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MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend 2006 with:. Brian. Joe. Rebecca. Casey. Hey guys, that mountain looks kind of big. First Stop: Pick up Joe in Denver on the 6:45 a.m. Amtrak… …And then head directly to Quandary Peak (14,265’). You’re going to die Joe!.
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MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend 2006 with: Brian Joe Rebecca Casey
Hey guys, that mountain looks kind of big. First Stop: Pick up Joe in Denver on the 6:45 a.m. Amtrak… …And then head directly to Quandary Peak (14,265’)
Key instructions for Joe – “If caught in an avalanche, ‘swim’ to the top. And pray.”
Lunch stop at 13,000’. We’ve broken through treeline and only have a couple hard miles to go.
I don’t feel so good…and Johnny Cash’s “Burning Ring of Fire” keeps going through my head…it might be related to that bag of chocolate-covered raisins that I ate.
Luckily we have headlamps and a full moon to light our descent. Group photo time.
Well we maimed Joe, but didn’t quite finish him off. Time for the next test – Rock Climbing!
Casey also does some product testing…on that metal plate in his collarbone. “Works like a charm!”
Don’t worry, I’m holding your rope. As long as I can stay awake.
It’s much warmer down here above the Denver skyline. Brian working the overhang.
Well Joe is still standing. Time for the next sport – Ice Climbing!! Key instructions for Joe – “Don’t let any of the sharp pointy things go through your body”