14er Extravaganza Complete! Red cloud and Sunshine Peak Double-Bag (6 14ers, 2 days 22 hrs & 38 minutes)

Labor Day 14er Double-Header pt 2: Handies Peak w/ Kenz

Wetterhorn w/ Caden’s replacement, Natalie

Uncompahgre w/ Jack, Pete, Kenzie, and Lilly!

San Luis Peak from the South w/ Caden

Went against my better judgement and decided to attempt and evening summit of Handies despite the storm clouds to the east, north, and south. Figured Kenzie and I would hike to treeline, determine if they were indeed dissipating, and push to the summit. However, upon arrival at treeline they looked a bit worse though no clouds were directly above us. I felt confident that as soon as the sun stopped hitting the west face of the valley the warm air would stop rising and the cold plunge of mountain air would dissipate the storms. Thankfully, I was correct but they sure took their time dissipating. Got a bit nervous below the summit push and fast hiked to the summit with whatever strength I could muster on this 8,000 ft+ day. 
Upon submitting I finally got the view of the sky I needed haha. Had never seen such a large rain clouds from a direct side view so that was cool. Thankfully it was pouring far down south likely in the Chicago basin. Also checked the forecast for kenz. 
Ran down to the saddle and met Kenzie there who was content with her climb and we both hiked down in the gorgeous golden light. Saw much more wildlife and much less people than usual. Plus, every cloud that had worried us completely dissipated in minutes. 
Probably the hardest part of the trip getting back down after already doing Wetterhorn in the morning. Somehow managed!

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Labor Day 14er Double-Header pt 2: Handies Peak w/ Kenz

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14er Extravaganza Complete! Red cloud and Sunshine Peak Double-Bag (6 14ers, 2 days 22 hrs & 38 minutes)

Labor Day 14er Double-Header pt 2: Handies Peak w/ Kenz

Wetterhorn w/ Caden’s replacement, Natalie

Uncompahgre w/ Jack, Pete, Kenzie, and Lilly!

San Luis Peak from the South w/ Caden

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