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Highlights from day 1 Uinta Highline Trail. ⛅️💨🌬️🌈

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Highlights from day 1 Uinta Highline Trail. ⛅️💨🌬️🌈

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#summerofunfinishedbusiness continues with an 85 mile jaunt on the Uinta Highline Trail in northeastern Utah. This one has been on my list for a few years. The journey started with a 2 day drive to Hayden Pass, 4 hour shuttle to the beginning trailhead via MTX Utah Shuttle service (highly recommended) and off I went from Leidy Trailhead.

Day 1 gave wind and clouds like no other and I was blown down to the ground twice. Day 2 I barely made it over North Pole Pass and a storm blew in that brought hours of driving rain, thunder, lightening, snow, and hail. I was fortunate to meet and hike with Joel. He made the afternoon and evening fly by. Day 3 clear views and climb of Kings Peak was just the best chocked full of scrambling on rock. I loved every minute. Drying out all my gear in the sun (no wind) was a huge bonus. Day 4 Porcupine Pass was definitely my favorite. As I was eating lunch, thru-hiker @twigadventures stopped and started chatting about trail. We discovered quickly we knew many of the same hikers. How cool is that? Twig and I ended up spending the rest of the hike together. Day 5 the highlight was standing a top Dead Horse Pass at sunrise, but the low was hiking through a large burn area that at one time I imagine was really beautiful. Twig and I ended at Hayden Pass and she is now on to other BIG hikes.

PHOTOS FROM THE TRIP:
1. Windy Gabbro Pass
2. View from Leidy Peak
3. North Pole Pass
4. View from North Pole Pass
5. Kings Peak
6. On top of Kings Peak (tallest peak in Utah 13,528’)
7. Tarn below Tungsten Pass
8. Porcupine Pass
9. Dead Horse Pass
10. Twig and I on Rocky Sea Pass
 UINTA HIGHLINE TRAIL AUGUST 24-28, 2024:
Day 1 -Leidy Trailhead > Gabbro Pass > Sharlee Lake - 15 miles
Day 2 - Sharlee Lake > North Pole Pass > Gilbert Creek - 17 miles
Day 3 - Gilbert Creek > Painters Basin > Anderson Pass > Kings Peak > Yellowstone Creek - 12 miles Day 4 - Yellowstone Creek > Tungsten Pass > Porcupine Pass > Red Knob Pass > Dead Horse Lake - 21.5 miles Day 5 - Dead Horse Lake > Dead Horse Pass > Jack n Jill Alternate > Rocky Sea Pass > Scudder Lake 2 miles short of Hayden Pass Trailhead - 19 miles

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#summerofunfinishedbusiness continues with an 85 mile jaunt on the Uinta Highline Trail in northeastern Utah. This one has been on my list for a few years. The journey started with a 2 day drive to Hayden Pass, 4 hour shuttle to the beginning trailhead via MTX Utah Shuttle service (highly recommended) and off I went from Leidy Trailhead. Day 1 gave wind and clouds like no other and I was blown down to the ground twice. Day 2 I barely made it over North Pole Pass and a storm blew in that brought hours of driving rain, thunder, lightening, snow, and hail. I was fortunate to meet and hike with Joel. He made the afternoon and evening fly by. Day 3 clear views and climb of Kings Peak was just the best chocked full of scrambling on rock. I loved every minute. Drying out all my gear in the sun (no wind) was a huge bonus. Day 4 Porcupine Pass was definitely my favorite. As I was eating lunch, thru-hiker @twigadventures stopped and started chatting about trail. We discovered quickly we knew many of the same hikers. How cool is that? Twig and I ended up spending the rest of the hike together. Day 5 the highlight was standing a top Dead Horse Pass at sunrise, but the low was hiking through a large burn area that at one time I imagine was really beautiful. Twig and I ended at Hayden Pass and she is now on to other BIG hikes. PHOTOS FROM THE TRIP: 1. Windy Gabbro Pass 2. View from Leidy Peak 3. North Pole Pass 4. View from North Pole Pass 5. Kings Peak 6. On top of Kings Peak (tallest peak in Utah 13,528’) 7. Tarn below Tungsten Pass 8. Porcupine Pass 9. Dead Horse Pass 10. Twig and I on Rocky Sea Pass  UINTA HIGHLINE TRAIL AUGUST 24-28, 2024: Day 1 -Leidy Trailhead > Gabbro Pass > Sharlee Lake - 15 miles Day 2 - Sharlee Lake > North Pole Pass > Gilbert Creek - 17 miles Day 3 - Gilbert Creek > Painters Basin > Anderson Pass > Kings Peak > Yellowstone Creek - 12 miles Day 4 - Yellowstone Creek > Tungsten Pass > Porcupine Pass > Red Knob Pass > Dead Horse Lake - 21.5 miles Day 5 - Dead Horse Lake > Dead Horse Pass > Jack n Jill Alternate > Rocky Sea Pass > Scudder Lake 2 miles short of Hayden Pass Trailhead - 19 miles

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My eye has been on Sherwin Ridge for a few years. The interesting skyline rises above Lakes Basin just outside the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA. My hope was to access and traverse the ridge climbing 7 peaks along the way. To be honest, I wasn’t sure the route would work, mainly the descent into the basin off of Pyramid Peak.

I think most everyone I know was a bit tired of me talking and dreaming about this climb. SOOOOOO… this was the summer to make it happen. @dbrosander and I started about 8:00am and finished about 6:00pm. Windy conditions, loose rock, and steep climbs added to the experience. We both felt well exercised and thankful for no mishaps at the end of this one. I just love when a project comes together.  #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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My eye has been on Sherwin Ridge for a few years. The interesting skyline rises above Lakes Basin just outside the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA. My hope was to access and traverse the ridge climbing 7 peaks along the way. To be honest, I wasn’t sure the route would work, mainly the descent into the basin off of Pyramid Peak. I think most everyone I know was a bit tired of me talking and dreaming about this climb. SOOOOOO… this was the summer to make it happen. @dbrosander and I started about 8:00am and finished about 6:00pm. Windy conditions, loose rock, and steep climbs added to the experience. We both felt well exercised and thankful for no mishaps at the end of this one. I just love when a project comes together.  #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Trading my Sierra Mountains for the High Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Gotta say I am approaching this route with more than a bit of caution and respect. I have been warned about thunderstorms, freak snowstorms, rocky trail, no trail, timing of high passes, pesty wildlife, navigation, altitude, burn areas, and the list goes on and on. I am ready to be slapped down, face the suck, or ya never know it just might be an amazing fantastic surprise. Bring it on! One more for the #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Trading my Sierra Mountains for the High Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Gotta say I am approaching this route with more than a bit of caution and respect. I have been warned about thunderstorms, freak snowstorms, rocky trail, no trail, timing of high passes, pesty wildlife, navigation, altitude, burn areas, and the list goes on and on. I am ready to be slapped down, face the suck, or ya never know it just might be an amazing fantastic surprise. Bring it on! One more for the #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Sweet reunion with beautiful hiker extraordinaire @sallyevarts on Mono Pass. Some of you may remember Sally from the Death Valley Traverse, Theodore Solomons Trail, Northern New Mexico Loop, Hot Springs Trail, Northern Yosemite High Route, and so many others through the years. So thankful for this gorgeous friend. #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Sweet reunion with beautiful hiker extraordinaire @sallyevarts on Mono Pass. Some of you may remember Sally from the Death Valley Traverse, Theodore Solomons Trail, Northern New Mexico Loop, Hot Springs Trail, Northern Yosemite High Route, and so many others through the years. So thankful for this gorgeous friend. #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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The steep and mostly treeless McGee Mountain rises above Highway 395 near Mammoth Lakes. It has a very cool history because it just so happens to be the site of the earliest lift-serviced downhill skiing in the region. In the late 1930s, a group of enterprising young Southern Californians, including Dave McCoy, installed a homemade rope tow here. You can still find remnants of the tow on the mountain.

I have eyed that peak for years! @dbrosander and I finally climbed that steep scarp. Funny, the stats I stated in this video, no less than 2 times, way understated the elevation gain in such a short distance. After the stats came in we climbed a little over 4,000 feet on loose scree in just over 2 miles. OUCH.

The super big views from the top made it worth all the sweat and heavy breathing. Oh BTW someone else wanted that view too. A drone flew 10 feet above our heads while on top. Not sure what I think about that.

One more for the #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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The steep and mostly treeless McGee Mountain rises above Highway 395 near Mammoth Lakes. It has a very cool history because it just so happens to be the site of the earliest lift-serviced downhill skiing in the region. In the late 1930s, a group of enterprising young Southern Californians, including Dave McCoy, installed a homemade rope tow here. You can still find remnants of the tow on the mountain. I have eyed that peak for years! @dbrosander and I finally climbed that steep scarp. Funny, the stats I stated in this video, no less than 2 times, way understated the elevation gain in such a short distance. After the stats came in we climbed a little over 4,000 feet on loose scree in just over 2 miles. OUCH. The super big views from the top made it worth all the sweat and heavy breathing. Oh BTW someone else wanted that view too. A drone flew 10 feet above our heads while on top. Not sure what I think about that. One more for the #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Highlights from 2024 high Sierra #skurkaadventures 5 day trip.

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Highlights from 2024 high Sierra #skurkaadventures 5 day trip.

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Whelp, this John Muir Wilderness 5 day guided @andrewskurka trip was a beaut. Sierra you have my heart and know just when to take my breath away. Our very supportive team took on the challenge of off-trail steep ascents, talus fields for days, and the stark dramatic granite the high Sierra is known for. Thanks co-guide @plantsoutside_ for your witty humor, wealth of knowledge, and for putting up with all my Sierra excitement. #dreamjob

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Whelp, this John Muir Wilderness 5 day guided @andrewskurka trip was a beaut. Sierra you have my heart and know just when to take my breath away. Our very supportive team took on the challenge of off-trail steep ascents, talus fields for days, and the stark dramatic granite the high Sierra is known for. Thanks co-guide @plantsoutside_ for your witty humor, wealth of knowledge, and for putting up with all my Sierra excitement. #dreamjob

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Highlights from 2024 high Sierra #skurkaadventures 7 day trip.

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Highlights from 2024 high Sierra #skurkaadventures 7 day trip.

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OMG! This just MIGHT have been my favorite trip in all 6 years of guiding with @andrewskurka. I was privileged to spend 7 days on the Southern Yosemite High Route with 4 intrepid hikers. Day one started out with a bang with downpours unlike I have ever experienced in the Sierra. Then the skies opened like nobody’s business for an unforgettable sunset all while dining atop Quartzite Peak.

To say this route is rugged is an understatement, but our team worked together, made good choices, and learned a ton. I just might have been smiling the whole time. Well at least it felt like it. #dreamjob

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OMG! This just MIGHT have been my favorite trip in all 6 years of guiding with @andrewskurka. I was privileged to spend 7 days on the Southern Yosemite High Route with 4 intrepid hikers. Day one started out with a bang with downpours unlike I have ever experienced in the Sierra. Then the skies opened like nobody’s business for an unforgettable sunset all while dining atop Quartzite Peak. To say this route is rugged is an understatement, but our team worked together, made good choices, and learned a ton. I just might have been smiling the whole time. Well at least it felt like it. #dreamjob

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Highlights from 2024 high Sierra #skurkaadventures 3 day trip.

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Highlights from 2024 high Sierra #skurkaadventures 3 day trip.

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My first trip in the Sierra as a guide with @andrewskurka was 3 days. We traveled in green valleys, meadows filled with wildflowers, around dotted alpine lakes, and on the granite of Emigrant Wilderness. The group had a great sense of humor, supported each other, learned a ton, and were willing to try new things. Guiding with Melodie Kao was a huge plus too! ✨💫
#dreamjob #takelessdomore

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My first trip in the Sierra as a guide with @andrewskurka was 3 days. We traveled in green valleys, meadows filled with wildflowers, around dotted alpine lakes, and on the granite of Emigrant Wilderness. The group had a great sense of humor, supported each other, learned a ton, and were willing to try new things. Guiding with Melodie Kao was a huge plus too! ✨💫 #dreamjob #takelessdomore

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Grant and Sarah married July 11, 2024
First photos are up! Devin with @betweenthepine Elopement Photography did an amazing job capturing ALL the epic moments.

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Grant and Sarah married July 11, 2024 First photos are up! Devin with @betweenthepine Elopement Photography did an amazing job capturing ALL the epic moments.

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Mount Tom, elevation 13,658′ is a striking peak towering over the town of Bishop, CA. This peak can be viewed west from Hwy 395 traveling north from Bishop. For years I have imagined what it would be like to stand on top.

However it does have a reputation for:
-A rough & rocky dirt access road to the trailhead
- A mountain climb up and down loose, pointy, volcanic rock and a boatload of elevation gain
-All routes are not technically difficult and are mostly class 2-3, but they are all strenuous and long
-Spectacular views from the top

June 30-July 1 @dbrosander , @scottsampson and I enjoyed a successful backpack into Horton Lake and day-hike climb to the top.

On the climb thanks to a large snowfield covering the old mining road, we were forced to start the steep ascent before the recommended gully route. This was super fortunate because it forced us to take the ridge up. Most of the rocks did move, but we found it a fun climb and descent. Highly recommended route.

Oh and at the top…ALL the views of the surrounding Sierra peaks exceeded our expectations.

✅ Mount Tom
#summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Mount Tom, elevation 13,658′ is a striking peak towering over the town of Bishop, CA. This peak can be viewed west from Hwy 395 traveling north from Bishop. For years I have imagined what it would be like to stand on top. However it does have a reputation for: -A rough & rocky dirt access road to the trailhead - A mountain climb up and down loose, pointy, volcanic rock and a boatload of elevation gain -All routes are not technically difficult and are mostly class 2-3, but they are all strenuous and long -Spectacular views from the top June 30-July 1 @dbrosander , @scottsampson and I enjoyed a successful backpack into Horton Lake and day-hike climb to the top. On the climb thanks to a large snowfield covering the old mining road, we were forced to start the steep ascent before the recommended gully route. This was super fortunate because it forced us to take the ridge up. Most of the rocks did move, but we found it a fun climb and descent. Highly recommended route. Oh and at the top…ALL the views of the surrounding Sierra peaks exceeded our expectations. ✅ Mount Tom #summerofunfinishedbusiness

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Congratulations to my son, @grantrosander and @sarahbowersox . Thank you for a week of wedding festivities that were unique and beautiful as you both are.

The celebration included an alpine start to climb Liberty Bell (5 pitch climb) complete with wedding dress and suit photos at the top, beautiful gourmet food, a party bus ride up to Washington Observation Point to exchange wedding vows at sunset, lots of drinking, singing, dancing, hugging, and tears of joy.

Thanks to Grant and Sarah’s loving and very athletic community of friends everything came together to make this the perfect perfect day.
@betweenthepine

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Congratulations to my son, @grantrosander and @sarahbowersox . Thank you for a week of wedding festivities that were unique and beautiful as you both are. The celebration included an alpine start to climb Liberty Bell (5 pitch climb) complete with wedding dress and suit photos at the top, beautiful gourmet food, a party bus ride up to Washington Observation Point to exchange wedding vows at sunset, lots of drinking, singing, dancing, hugging, and tears of joy. Thanks to Grant and Sarah’s loving and very athletic community of friends everything came together to make this the perfect perfect day. @betweenthepine

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