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3rd Annual Lygon Stevens Time To Live Memorial Climb
“Live
the
Legend”
“You are meant to be…a story to tell.” -Lygon
8/24/2010
There are many wonderful pictures and recountings of the Memorial Climb day going around. Our dear friends with Climbing for Christ have a blurb on their website. As the premier international Christian mountain-climbing community, we appreciate their efforts in getting people to high places. They reach the unreachable with the message of God’s love. www.climbingforchrist.org
8/7/2010
Absolutely
awesome day. The views were stunning, the 110+ climbers (from 1 yr to 84)
were amazing. A beautiful sunny, not-too-hot day (little windy at the
Keyhole...). Record number of climbers - spreading out from Bear Lake,
Emerald Lake, Black Lake, Chasm Lake, the Boulder Field and Keyhole, all
over Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker and even Pagoda in an ambitious Grand Slam
attempt!! An 11:00 prayer and praise moment (via radio and readings) to the
One who created the mountains. Soreness, sunburns, and a few altitude
sicknesses, but injuries were minimal - so sorry, Pastor Kurt!! BBQ feast at
the finish.
May we always pursue the legend He has laid out for us, never fearing to
step out on the path ahead.
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED!!
- BBQ - Dave and Dena Trumbo, Matt and Katherine Trumbo, Danny McCann, Marla
Worley, Kathy Turner, Dave Clarkson, Gary Turner, Rocky Mountain Church
- Picture compilation - John and Janie James
- T-shirts - Kate Ryan, Toni Peterson, Tara Tooley
- Kick-off Rally - Gary and Kathy Turner, Janie James, Nikki James, Doug and
Mia Warner (impromptu emergency help - thank you!), Josh Rosenbaum, Jonathan
Grimm (saved the PP!), the incredible and anointed Watchman's Cry band,
Pastor Kurt Chamberlain, Jim Doenges, Resurrection Fellowship
- Planners - David and Dena Trumbo, Mick Scarpella, Jim Doenges, Kurt
Chamberlain, David Dimmen
- Climb captains - Gary Turner, Brett and Sunshine Gearhart, Mick Scarpella,
John Summers
- Graphics - Grace Galloway and Nick Combs
- Ribbons - Marissa Schulz, Kristi Cudmore
- Lygon's Marker - Sarah Warnock, Fort Collins Monument
- Shopping - Cathy Sims, Sharlane White
- Odds and Ends - Heather Pippel, Janie James, Nikki James,
Sponsor - Snow Corporation - thank you!
Donors - REI, Sams, North Shore Rehab Facility
From the Stevens' family - may blessings fall from heaven over you all!
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Because you are meant to be a story to tell. We all are. We're meant to live
lives that merit re-telling. August 7th - challenge yourself to
excel, to go a little farther than you thought you could go. Do something
outside - outside your home and outside your comfort zone. You are meant to
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2010 Climb T-shirts
T-shirts
One of our favorite parts of the day is the blanketing of the mountains with
the network of Time To Live t-shirts. The message is always one of Lygon’s
statements of faith and hope. As we spread out across the trails, lakes, and
peaks, the message of the day speaks encouragement to fellow climbers and a
challenge to the curious.
This year’s T-shirt will be similar to the following images:
Note: The small Lygon logo will
be on the right sleeve. The front says “Live the Legend”, and the back says
“You are meant to be a story to tell.”
- Lygon
As always, the shirt is available in both a cotton as well as a moisture-wicking,
antimicrobial synthetic. Sizes are both men and women's. NOTE: The
women’s fitted cotton shirt runs extremely small. Increasing your order by 2
sizes would not be unreasonable! Synthetic shirts are
$23.99. Cotton shirts are $17.99
**T-shirt orders must be received by 9am, August 1.**
There are a few shirts in both styles in men’s and women’s left. If you are interested, please contact us directly to check sizing.
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Schedule of Events
Kickoff Rally
Friday Night
Resurrection Fellowship
August 6th - 5:30-7:00
6502 Crossroads Blvd, Loveland
5:30 - 6:00 pm - pick up t-shirts, maps, ribbons, directions, summit
banners, BBQ tickets, and stuff
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Challenge Time!
Saturday Morning
Rocky Mountain National Park
August 7th – start times below
Various Trailheads (see below)
From easy to challenging, climbs and hikes of varying levels are planned.
The Lygon Stevens
Memorial Climb is a non-guided event. While we try
to make your experience a more enjoyable one, you, the participant, are
responsible for your own safety, scheduling, and equipment. This of course
includes water, snacks, and lunch during the climb. Be certain you are
knowledgeable about the risks involved, and are willing to assume personal
responsibility. www.14ers.com is a great
source for ideas concerning gear, sunscreen and other mountain travel needs.
About Longs Peak
Longs Peak is known as the monarch of Rocky Mountain National Park. It is
the 15th highest mountain in Colorado, majestic at 14,255’. From
its football field-sized summit, a 200-mile, 360-degree panoramic view is
possible. You may see Pikes Peak 100 miles to the south, Medicine Bow Range
north in Wyoming, the Continental Divide to the west, plains to the east,
and Chasm Lake 2500 feet below. At many points along the way, the Longs Peak
Trail offers stunning vistas making for several worthy destinations.
Longs Peak Summit - Loft Route
(14,255’)
13 miles roundtrip, 5,300’ elevation gain. From Longs Peak Trailhead, this
trail passes through Goblin’s Forest, then splits off from the Keyhole Route
at Chasm Junction. The trail continues on past Chasm Lake and the Ship’s
Prow, up The Loft to the saddle between Mt. Meeker and Longs. The trail then
passes around The Palisades where it rejoins the Keyhole Route for the
Homestretch. This is an advanced route requiring route-finding skills, and
there are no alternate destinations.
Start time 3:00 am. More difficult.
Longs Peak Summit - Keyhole Route
(14,255’)
15 miles roundtrip, 4,855’ elevation gain. The Keyhole Route to the summit
of Longs Peak is the traditional route. Beginning at the Longs Peak
Trailhead, it passes through Goblin’s Forest, splitting off from the Chasm
Lake trail at Chasm Junction. Passing around Mt. Lady Washington, the trail
then ascends to Granite Pass and into the Boulder Field. At this point,
participants may choose to stop, watching the climbers on The Diamond, or to
continue on to Mt. Lady Washington, the Keyhole, or the summit. Continuing
on through the Boulder Field, the trail follows a tough quarter-mile climb
to the Keyhole. Entering Class 3 climbing, the trail crosses the
breath-taking northern slope Ledges into the Trough, then into the legendary
sidewalk-sized (exposed) Narrows, then scrambles up the Homestretch to the
summit.
Start time 3:00 am. Difficult.
The Boulder Field
(12,760’)
The Keyhole
(13,160’)
At the Boulder Field, 6 miles from the trailhead, you may enjoy vistas that
include the Mummy Range and Mt. Ypsilon, Hallet Peak, Flattop Mountain, and
others. Participants may choose to stop here and watch the rock climbers on
The Diamond, or continue on to an easy ascent to Mt. Lady Washington for a
panoramic view of Mt. Meeker, The Diamond, Chasm Lake, the Ship’s Prow, and
others. There are bathroom facilities and a campground at the Boulder Field.
The Keyhole is a quarter-mile steep ascent beyond the Boulder Field
Campground. It is a stunning rock formation with spectacular westward views
including Black Lake and Glacier Gorge 3000 feet below. The Agnes Vaille hut
is here for rest and shelter in inclement weather.
Start time for either, 6:30 am. Strenuous Moderate.
Chasm Lake
(11,800’)
8.4 miles roundtrip, 2,360’ elevation gain. From the Longs Peak Trailhead,
this trail follows the Longs Peak trail 3.7 miles. It ascends through
subalpine forests to open tundra ending at Chasm Lake nestled in the natural
amphitheater formed by the majestic mountain cirque of Longs Peak and Mt.
Meeker. Chasm Lake sits directly below the sheer face of The Diamond. An
ascent of Mt. Lady Washington is an additional destination from here.
Start time 7:00 am. Moderate.
Black
Lake
(10,620’)
9.4 miles roundtrip, 1380’ elevation gain. From Glacier Gorge
JunctionTrailhead. The trail passes through verdant subalpine forests and
flower-strewn meadows and is a favorite with hikers of all abilities. It
leads up Glacier Gorge, a classic ice-carved valley sprawling directly below
the sheer western flank of Longs Peak. There are several waterfalls, lakes,
and numerous viewpoints along the route.
Start time 7:30 am. Moderate.
Emerald Lake
(10,160’)
3.6 miles roundtrip, 605’ elevation gain. From Bear Lake Trailhead, this
trail winds through flowering fields, over bridges, and past three lakes -
Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, and Dream Lake. The trail progresses through shady
subalpine forests to a majestic landscape of stark barren rock with views of
Hallet Peak and Flattop Mountain. This is the most popular hike in Rocky
Mountain Park.
Start time 9:00 am. Easy.
Bear Lake
(9475’)
1.4 miles roundtrip, no elevation gain. For those who prefer, a beautiful
scenic stroll to or around Bear Lake is a wonderful way to enjoy the
outdoors and get into the Time To Live is Now challenge. From the parking
lot, a 256’ paved path leads to the lake’s edge. You may continue 1 mile to
circle the lake on a dirt path sprinkled with benches and rest sites.
Bathroom facilities, ranger station, and wheelchair access.
Starting time: Anytime. Easiest.
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All participants are given recommended trailhead start times and encouraged
to reach their chosen destinations by 11:00 am to participate in camaraderie
and pictures. These time frames are intended to avoid afternoon lighting and
enable participation in the barbeque. All, however, are welcome to pursue
the day as they desire and join in any or all of these activities.
The point is: let yourself be challenged. The time to live is now!
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Saturday Afternoon
Rocky Mountain Church
August 7th - 3:00-5:30 PM
451 Promontory Dr, Estes Park
3:00-5:30 pm – Arrive any time for fellowship, viewing pictures, and sharing
stories. Enjoy savory fresh smoked barbeque, beans, watermelon, salads, iced
drinks, and dessert.
Open to all - $5 per person. Donations accepted.
Pre-registration for the Barbecue and payment is required by August 1
