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Capitol Peak and its Knife Ridge

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Posted by Justin Peterson on July 20, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Here's one of mine taken a few summers ago of Capitol Peak just before crossing the infamous "Knife Ridge". Thanks for looking.
Posted by Justin Peterson on July 20, 2008 at 9:48 PM
This was supposed to have been a reply to the theme post of "Big Mountains". I'm not sure how it ended up here. Sorry.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on July 20, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Hi Justin.
I don't know where you meant this photo to post, but I am glad it ended up here. Although the light is a bit harsh, the comp is amazing. I hope it's not as scary to cross the ridge as it looks. Thanks for posting. :smile:
Posted by Paul Gana on July 21, 2008 at 4:00 AM
you crazy you, I don't think I could handle the Knife edge of Capital Peak
Posted by Dave Showalter` on July 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM
The dark shadow really makes the spine of Capitol look menacing. Well done.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on July 21, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Very cool shot. It has lots of impact, especially for those of us who have climbed stuff like this. :toast:
Posted by Justin Peterson on July 21, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Thanks everyone for looking. Capitol was my second 14er ever, and Uncompahgre, my first 14er, wasn't exactly a warmup for this technicality of Capitol. Needless to say, it is an amazing peak and even though the difficulty of its Knife Ridge can often be exaggerated, it definitely makes an impressive peak that much more impressive.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on July 22, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Justin,

Love the crisp look of this shot and the slight blue tint in the shadows.

Mel-