W0C/SP-102 Observatory Rock 3070 m / 10073 ft Oct 12, 2015 solo Sep 5, 2016 with N0TA and WA2USA By KX0R Observatory Rock is a high, prominent summit named for its resemblance to an observatory dome. Key Points: • Pike … Continue reading
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W0C/SP-113 Eagle Rock 2960 m / 9710 ft Oct 12, 2015 solo Sep 5, 2016 with N0TA and WA2USA By KX0R Eagle Rock is a prominent summit about 2-1/2 miles west of Tarryall Reservoir, on the west side of South … Continue reading
W7U/GR-044 5580 1701 m / 5580 ft Dec 03, 2015 By KX0R Summit 5580 is an interesting, challenging summit. It’s probably the easiest SOTA “peak” in Arches National Park, north of Moab, Utah. • High desert activation • Most of … Continue reading
W0C/PR-002 Mount Richthofen 3944 m / 12940 ft First Activation Sep 27, 2015 By KX0R Mount Richthofen is the highest peak in the rugged Never Summer Range in Rocky Mountain National Park. This special mountain offers a very challenging SOTA … Continue reading
W0C/FR-014 Copeland Mountain 4016 m / 13176 ft First Activation Aug 6, 2015 By KX0R Copeland Mountain stands prominently 1-1/2 mile east of the Continental Divide, in the southern part of Wild Basin. Key Points: • Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading
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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