The Bells Traverse: Maroon Peak to North Maroon - Mountain trips
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Date: 2023-01-17
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wholly
I am worried about the water quality of the Colorado river you see here. And that people who also wonder may want to know what they can do about cleaning it up: Clean Water Act
1972 U. S. federal law regulating water pollution
For the Clean Water Act of Ontario, Canada, see Clean Water Act (Ontario.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters; recognizing the responsibilities of the states in addressing pollution and providing assistance to states to do so, including funding for publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment; and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.
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I am worried about the water quality of the Colorado river you see here. And that people who also wonder may want to know what they can do about cleaning it up: Clean Water Act
1972 U. S. federal law regulating water pollution
For the Clean Water Act of Ontario, Canada, see Clean Water Act (Ontario.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters; recognizing the responsibilities of the states in addressing pollution and providing assistance to states to do so, including funding for publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment; and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.
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Eric
Love y'all's videos, and super glad to see you on one of the four great traverses in CO. Something bothers me a bit here, though. You spend a lot of time talking about going down a different route than you came up, and about how loose the rock is here. Nearly every year someone dies in the ascent/descent gullies on the Bells because of rockfall. At 10: 09 and 10: 30 y'all knock down rocks easily large enough to kill someone in the gully below - you would have no way of knowing whether a party is below you, but you don't vocalize down-route that there is rock fall coming. With the traffic the CO 14ers get, and with the shooting galley effect in these gullies, I'd be yelling ROCK even if I was 99% certain I was the only party on the mountain. +1 for helmets, though.
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Love y'all's videos, and super glad to see you on one of the four great traverses in CO. Something bothers me a bit here, though. You spend a lot of time talking about going down a different route than you came up, and about how loose the rock is here. Nearly every year someone dies in the ascent/descent gullies on the Bells because of rockfall. At 10: 09 and 10: 30 y'all knock down rocks easily large enough to kill someone in the gully below - you would have no way of knowing whether a party is below you, but you don't vocalize down-route that there is rock fall coming. With the traffic the CO 14ers get, and with the shooting galley effect in these gullies, I'd be yelling ROCK even if I was 99% certain I was the only party on the mountain. +1 for helmets, though.
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Coleman
At least you got a solid breakfast under your belt. When I did the Traverse (3 days/2 nights backpacking, we got to the parking permit box at 4: 45 AM on Friday morning. When I was there, you weren't allowed to carry a parking permit from Thursday through the weekend, everything reset on Friday. 4: 45 AM still wasn't early enough to get a parking spot on this particular Friday. We had to drive back down to the shuttle lot (after already paying for the parking permit through the park) and wait until 8: 30 for the shuttle to start running. Beautiful place, but the logistics can be TOUGH to manage. Keep on keepin' on!
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At least you got a solid breakfast under your belt. When I did the Traverse (3 days/2 nights backpacking, we got to the parking permit box at 4: 45 AM on Friday morning. When I was there, you weren't allowed to carry a parking permit from Thursday through the weekend, everything reset on Friday. 4: 45 AM still wasn't early enough to get a parking spot on this particular Friday. We had to drive back down to the shuttle lot (after already paying for the parking permit through the park) and wait until 8: 30 for the shuttle to start running. Beautiful place, but the logistics can be TOUGH to manage. Keep on keepin' on!
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wholly
Clean Water Act
1972 U. S. federal law regulating water pollution
For the Clean Water Act of Ontario, Canada, see Clean Water Act (Ontario.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters; recognizing the responsibilities of the states in addressing pollution and providing assistance to states to do so, including funding for publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment; and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.
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Clean Water Act
1972 U. S. federal law regulating water pollution
For the Clean Water Act of Ontario, Canada, see Clean Water Act (Ontario.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters; recognizing the responsibilities of the states in addressing pollution and providing assistance to states to do so, including funding for publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment; and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.
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Susan
My mother is 93 with advancing dementia. She doesn't know who we are, but she knows you guys! Watching back to back to back to back videos of Mediocre Amateurs is honestly one of her favorite things to do. She laughs at your humor, is amazed at your awesome photography, and sometimes you give her the willies. Your videos have truly been a lifesaver to us as we look for activities she'll enjoy. Thank you for keeping it clean!
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My mother is 93 with advancing dementia. She doesn't know who we are, but she knows you guys! Watching back to back to back to back videos of Mediocre Amateurs is honestly one of her favorite things to do. She laughs at your humor, is amazed at your awesome photography, and sometimes you give her the willies. Your videos have truly been a lifesaver to us as we look for activities she'll enjoy. Thank you for keeping it clean!
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cliff
The DEADLY BELLS i alumus of Western state colege in gunnison, climbed
t maroon pass and seen fravert basin on the Gunnson county side, south slopes and the bells, magnificent rugged territory interesting is pitkin/gunnison line is the summits of the bells ( if my memory serves correct) 1982
Respects: i dont think these mountaineers had been born yet
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The DEADLY BELLS i alumus of Western state colege in gunnison, climbed
t maroon pass and seen fravert basin on the Gunnson county side, south slopes and the bells, magnificent rugged territory interesting is pitkin/gunnison line is the summits of the bells ( if my memory serves correct) 1982
Respects: i dont think these mountaineers had been born yet
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Manfred
Wearing a helmet when freefalling is like putting your head between your legs and bracing yourself when the pilot announces we're about to crash because one of the wings came dislodged. Watching you guys is like going to see a scary movie except this is real yet I can't wait to see the next one.
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Wearing a helmet when freefalling is like putting your head between your legs and bracing yourself when the pilot announces we're about to crash because one of the wings came dislodged. Watching you guys is like going to see a scary movie except this is real yet I can't wait to see the next one.
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brian
. im sure they are ultra light and ultra expensive since one of u all has a helicopter: ) im getting ready to do the john muir trail in a few months and the lighter the better since its 210 miles across the sierra. there is a thought see how fast u can do the john muir trail
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. im sure they are ultra light and ultra expensive since one of u all has a helicopter: ) im getting ready to do the john muir trail in a few months and the lighter the better since its 210 miles across the sierra. there is a thought see how fast u can do the john muir trail
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Professor
But you had to wait for the shuttle. You could have had a second helping at the buffet and still made the same shuttle to the trail head, couldn't you? And take cairns with a grain of salt; they are usually built by someone who doesn't know where he is going.
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But you had to wait for the shuttle. You could have had a second helping at the buffet and still made the same shuttle to the trail head, couldn't you? And take cairns with a grain of salt; they are usually built by someone who doesn't know where he is going.
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CycleKat
Thank youuuu for wearing helmets! On Colorado 14ers, other than weather, people above you tend to be the most dangerous part of the mountain. I've seen so many hikers knock down a shower of rocks while standing above a string of other people.
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Thank youuuu for wearing helmets! On Colorado 14ers, other than weather, people above you tend to be the most dangerous part of the mountain. I've seen so many hikers knock down a shower of rocks while standing above a string of other people.
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zettle
hehe that kind of terrain. 1 rock breaks free 100 ft above you, it's 100 rocks by the time it reaches your level, and any trail in the area is disguised forever. Great climb and fun to watch. Thanks again for taking us with you
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hehe that kind of terrain. 1 rock breaks free 100 ft above you, it's 100 rocks by the time it reaches your level, and any trail in the area is disguised forever. Great climb and fun to watch. Thanks again for taking us with you
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Junk
Thats just bad ass. enjoy the hell out of this. you guys talk a big game but you make it look too easy. It makes me laugh you guys jump on that bus and those people have not a clue of what yall have done that day
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Thats just bad ass. enjoy the hell out of this. you guys talk a big game but you make it look too easy. It makes me laugh you guys jump on that bus and those people have not a clue of what yall have done that day
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mycroft16
The spiciness comment about annoying your mom is great. My older brother and I would go climbing 14ers and he'd always have to find a photo spot somewhere on the climb to make his wife mad at him.
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The spiciness comment about annoying your mom is great. My older brother and I would go climbing 14ers and he'd always have to find a photo spot somewhere on the climb to make his wife mad at him.
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Ken
Hi.
As usual, a great video.
Also impressed with what you accomplished (as usual.
I've seen pictures of the Maroon Bells, but now we know what they really look like.
Well done.
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Hi.
As usual, a great video.
Also impressed with what you accomplished (as usual.
I've seen pictures of the Maroon Bells, but now we know what they really look like.
Well done.
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Zach
Very nice. I attempted Maroon last year, got lost on the route not too far from the summit. Definitely glad you all wore helmets, I couldn't believe how chossy Maroon was.
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Very nice. I attempted Maroon last year, got lost on the route not too far from the summit. Definitely glad you all wore helmets, I couldn't believe how chossy Maroon was.
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Paul
Nice vid, but IMHO flippent treatment to the seriousness and danger of this route. Hope nobody follows in your footesteps without serious preparation.
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Nice vid, but IMHO flippent treatment to the seriousness and danger of this route. Hope nobody follows in your footesteps without serious preparation.
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DuBCraft21
Have you thought about bringing some light weight rappel equipment to make these super steep descents that have lots of cliffs a little easier?
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Have you thought about bringing some light weight rappel equipment to make these super steep descents that have lots of cliffs a little easier?
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Sam
When was this? I was up on North Maroon on Sept 28 and this looks almost exactly the same, maybe a few days later with yellower Aspen's. Great video!
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When was this? I was up on North Maroon on Sept 28 and this looks almost exactly the same, maybe a few days later with yellower Aspen's. Great video!
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BERSERKER
The 2800 feet of suck is a real bummer on that traverse hahaha. Have you guys done the Little Bear to Blanca Traverse?
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The 2800 feet of suck is a real bummer on that traverse hahaha. Have you guys done the Little Bear to Blanca Traverse?
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David
How do you manage to get such crisp audio out of a GoPro? Are you also using an stabilizer (or warp stabilization in post?
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How do you manage to get such crisp audio out of a GoPro? Are you also using an stabilizer (or warp stabilization in post?
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