9.8.2011 My mom and I went to the top of Longs Peak via the Loft Route.
We stopped for breakfast at Chasm Lake and that was the last time we could SEE the summit.
At the top of Lamb’s Slide just before the Exit Ramp to the Loft the clouds soared up towards us and engulfed everything above 1,300′. From that moment on we were climbing in the clouds. It was until we got back down to Chasm Lake that we were able to see more than 20 feet in front of us. While in the cloud it snowed for short periods of time. There is a solid snow field at the top of the Lamb’s Slide that is mostly avoidable to the left, however the rocks were slightly wet and icy in spots.
The Loft itself had patches of snow which was actually helpful on the return trip. Without much visibility we were able to retrace our steps like they were bread crumbs.
No view from the top but it was a very cool experience. Back at Chasm Lake we took a look behind us and I could not believe we were up there just hours earlier. It was a wonderful trip.
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