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Oct 29, 2011 at 6:19 pm #1796497

Michael Ray
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@topshot
Locale: Midwest

> Technically, there wasn't much more to do than look for the most positive places for footing and kicking when I couldn't find something good enough to stand on. Go do it.

Did you take the north or south route over the pass? You can see what I mean at 10:30-11:00 on my Part 2 video. They both looked reasonable to me from a distance. By kicking, do you mean there was snow when you were there or just dirt/mud instead of talus/scree as it appeared to me? I wish my knee would have cooperated on this trip, but it was the rock-hopping coming down from Pierre Lakes that stressed it early on.

I'd also contemplated doing Heckert Pass from Pierre Lakes pre-trip, but even with a good knee I wouldn't do that one alone once I saw it. It looked much tougher than this one at Cassi Peak.

Oct 29, 2011 at 9:00 pm #1796532

Peter Sustr
BPL Member

@czechxpress
Locale: Boulder

Very good video Matt, glad you got to see Colorado. Let me know the next time your in Colorado we can hit the Flat Tops or RMNP.

Again great video!

Oct 29, 2011 at 9:07 pm #1796534

Matt Mahaney
BPL Member

@matt_mahaney
Locale: In the District

Peter! Sir, how are you? Would love to see the Flat Tops. Thanks a lot. Glad to see the virtual you.

Oct 29, 2011 at 9:33 pm #1796540

tkkn c
BPL Member

@tkknc
Locale: Desert Rat in the Southwest

Nice vid

Oct 30, 2011 at 6:27 am #1796585

Matt Mahaney
BPL Member

@matt_mahaney
Locale: In the District

Thanks Ken.

Oct 30, 2011 at 6:38 am #1796588

John Whynot
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@jdw01776
Locale: Southeast Texas

Enjoyed your trip report. After the bear attacks near Aspen this year, I didn't do my annual solo trip to the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, so I've been experiencing it vicariously. I'm going next year — no excuses…

Oct 30, 2011 at 9:49 am #1796631

Matt Mahaney
BPL Member

@matt_mahaney
Locale: In the District

I was surprised how fast word spread in the Bells. Two guys were "attacked" by a bear in West Maroon the night I was in East Maroon. Word 'round the campfire was that one was critically injured. I have no way of knowing. I witnessed a wide range of backcountry skill there. In my opinion bear avoidance and food safety were lacking in some. Not all, some.

Nov 6, 2011 at 10:03 am #1799093

aaron eshelman
BPL Member

@djaaronreed
Locale: Central Rockies

Thanks for the great TR Vid! I haven't been able to make it anywhere this season due to injury and this gives me things to look forward to. Colorado is my home state and I just can't get enough of it! Thanks again.

Nov 6, 2011 at 10:11 am #1799095

Matt Mahaney
BPL Member

@matt_mahaney
Locale: In the District

Aaron, thanks. Your home state is gorgeous. I can't wait to go back. Heal well and get back out there.

Nov 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm #1800256

Brian Austin
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@footeab
Locale: Pacific Northwest

Makes me want to go back! Great Video!

Great Marten Grab!

Now, if only I had the patience for proper video editing.

Hmm anyone know if you can set videos as part of ones screen saver function? Surely something like this exists. Pictures/Videos dumped or linked to a folder and the "screen-saver" plays the folder….

Just wondering!

Thanks, Great Trip.
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