This was my Final High Mountain Epic Scramble for the 2022 season. Set in the Classic Elk Mountain Range near Aspen Colorado, Snowmass Mountain @ 14,099' Delivered! A mellow 4X4 road leaving the small town of Marble delivered me, riding my Dirt Bike, to a small campsite near Lead King Basin and the start of my hiking and climbing journey. Pre-dawn I headed up the Star rider pass trail toward Geneva Lake. Only steps into the hike I almost literally bumped into a huge Moose snoozing within feet of the trail. I am thankful it noticed me, made a surprised grunting noise and jumped away from the trail instead of easily trampling me! From there thing got into a rhythm as I smoothly climbed my way past Geneva Lake and onto Gem Lake where I left the trail and made my way to the approach gulleys that would lead me steeply up and onto the spine of the S ridge as I witnessed an awesome sunrise and almost full moon set! The ridge was great class 3 or 4 climbing if you wanted, though loose as is the general nature of the Elk Mountains. The descent on the western slopes was a mess, like an explosion in a quarry that was then steeply tilted! It is definitely not a preferred ascent route though the descent was fast but somewhat treacherous. . . Unfortunately the talus is all generally too large to "scree ski."
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DISCLAIMER: The Expedition(s) documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Backcountry adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .
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