The next pass west of Rohn?

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Re: The next pass west of Rohn?

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Tom,
Wow; can't do better than that! Up looks OK; down might cause butterflies.........
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Re: The next pass west of Rohn?

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@#&$%(*! Son of a %&*@)$$$0-

I shoulda checked the forum one last time before we left the house. S--T!

Unaware that someone had posted shots, my wife and I took off. Only got lost 4 or 5 times trying to get to Lake Edison. Got to Bighorn from Mott, and debated whether to try the un-named pass. Halfway to Rohn she said "OK, let's try it".

We got to that lip and my heart sank. I was already tired, and a bit dizzy from altitude. The first 50 feet were just too danged steep for two old hikers with no technical gear. We looked and looked and tried to find a way down to either side, but the rock walls were also too steep.

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We stumbled back down and over to Rohn. Camped at one of the last lakes in that long chain below Shout-of-Relief, near Cotton. We were both feeling so lousy we didn't eat any dinner. Just tried to rehydrate.

Most of the pain & suffering coulda been avoided if I'd checked this thread.

Anyway, thanks guys for your help.
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Re: The next pass west of Rohn?

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telkwa,
For me, every time a novel route has worked out, there's been one that has not and that second variety often comes with the price of a very long day. Obviously, you're due for a winner next time! And, you can refresh memories with that snow shot!
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