Never Summers Ridge Traverse - Top Scramble in Rocky Mountain National Park

The Never Summer Mountains lie on the western fringe of Rocky Mountain National Park. In this all-day adventure I traversed from Static Peak to Mt. Richthofen (the range highpoint) to Lead Mountain. The scramble to Lead is a blast but takes forever! #rockymountainnationalpark #colorado

[@jonathonstokes2918]

Well done! Awesome video. What a crazy day.

[@matthewlaskowski1916]

What trailhead/parking lot did you start from?

[@rugged9769]

Another amazing feat. Long day for sure and your stamina is off the chart. May give Static Peak a try next time I’m in NSM as that ridge looks fun

[@alquinn8576]

how was the ridge up static peak? any class 3 moves?

[@montaneist]

Definitely some class 3 here and there, but not that long/difficult overall. Rock is solid and the scrambling is a blast

[@JaredParker-si8fm]

Do you do any sort of cross training like trail running for these adventures? You’ve been clocking some big days this year props

[@montaneist]

I definitely was running more over the past winter and spring but nothing ridiculous, maybe 5mi 2 days a week plus a lower elevation/mileage hike on weekends. I have a background in swimming and cross country so I suppose that's helped with the endurance. Never hurts to be in your 20s either, using it while I've got it

[@JaredParker-si8fm]

Nice! I got back into trail running this winter/spring to train for the mountains so I’m always curious about other people’s routines. Your trips are definitely inspiring. Monday I did Mummy and Hagues in a loop and that was my biggest day out yet. Cheers to more adventures!