r/Highpointers • u/Ok_Lynx_6372 41 Highpoints • Jul 27 '26

Utah 7/24 Number 41!

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Easily the hardest one I’ve done so far. Not technically difficult it was only the distance that got me. 25 miles in a day is no joke, my feet hurt like hell😅 one step closer to 50. I started this a year ago and have done them all with cancer. As far as I’m concerned this is the best way I’ve been able to see this beautiful country. Next up is Wyoming… looking forward to it💪

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u/x_3mta3 ** 50 States Complete ** Jul 27 '26

Good luck on Gannett! It’s a personal favorite!

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u/Ok_Lynx_6372 41 Highpoints Jul 27 '26

Looking forward to it! Going to be interesting at the bergschrund, we’ve got a back up plan though!

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u/x_3mta3 ** 50 States Complete ** Jul 27 '26

If you’re worried about the bergschrund, and assuming you’re comfortable on crampons and a long summit day, I found the southwest couloir via peak lake to be a fun and slightly less technically challenging route. Still need crampons for the steep descent onto and crossing of mammoth glacier, and the long summit day is no joke, but I loved going up that way and I’ll preach all about it to anyone who will listen lol

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u/tlheinz Jul 27 '26

I will listen, do you have a CalTopo or something of that route?

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u/x_3mta3 ** 50 States Complete ** Jul 27 '26

Doesn’t look like I can post photos in the comments here. I had my Garmin only throwing off dots every several hours that day, but I can dm you with some screen grabs and a walkthrough of the route if you’d like

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u/tlheinz Jul 27 '26

That would be great!

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u/Jmtungsten Jul 27 '26

Congrats! I’ve been following on IG for a while. It’s incredible how fast you’re getting through these AND adding all the other sidequest peaks too! You have got to be in great conditioning right now!

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u/Ok_Lynx_6372 41 Highpoints Jul 27 '26

In the past month living in CO doing 14ers I’ve shed 15 pounds! By the end of the trip I’ll be in the best shape of my life! Thanks for following along!

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u/outdoorsauce Jul 27 '26

Following, god speed brother. Kick cancers ass.

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u/highpointer201 45 Highpoints Jul 27 '26

Good luck man! You got this! I wound up taking my sweet time on kings peak, definitely didn't do it in a day. Do you have a go fund me or anything like that bruv?

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u/fluffysnowflake67 ** 50 States Complete ** Jul 27 '26

Doing the hard ones first! Gannett was my nemesis. Good luck.

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u/pelirojo2000 Jul 27 '26

Impressive journey! Well done!

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u/southsideslopestyle * 49: Denali-bound * Jul 27 '26

Way to go! It’s been great to watch your progress. Best of luck on Gannett!

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u/Ikana_Mountains Jul 28 '26

I was just there two days after you. Hope you enjoyed

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u/EricPhillips327 14 Highpoints Jul 28 '26

Bro love watching your insta reels, you’re killing it! Definitely recommend taking the tourist creek route for Gannett Peak, it’s slightly shorter than the standard route.

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u/IBetMyLeftNose Jul 30 '26

Nice job! I did Kings in a day a couple weeks ago. How was the weather? Did you get rained on during the descent?