Mt Willingdon (AB, Canada)

Submitted by pbakwin on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 06:12pm
Description

Mount Willingdon is located in the wild eastern section of Banff National Park, the last expansive area of true wilderness within the park. This mountain is more about scenic views, wild animal encounters, or hopefully only viewing, and long approaches then quality climbing or classic mountaineering. Having just said that, the North-East Face of the Willingdon Massif presents an extensive glacier and a beautiful snow/ice route, likely unrepeated since the original 1977 ascent.

Frenchman Mtn (NV)

Submitted by pbakwin on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 02:41pm
Description

This mountain provides the backdrop for every picture taken of the Las Vegas Strip. It is easy to get to for all tourists and locals, and seems like a natural FKT for Vegas. The view from the top (Lake Mead to the East and Vegas to the West) is outstanding.  There is a Strava segments for the ascent, the descent, and round trip.

Rocky Mountain Grand Loop (CO)

Submitted by pbakwin on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 08:14am
Description

A version of the old "Cook-Zumwalt Route" (which Cook and Zumwalt did in 24 hours in 1932), as been outlined by backpacker.com.  Here's the description:

Crest Trail #130 (Sandia Mtns, NM)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 04:25pm
Description

Travis McWhorter posted the route:  [Note that this is different from the Crest Trail #25]

The Sandia Mountains surround Albuquerque and the Crest Trail 130 runs from north to south or vice-versa.

Description of a single crossing: 

"The Sandia Crossing is a 26.3 mile Wilderness run which begins at the south side of the

Sandia Mountains and crosses the entire Sandia Mountain Range on the Crest Trail