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I finally summitted Mt. Langley, my first 14er, after having originally planned to do it on two previous trips. I did it on a three day trip. Windy to start on the summit day; didn't sleep much b/c of wind the night before, but it made for incredibly clear views! Tough climb for me, but the reward was jaw-dropping views; looking over the edge of the summit is just something that you can't do justice to in a photograph! Unfortunately, the 3 days were not the 3 I had originally planned, and since I just got back a few hours ago, and am leaving for the Big Island of Hawaii tomorrow for a week, pics will have to wait. Also, I may post reports on two new pieces of equipment I used, the Osprey Atmos 65 and the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1.

Aloha!!!!!

Trekker, did you do it on Sunday? That was the day I did Carillon and Russell, and it was so windy I was afraid I'd get blown off the ridge of Russell! It was wonderfully clear though, as you say.

Langley is one of my favorite peaks, so I'm looking forward to your pictures.

well congradulations on bagging your first 14'er - and Langley is just awesome. have a great vacation and look forward to more trip reports and photos.

Congrats, Trekker! Getting the SL1 (have the SL2 and love it) eventually, curious to hear how you liked it. Gonna climb around on the island? Have fun!

Congratulations on your first 14er!

Hope you're having a great time in Hawaii! Looking forward to a report!

Finally got to the pictures. I had a relative visit after the Hawaii trip, so it's been a busy August!

Pictures here:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560465269gZroOk

Congratulations on your first 14er! Looks like you had some great views too. What's next?

QuentinC, yes, it was Sunday that I summited; very windy, as you said, but great views!

Snowy, my recovery between peaks is a LITTLE slower than yours! We'll see; right now I'm thinking more along the lines of a bp trip. If there's a peak in the vicinity, we'll see!

By the way, there was a fire that was burning in one of the pics east-south east of Langley. Snowy, you picked up on it.

Glad to hear you made it Trekker, Congrats! It was great meeting & chatting with you on the trail.

btw- I just noticed this was my first post on this board and I registered in 2005. Weak!

welcome to the board Mike

Trekker - cool picts - love that area - great job with the sunset shots