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Climbing Colorado's Fourteeners: 1958 Adventures on Greys, Torreys, and Beyond

In June to September 1958, an exhilarating journey unfolds as climbers conquer several of Colorado's iconic Fourteeners. The adventure begins with Greys and Torreys, followed by challenging ascents of Oxford, Belford, Huron, and Capitol, all featuring breathtaking views. The narrative captures the essence of high-altitude climbing, detailing hours spent on steep inclines and the camaraderie of fellow climbers like Gary Schott and Tom Stephenson. This account celebrates the thrill of the climb and the beauty of Colorado's majestic peaks.

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Climbing Colorado's Fourteeners: 1958 Adventures on Greys, Torreys, and Beyond

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  1. Grays and Torreys Fourteeners # 30 and 31 June, 1958

  2. Greys Toreys

  3. Torreys from Graves

  4. Grays from Torreys

  5. Schott , Taylor Mader

  6. Greys

  7. OXFORD, BELFORD Fourteeners # 32, 33 July, 1958 4 hr to Belford, 1 hr Oxford, 4 hr return

  8. Missouri Fourteener # 34 July, 1958 5.5 hours up South Side, 2.5 hrs down North Slope scree slope

  9. HURON August, 1958 Fourteener # 35 3.5 hours to top

  10. Jack Perrine climbing Huron

  11. Capitol September 1, 1958 Fourteener # 36 3 hr backpack, 7 hr up, 4 hr down

  12. Capitol Cocks Comb Ridge

  13. Capitol Peak

  14. VIEW FROM CAPITOL – Pyramid - Bells

  15. Bells Snowmass

  16. Capitol Lake

  17. La Plata September , 1958 Fourteener # 37 3.5 hrs up, 2.5 hrs down

  18. La Plata – climbed right ridge

  19. Ridge Climbed from Independence Pass Road

  20. Grizzly Peak

  21. ELBERT ELBERT

  22. Ellingwood Ridge

  23. Oxford, Belford Missouri - Crystal Lake

  24. San Luis and Stewart September 20, 1958 Fourteeners # 38 and 39 3 hr backpack, 5 hr to San Luis, 3 hrs to Steward, 3 hrs back to camp

  25. Gary Schott, Tom Stephenson, ? on Ridge

  26. Top of San Luis Stewart Stewart from top of San Luis

  27. View from Top Stewart San Luis

  28. Hex Column Ridge San Luis

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