May 10, 2009 5:45 AM - 8 attended
Beyond Hard Core: 4 Peak Hike in Red Rock
This is the ultimate hardcore hike in Red Rock Canyon. 4 Peaks (Juniper, Gunsight, Rainbow, and Mt. Wilson) in one day and 95% is no trail. It's 10 to 12 hours of almost non-stop scrambling. It will be warm, but not too hot. Once up to Gunsight Notch Peak we stay above 6000 feet the rest of the day.
IF interested, you need to cache water at Gunsight Notch Peak, Rainbow Peak, and Mt. Wilson, which I just happen to have on the schedule.
To my knowledge this hike has only been done once and that was back in 1997.
The way the route is designed you can bail at any peak and get back to the trailhead relatively easily compared to the hike.
All hikers must be approved. That means you have to be in great hiking shape. I don't care about any other physical activity you do. This hike is too long and too tough.
You must understand we do not stop if you get tired. You will be left to descend. Getting hurt, of course, is a different story.
Good luck.
Stats:
Hike: 4 Peak Hike in RR
Miles: 12 miles
Time to complete: 10 to 12 hours
Difficulty: Off the chart!
Elevation gain: ~ 8,000 feet
Class: 4+
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kiwi
No moon walking ADAM!!!
Mark.... There is always REI... no Q's asked policy... wink wink!Posted May 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM -
Adam Kraska
I do what I want with greater appreciation in life... moonwalking is one of them....
Posted May 10, 2009 at 12:56 AM
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HecktorThe Resident MetzicanWell what can I say? The toughest challenge I've ever done in my life. This hike kicked my butt. Thanks to every one for their support.
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ShinSuperman, Assistant OrganizerThat was 'Kicked my butt with crampon' hike. That was waaaay harder than I have expected. The first 3 Peak was great, but the last very toll Mr.Wilson guy really kicked my butt. I had strained my thigh muscle 3 times and that was no fun especially right before going to climb big exposure part. Even though 4 of us made it to the Peak and that was one of my best hike ever. Thanks Branch.
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MarkBadass 11 1/2 hour butt kicker. But then again I have doneTurtlehead
you know! Anyone know where I can ket some pants with a kevlar butt?
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