HIghlights from the May 2007 AMGA Alpine Guide's Course

       The Petit Grepon at sunrise on the way into Taylor Peak

This ten-day AMGA course is the first-stage in the alpine guiding progression of courses and examinations leading to certification at the international level.   Conducted in Rocky Mountain National Park as well as the Tetons and Sierra, this mixed-element course is mostly hands-on and with good conditions this year we were able to get a lot done!

                     Moderate mixed climbing on the northeast face of Flattop Mountain

                        Spire shadows from the "Ptarmagin Fingers" on Flattop Mountain

     Getting some grass sticks on the northeast aspect of Flattop Mountain in the Ptarmagin Valley

                               Starting up the classic "Spiral Route" III 5.6 on Notchtop Spire

                                    Starting up Kiener's off of Broadway ledge

                                            Sunrise on Taylor Peak, the Petit and Saber (L-R)

                       The upper rock step on Kiener's (car to car) IV  5.4 AI 1

               Topping out on Flattop Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park

           Traversing below a spire in the Cathedral Spires above the Sky Pond

     Pitch 6 on the yet unfinished "Golden Showers" route on the East Face of Taylor Peak

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