, 18ft fiberglass fishing rod !! WARNING !! There are old mountaineers, and bold mountaineers… there are no old-bold mountaineers. Hiking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities particularly in Colorado with its extreme elevations. … Continue reading
Phase 2 of the US 36 permanent reconstruction is scheduled to begin July 21 as Kirkland Construction transitions into the area to complete the road. Construction is expected to continue into late this fall. The biggest part of this phase … Continue reading
W0C/FR-072 (Mt. Olympus) 2679 M / 8808 ft May 3rd, 2014 by KØMOS Mount Olympus stands tall right between Big Thompson Canyon (US34) and Little Thompson Canyon (US36) on the east side of Estes Park (CO). It’s a stunning mountain … Continue reading
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W0C/FR-150 (Thunder Peak) – 3083 m / 10134 ft May 7, 2014 by KØMOS According to the WX forecast, today was the best chance to bag another summit for the remainder of the week. After a nice thunderstorm over night, … Continue reading
W0N/PH-005 (Scotts Bluff) – 1417 m / 4649 ft March 31, 2014 by KØMOS A high wind warning was in effect for northern Colorado for the last day of March and so I decided to head north-east towards the newest … Continue reading
W0C/FR-037 (Twin Sisters Pk. East) – 3476 m / 11428 ft January 18, 2014 by KØMOS This post ist just a summary of today’s observations during my activation of WØC/FR-Ø37 (Twin Sisters Pk. East). If you are interested in a … Continue reading
My access to the mountains is still severely limited thanks to the September flooding event here in Colorado. I am going back to the Cameron Pass area to give North-Diamond Peak a try. Planning to start on 10m, hoping it … Continue reading