W0C/FR-012 Mount Alice 4057 m / 13310 ft First Activation Aug 20, 2015 By KX0R Mount Alice is a rugged alpine peak on the Continental Divide, about three miles west of Longs Peak. Key Points: • Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading
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W0C/FR-111 Chiefs Head 4139 m / 13579 ft First HF Activation Aug 23, 2015 By KX0R Chiefs Head Peak is a classic alpine peak west of Longs Peak. Key Points: • Rocky Mountain National Park • No marked trail much … Continue reading
W0C/FR-116 Isolation Peak 3998 m – 13118 ft First Activation Aug 29, 2015 Isolation Peak stands high on the Continental Divide, among huge glacial cirques at the western head of Wild Basin, in the alpine wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park. … Continue reading
Very excited to see Alaska (KL7) included in SOTA. Especially the Brooks Range (KLF/AE) Region. One of the most breathtaking regions I visited on this planet. Spend several summers up there hiking/boating/exploring . Attached a teaser photo for all of … Continue reading
W0C/PR-118 Pence Mount 3018 M / 9903 ft March 28, 2015 First Activation Pence Mount, or Mount Pence, is a moderately easy 3000 meter summit about 3-1/2 miles east of Squaw Mountain. This peak is perhaps 2/3 mile from the … Continue reading
W0C/FR-185 (Centennial Cone) 2645 m / 8679 ft 30 Aug 2013 27 Feb 2014 by KX0R Centennial Cone is a fun, challenging summit with good access from three directions. To reach the convenient western trailhead, drive west from Golden, CO, … Continue reading
W0C/FR-055 Kenny Mountain 2832 m / 9290 ft Aug 30, 2014 by KX0R Kenny Mountain is not an ordinary SOTA activation. At the time of this report, it’s difficult to access, and because it’s in the middle of a huge … Continue reading
W0C/FR-160 Pierson Mountain 2988 m / 9803 ft Nov 15, 2013 Aug 30, 2014 by KX0R Pierson Mountain is a moderate, pleasant summit to climb, and it offers a fun SOTA activation on the right day. My hikes to the … Continue reading
W0C/FR-160 Pierson Mountain 2988 m / 9803 ft Nov 15, 2013 by KX0R My first trip up Pierson Mountain was one of my most challenging SOTA activations. It was especially difficult with the short day and tricky weather on Nov … Continue reading
W0C/FR-042 Santa Fe Mountain 3212 m / 10537 ft Oct 26, 2014 By KX0R When Walt W0CP posted the first SOTA activation of Santa Fe Mountain on Oct 18, 2014, I was surprised! I believed that the prominent mountain was … Continue reading