Ok so last day was the second attempt up borax and we where successful.
It is the most weird crazy place ever. And im so chuffed that finally I got up there after several years wanting to.
We went through golden canyons up to an alpine desert and then up to a crazy fever dream of ice cream rocks.
The colours are just INSANE. The day was hazy but was nice to see snow on Telescope. We saw two people up Artist Palette.
There is a register since 2021. Maybe 5 groups per year are signing. Some serious peak bagger names in there (Stav, Bob Burd, Chris Kerth). Felt so much impostor syndrome signing it.
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We continued on the ridge until the summit before corkscrew canyon where the terrain got very shitty and was like walking on marbles. We didnt want to be up there in the afternoon when it would get stupid hot so we turned around.
We met the people from Artist Palette, a french couple with a printout of Stavs report and map, a rope and harness and a bunch of badassery. Want to be half as cool when im their age. We shared notes about routes and terrain, then went back quickly as the sun started getting opressive.
This was absolutely incredible and I want to go back to check the area more. Artist Palette mountain and Corkscrew Canyon are defenetly happening next winter.
My only concern is how much damage there was and how much damage we did despite trying to be super careful. That place doesnt stand a chance if the amount of visitors per year increases.
I will probably delete these last photos in a week. The info and help is out there for who needs it already so no need for me to draw more attention than what the place can absorb. But i did want to share with you since you helped me so much to get up there.
It is the most weird crazy place ever. And im so chuffed that finally I got up there after several years wanting to.
We went through golden canyons up to an alpine desert and then up to a crazy fever dream of ice cream rocks.
The colours are just INSANE. The day was hazy but was nice to see snow on Telescope. We saw two people up Artist Palette.
There is a register since 2021. Maybe 5 groups per year are signing. Some serious peak bagger names in there (Stav, Bob Burd, Chris Kerth). Felt so much impostor syndrome signing it.
We continued on the ridge until the summit before corkscrew canyon where the terrain got very shitty and was like walking on marbles. We didnt want to be up there in the afternoon when it would get stupid hot so we turned around.
We met the people from Artist Palette, a french couple with a printout of Stavs report and map, a rope and harness and a bunch of badassery. Want to be half as cool when im their age. We shared notes about routes and terrain, then went back quickly as the sun started getting opressive.
This was absolutely incredible and I want to go back to check the area more. Artist Palette mountain and Corkscrew Canyon are defenetly happening next winter.
My only concern is how much damage there was and how much damage we did despite trying to be super careful. That place doesnt stand a chance if the amount of visitors per year increases.
I will probably delete these last photos in a week. The info and help is out there for who needs it already so no need for me to draw more attention than what the place can absorb. But i did want to share with you since you helped me so much to get up there.