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bajaandy
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The top of Baja
Just got back from climbing Picacho del Diablo. What a spectacular peak! I'll write a trip report later, but for now a few pieces of info:
The road to the park is paved all the way up.
Our hike time in from the Llanitos shack to Campo Noche was 7 hours.
On climb day we made the summit in 4 hours 25 minutes. Descent time back to camp was 3 hours 35 minutes.
Hike out from Campo Noche to the Llanitos shack was just over 6 hours.
The ring-tail cat rumored to exist at Campo Noche does exist.
I haven't even looked at my photos yet, but I'll post a few in the coming days.
This was one of the most demanding mountains I have climbed in terms of physical output. The climb itself is not overly technical (mostly class 2 and
3), but the terrain is extreemly rugged. A very worthy summit and an awesome view from the top of Baja.
(Yes DK, I did take a 360 degree panoramic, but I haven't looked at it yet.)
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Baja Bernie
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Looking forward to the hike via your written words and pictures.
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Congratulations! I felt the same way you did when I climed it in the '50s. That lasts a lifetime.
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To paraphrase: "you know why I don't want to climb that mountain? Because it's there."
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Just kidding. Good going Andy.
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Great---can't wait to hear the full report and see the pictures. Both of my sons are rock climbers and I want to share this with them.
One has climbed some mountains on the mainland, but not in Baja.
Sort, write and post---I will be waiting.
Diane
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Great job andy - waiting for the report and pictures
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David K
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Congratulations Andy!!!!
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Oh, to be young again!
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bajaandy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Oh, to be young again! |
Yeah.... that's what we kept saying. Actually, the phrase 'not bad for a man of your age' kept comming up.
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gringorio
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cool!
Ever since flying near Picacho del Diablo via the Colorado River Delta on Screaming Airlines (Captain Mike), my brother and I have wanted to climb it
- can't wait to see your photos!
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BAJACAT
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Congrats..BajaAndy
Pleaseeee some pictures...
[Edited on 5-1-2007 by BAJACAT]
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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bajaandy
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The sign at the turn off from Mex 1
[Edited on 5-1-2007 by bajaandy]
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Me on the summit of Cerro Botella Azul with Picacho in the background.
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Kicking back at Campo Noche
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Matt G on the summit.
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The friction slab out of Slot Wash
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The route follows the trees up the center of Wall Street. A bit of class 3 climbing here!
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Thanks for posting the pictures BAndy,you look like a conquistador ...
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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bajaandy
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Me on the summit of Diablo
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