Thread replies: 11
Thread images: 3
Anonymous
2016-03-21 05:46:26 Post No. 717979
[Report]
Image search:
[Google]
Anonymous
2016-03-21 05:46:26
Post No. 717979
[Report]
Hey /out/doorsman. /k/ here. I have a goal that I would like your input on.
I want to hike pic related from the West side. If you want to Google it for reference it's Mt. Timpanogos in Utah. For the sake of challenge, I want to do it before the snow melts.
I hiked Baldy (a smaller mountain in front of Timp) yesterday with my dog. To stay light I took water, a knife, and fire starters. It was an elevation climb of 3k feet over 2.8 miles. To summit Timp, I would need to go another 3.4k feet up and 1.4 miles of linear distance. I would probably switch back enough to make it closer to 3 miles.
Several questions for you gents:
>Can my dog make the climb?
>Is there a serious risk of avalanches?
>Is this goal stupid/risky?
>What extra gear will I need? I was thinking crampons, a folding stove, 2-3 fuel cubes, and a jacket. Anything else?
>Is it something I should tackle all at once or over a weekend?
Not sure what other info you might need... I'm 6'3 190lbs. Not overly /fit/ but I do try to be rather physical. My dog is very energetic, heeler/coonhound mix with tons of energy. Yesterday the mountain was 45-55 degrees at 8300ft. The snow at this point was very forgiving with no need for snowshoes or crampons. The summit is at 11,752.
