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Mount Harvard and Mount Columbia Traverse

Last Updated on October 7, 2009 by James Dziezynski

‘Twas a long day indeed, cold and clear, with spanning views and great company. I’ll let the pictures do the talking! From a (12 hour!)  hike on October 3, 2009 with Paul Retrum and Jenny Salentine.

An icy start on the trail to Mount Harvard
An icy start on the trail to Mount Harvard
Jenny and I heading to the base of Mount Harvard

Jenny and I heading to the base of Mount Harvard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear Lake as see from the shoulder of Mount Harvard

Bear Lake as seen from the shoulder of Mount Harvard

Everyone strikes a heroic pose on the summit of Harvard (14,420 ft.)

Everyone strikes a heroic pose on the summit of Harvard (14,420 ft.)

See? Here's Jenny!

See? Here's Jenny!

And Paulie!

And Paulie!

Views from the summit of Mount Harvard, the third highest peak in Colorado.

Views from the summit of Mount Harvard, the third highest peak in Colorado.

Beginning the traverse to Mount Columbia (in the background, 14,083 ft.)

Beginning the traverse to Mount Columbia (in the background, 14,083 ft.)

These nasty bouldery traverses make this a tough route.

These nasty bouldery traverses make this a tough route.

More of the yucky terrain to be crossed en route to Columbia

More of the yucky terrain to be crossed en route to Columbia

Emerging from the mess, Columbia in striking distance!

Emerging from the mess, Columbia in striking distance!

A look back at the beast of a massif that is Mount Harvard

A look back at the beast of a massif that is Mount Harvard

Paul and Jenny on the windy summit of Mount Columbia!

Paul and Jenny on the windy summit of Mount Columbia!

Jenny looking back at Harvard

Jenny looking back at Harvard

I was up there too!

I was up there too!

James Dziezynski

James is a best-selling author and writer based out of Boulder, Colorado. His writings reflect his personal passions: adventure, science, exploration, philosophy, animal welfare and technology. When not spending time in the mountains, James volunteers at several animal rescue organizations and is a collector of classic video games.