Landry’s Line: A Colorado Ski Descent Way Ahead of Its Time To make a list of skiers who have completely revolutionized the sport would be a difficult task, but Chris Landry is definitely deserving of a top spot. On May 14, 1978, Landry was the first skier ever to descend Pyramid Peak in Colorado. Pyramid Peak is one of Colorado’s most iconic 14ers and is considered class 4 difficulty with high […] Backcountry Jesse | June 25, 2021 1 Comment
Man Missing Since Sunday on 14er Pyramid Peak Near Aspen, CO Found Alive and Well The 66-year-old Denver man missing since Sunday on 14er Pyramid Peak near Aspen, CO, was found alive and in good condition Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Related: 66-Year-Old Hiker Missing Since Sunday on 14er Pyramid Peak Near Aspen, CO Neil Brosseau, 66, was discovered about 3:50 pm following 48 hours searching, said Alex Burchetta, director of operations for the Pitkin County […] Climbing CragBrains | September 19, 2019 0 Comments
66-Year-Old Hiker Missing Since Sunday on 14er Pyramid Peak Near Aspen, CO On Sunday, September 15, 2019, at approximately 6 pm the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office received information of an overdue hiker in the area of Pyramid Peak, in the Maroon-Bells-Snowmass wilderness in Colorado. Related: VIDEO: How to Stay Alive in the Mountains – The Deadliest Colorado 14ers The overdue hiker, a 66-year old male from the Denver area, separated from his […] Climbing CragBrains | September 17, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: The FIFTY – Ep. 13 | Cody Townsend Attempts The Dramatic ‘Landry Line’ off Pyramid Peak, Aspen, CO SnowBrains | May 24, 2019 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Pyramid Peak, CA | Hike Summary Of The Tallest Peak In Desolation Wilderness This past week we celebrated Summit Saturday… let’s get this outta the way from the get go- Pyramid Peak is a badass hike! It stands at 9,984′ making it the tallest peak in California’s awesome Desolation Wilderness. We chose the route along Lyons Creek Trail, just off Route 50 by Kyburz, CA. It starts off super mellow for about 4 miles until you get […] Matt Brennan | October 5, 2017 0 Comments
“The Deadly Bells” | Colorado SAR Performs Final Search On 14,000′ Peaks For Missing Climber Dave Cook A final search for a missing climber from September 2016 was done in the Maroon Bells on Wednesday August 16, 2017. “The Deadly Bells” once again, live up to their nickname. The infamous Maroon Bells are two peaks in the Elk Mountains of Colorado, Maroon Peak, at 14,163 feet and North Maroon Peak at 14,019 feet, nearly 12 miles south […] Climbing LadyBrains | August 23, 2017 1 Comment
Tahoe Backcountry Report: The North Face of 9,983′ Pyramid Peak On May 15th, 2014 our buddy Jon rocked up to the top of 9,983-foot Pyramid Peak in Desolation Wilderness to west of Lake Tahoe. This was a very noble journey as Pyramid Peak is the tallest mountain on the west side of Lake Tahoe. This must have been one helluva long walk. Tahoe is very burnt out and dry down low right now and there is nowhere to start walking towards Pyramid Peak […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | May 21, 2014 0 Comments
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