Some of the trails have been really cleaned up over the last twenty years but still one of the dangers is the ball-bearing scree on the descent of Broken Hand Pass when your legs are already wacked from climbing all day. Anyway, it's a great mountain with views as spectacular as from the back of Long's up past the Key Hole on the non-technical route. I like the Needle way better than the Peak and there are usually fewer people on it. Humboldt is a walk up but it does afford great views of the Crestones from its peak. Watch out for bear poop around the streams below North and South Colony lakes.
Thank you Brother, that was a tough climb but, the real rough part was the cold and ice doing it in October. It barely sees any sunlight then. Definitely a great summer adventure will be really fun as long as the forecast is cooperative, Cheers!
Absolutely spectacular...I continue to be in awe of people who are able to explore in this fashion and also so appreciate the wonders and spectacles of nature...thanks so much for sharing your adventures and experiences!
Thank you so much. . . I have also been enjoying your videos. I do wish I could bring a dog with me. I hope to add more nature shots, I enjoy yours, fungus shots are cool, so hard to get good animal shots. I can hardly wait till spring and all the flowers come out! They never run away. If you have any advice for me and what you’d like to see more or less of. . .shooting style. . . I would be appreciative. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it James, I was surprised how difficult it felt for 5.7, between climbing Trad, subfreezing temperatures and being at altitude it was a work out. Usually I can climb that blindfolded, lol
Hey thanks brother! I think you’ll find the maroon bells traverse or the little bear Blanca traverse equally exciting. I know I did, LOL! Appreciate the comment.
It is SO USEFUL on a super long, telison, selfing stick or helmet mounted, although the Unicorn helmet cam definitely makes you look like an idiot. . . but generally well worth it once you see the footage! There is a huge learning curve to shooting and editing the footage. Here are my best tips, checkout "the ninja on the mountains and my footage and learn about camera movement using the selfie stick, generally assuming you will be the subject. Assuming the camera is looking straight back down the stick at you and then just get yourself between the camera and a sweet background. My favorite move is standing on a cliff with the camera opposite the lip/edge set up horizontally, then slowly lift the stick until it is directly overhead, then slowly drop it back down along a plane parallel to the cliff face. Actually, there are some nice shots I got on the shoot with Randy, you must have seen those. Directly over head then rotating the frame in post can be cool too. Tons of fun once you dial in the movements AND the keyframe editing. . . . Have fun Brother!
I had only ever posted it as unlisted to show you and forgot all about it. I definitely changed some stuff up, especially the very beginning and first song. I’m dying to do something cool!
@@KarlDeckerPresents me too, I went to Winter park uphill acces the other day was pretty cool and a lot safer than trying to do Jones pass the other day
Harsh toke first bro... After taking French and hearing you say "arete" it made me think "stop", not a ridge or spine of a mountain. Now the good... I loved the use of other camera tools you had... was one a drone? If so which one? Looking forward to Beta on your videos, Thank-you for the time and effort, and the "ninja" as well, looks like you had a blast! If you make it up to Longs Peak, give me a shout! There's a bunch of routes I'm still waiting to do with experienced climbers/videographers. Keep up the good work brother!!!
I did use a DJI MAVIC AIR 2 but could only use it from the top of the road at the edge of the Wilderness area. . . I'm psyched you enjoyed video. I have been eye balling Longs but I just love using the drone and can not use it there, national Park. . . There are tons of great scrambles on the channel, not all the "best videos" but the routes, I work hard to find the coolest routes and just about all of them have been great. This route is broadly recognized as the Ellingwood Ledges/Arete route but, it is a rather blunt arete. . .and most of the class 5 climbing is actually in a dihedral. . . go figure. I tore a ligament in my biceps last week going way too fast down a snow field on Kit Carson peak. I'm getting an MRI today and likely surgery next week, bummer! I heal fast, and plan on climbing again ASAP. Let me know if you have a gnarly route, class 3, that you want to do. . . I can climb those one handed. . . and do often while holding a camera in the other. . . The video I put out today is pretty sick!
Can I ask what the tunes that you used are? They fit the video so well- especially the first one as you hike past the trailheads. Fantastic video and awesome climb- I just did the standard class 3 route and it was breathtaking.
![Crestone Peak | Approach & 14,266' Summit | Crestone Traverse Staging [4K UHD Cinematic]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6iB8lwFzb0M/mqdefault.jpg)
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Really enjoyed the video. Was there with my best friend Roy in 1966. It was our last adventure together. Great memories. Thanks so much.
Thank you Mike, happy to help relive a great memory with you.
Well done and the clear route marking in the video is appreciated
Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated!! Please share your favorites with friends, thanks again 👍
You guys are awesome! To true ROCK stars. Love your channel and work Karl. Ninja you too! Keep up the great work.
Hey thanks brother man, appreciate you and the comment!! 👍🙏
People have been lost up on the Needle for days. We directed some of them down one year.
Some of the trails have been really cleaned up over the last twenty years but still one of the dangers is the ball-bearing scree on the descent of Broken Hand Pass when your legs are already wacked from climbing all day. Anyway, it's a great mountain with views as spectacular as from the back of Long's up past the Key Hole on the non-technical route. I like the Needle way better than the Peak and there are usually fewer people on it. Humboldt is a walk up but it does afford great views of the Crestones from its peak. Watch out for bear poop around the streams below North and South Colony lakes.
Awesome video! I've been wanting to tackle this climb for years. Thanks for all the best beta. You're a legend!
Thank you Brother, that was a tough climb but, the real rough part was the cold and ice doing it in October. It barely sees any sunlight then. Definitely a great summer adventure will be really fun as long as the forecast is cooperative, Cheers!
Thanks much! Appreciate it my friend 👍
Absolutely spectacular...I continue to be in awe of people who are able to explore in this fashion and also so appreciate the wonders and spectacles of nature...thanks so much for sharing your adventures and experiences!
Thank you so much. . . I have also been enjoying your videos. I do wish I could bring a dog with me. I hope to add more nature shots, I enjoy yours, fungus shots are cool, so hard to get good animal shots. I can hardly wait till spring and all the flowers come out! They never run away. If you have any advice for me and what you’d like to see more or less of. . .shooting style. . . I would be appreciative. Cheers!
Really cool climb! Loved getting to see the route up the Arete!
Glad you enjoyed it James, I was surprised how difficult it felt for 5.7, between climbing Trad, subfreezing temperatures and being at altitude it was a work out. Usually I can climb that blindfolded, lol
Excellent - one of the best !
Hey thanks brother! I think you’ll find the maroon bells traverse or the little bear Blanca traverse equally exciting. I know I did, LOL! Appreciate the comment.
Can't wait to play with my 360 camera just got it! Nice footage and some great climbing 👍
It is SO USEFUL on a super long, telison, selfing stick or helmet mounted, although the Unicorn helmet cam definitely makes you look like an idiot. . . but generally well worth it once you see the footage! There is a huge learning curve to shooting and editing the footage. Here are my best tips, checkout "the ninja on the mountains and my footage and learn about camera movement using the selfie stick, generally assuming you will be the subject. Assuming the camera is looking straight back down the stick at you and then just get yourself between the camera and a sweet background. My favorite move is standing on a cliff with the camera opposite the lip/edge set up horizontally, then slowly lift the stick until it is directly overhead, then slowly drop it back down along a plane parallel to the cliff face. Actually, there are some nice shots I got on the shoot with Randy, you must have seen those. Directly over head then rotating the frame in post can be cool too. Tons of fun once you dial in the movements AND the keyframe editing. . . . Have fun Brother!
@@KarlDeckerPresents thanks for the tips!
man that was an epic day!!!
I had only ever posted it as unlisted to show you and forgot all about it. I definitely changed some stuff up, especially the very beginning and first song. I’m dying to do something cool!
@@KarlDeckerPresents me too, I went to Winter park uphill acces the other day was pretty cool and a lot safer than trying to do Jones pass the other day
Great job my friend !! :-)
That was on intense climb!
Harsh toke first bro... After taking French and hearing you say "arete" it made me think "stop", not a ridge or spine of a mountain. Now the good... I loved the use of other camera tools you had... was one a drone? If so which one? Looking forward to Beta on your videos, Thank-you for the time and effort, and the "ninja" as well, looks like you had a blast! If you make it up to Longs Peak, give me a shout! There's a bunch of routes I'm still waiting to do with experienced climbers/videographers. Keep up the good work brother!!!
I did use a DJI MAVIC AIR 2 but could only use it from the top of the road at the edge of the Wilderness area. . . I'm psyched you enjoyed video. I have been eye balling Longs but I just love using the drone and can not use it there, national Park. . . There are tons of great scrambles on the channel, not all the "best videos" but the routes, I work hard to find the coolest routes and just about all of them have been great. This route is broadly recognized as the Ellingwood Ledges/Arete route but, it is a rather blunt arete. . .and most of the class 5 climbing is actually in a dihedral. . . go figure. I tore a ligament in my biceps last week going way too fast down a snow field on Kit Carson peak. I'm getting an MRI today and likely surgery next week, bummer! I heal fast, and plan on climbing again ASAP. Let me know if you have a gnarly route, class 3, that you want to do. . . I can climb those one handed. . . and do often while holding a camera in the other. . . The video I put out today is pretty sick!
Can I ask what the tunes that you used are? They fit the video so well- especially the first one as you hike past the trailheads. Fantastic video and awesome climb- I just did the standard class 3 route and it was breathtaking.
Opps, I should have had them in there! I just added them to the description! Glad you like them! I just LOVE Punch Deck!!!!