Special Thursday Evening Program on Climbing Longs Peak

Join Rocky Mountain National Park's Climbing Rangers on Thursday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn about climbing Longs Peak. This presentation will discuss various climbing routes and lessons learned, with a focus on how to prepare for and manage risks for a successful ascent and descent of the classic Keyhole Route.

Day hikers may want to note that it's possible for them to hike to the Keyhole itself, before encountering more technical terrain.

The Rocky Mountain National Park Climbing Rangers are experienced climbers and search and rescue professionals who patrol technical climbing and hiking routes on Longs Peak and elsewhere throughout the park. With decades of cumulative climbing, mountaineering, guiding, and search and rescue experience between them, they are excited to share their experience and help the public learn about the high mountain environment of Rocky Mountain National Park.

At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak towers above all other summits in Rocky Mountain National Park. The flat-topped monarch is seen from almost anywhere in the park. Different angles show the great mountain's unique profiles. Changing weather reflects Longs Peak's many moods.

This program is free and open to the public. For further information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or contact the park’s Information Office at 970-586-1206.

On a related note, several months ago I published a statistical analysis on fatalities while climbing Longs Peak, which I wrote to point out that this is no walk in the park, and is fraught with danger for anyone who lacks true mountaineering experience.



Jeff
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