Completing 59 summits

My good friend Scott Parazynski, has completed climbing 59 mountains in Colorado, that are all over 14,000 feet, they are very cleverly named 14teeners.  While Scott and I met on Everest in 2008, I had only been on the mountains in other countries because I wanted the travel experience, I figured I could climb the 14teeners when I get older.

I would have to say that I had no idea how much fun I was missing.  In the 5 days I spent in Colorado, 3 of them I spent with good friends climbing 14teeners.  It took Scott 21 years to complete this dream of his.  I admire the fact that he is the type of guy who does what he says, no matter what, or how long it takes.  It was totally fun to climb and meet his friends, Don, Gene, Keith, Cindy, my other Everest pals, Nikki and Jaroslaw brought back some great memories.  All the other people I met on the mountain resonated that wonderfully joyful tone of happy hearts and tired feet.

Now I have another possible goal.  Since I have been on the summit of two of the mountains, I have that taste to knock of a few more.

Thanks Scott, as if I do not have enough things I want to do before I die.

Check out Scott's Blog CLICK HERE

Nikki Created this Album that I posted on my Photo site

Climb High, Don't Die
Bob

Summit of Castle

Nikki and I on the summit of castle.

Summit of mount Massive

Scot and me on the summit. 14,411, beautiful day out

4:55 start

We are off to the trailhead for Mount Massive. We want to start walking at 6:30 so we can miss the typical storms and get to Aspen early.

Bob
www.boblowrys.blogspot.com

Louis getting started

Joe navigating the outcrop

Mark and I were in the podium

Well we did it, took 5th in our team age group, 6 minutes behing 4th
place. Maybe if I did not have those 3 hard falls we might have caught
them. The next one will be better with a little practice.

It was a great event, looking for the next one.

Holy Cow

We are in fifth place, had no idea. This is the first time I have rode
a mountain bike in 15 years. Mark has not ridden in about 5. Feeling
good about what we have done so far.

No matter what the outcome this has been a great day.

There are a few rough spots where you have to dismount. There is also
a huge puddle up high that has turned into a lake. When I ride through
it now, half of my crank is under water.

Chillin again while Mark is hammering.

Bob
www.boblowrys.blogspot.com

Chillin after my lap

The race started