Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Amazing dedication to finish that list! Well done and congrats!
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Looks like John put up a brief trip report if you haven't seen it yet. Less detailed than otherwise so Furthermore can give some more info. Looking forward to Furthermore's report!
https://listsofjohn.com/tr?Id=25182&pkid=1742
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Impressive!bdloftin77 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:42 amOnly Alyson! According to LoJ, here's what the next closest finishers would need:
John Kirk:
Ophir Overlook https://listsofjohn.com/peak/993
Mike Garratt:
The Castles East https://listsofjohn.com/peak/1742
Teresa Gergen:
The Castles East https://listsofjohn.com/peak/1742
Ken Nolan:
The Castles East https://listsofjohn.com/peak/1742
12803 https://listsofjohn.com/peak/3241
Kirk Mallory:
The Castles East https://listsofjohn.com/peak/1742
Peak Ten https://listsofjohn.com/peak/381
Mike Garratt was extremely thorough - I don't think he climbed a single new 12er after the LiDAR list came out, and he still pre-finished every single one except The Castles East. Very impressive.
John, Alyson, Derek Wolfe (Furthermore), and Aiden (listed by Alyson in her facebook post) climbed The Castles East on 9/9/23. The only two other ascents of The Castles East that I know of are claimed by a C. Scales and an LB Mullin who claimed a first ascent in 2018 (see FA near the top). https://www.mountainproject.com/route/1 ... eers-route
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Thanks for the info!
Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Congrats Alyson on the refinish! Castles look like quite the adventure, congrats on you and your team for getting up there.
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Wow! Strong Work Alyson!
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Way to go, Alyson!!! Keep the faith, and keep on climbing!!!




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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
A friend & I had the privilege of camping below The Castles this summer as part of our route up West Elk. That is a truly magnificent spot in the Elks. I too am hoping for a TR of your climb. Congratulations on your continued completion of lists! You & John are on a different level!
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
She's done all the 13ers and 14ers, right?
How many total above 12,000 feet? Save me some time trying to figure out which ones count. lol
How many total above 12,000 feet? Save me some time trying to figure out which ones count. lol
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
Thank you.
Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
this is amazing! congrats alyson
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Re: Alyson Kirk Finishes Colorado 12ers+ LiDAR List
This is an (almost) unbelievable accomplishment. Much congratulations.
Sean Nunn
Raytown MO
Sean Nunn
Raytown MO
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