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Old 16 September 2011, 03:11 AM   #31
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Are we talking about mountains we have been on or extracurricular activities???
Grady I've been up to Sandia Peak and the view is awesome...
I've also been to Pike's Peak in Colorado and the air sure gets thin up there!!!
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Old 16 September 2011, 03:24 AM   #32
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I'm not quite certain, as I've never given it much thought, but I'm pretty sure it's Sandia Peak, which is right at 10,000 ft.

I'll have to drive up there to get a picture sometime soon.

This is it as seen from about 5600'.
Picture taken not far away from Tramway blvd, isn't it ?

I love Albuquerque.
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Old 16 September 2011, 11:02 AM   #33
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Picture taken not far away from Tramway blvd, isn't it ?

I love Albuquerque.
That picture was taken at the corner of Juan Tabo NE and Comanche NE, one mile west of Tramway.

I love ABQ, too.

I plan to die here.
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Old 16 September 2011, 01:40 PM   #34
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Mount Whiney in California at 14,500 ft., the highest point in the continental United States. From there you can also see the lowest point in the U.S., Death Valley.
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Old 16 September 2011, 02:31 PM   #35
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If were counting skiing, I guess A-Basin at 13,050 ft which is the highest in-bounds ski run in North America. Also, Pikes Peak at 14,115 ft via car
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Old 16 September 2011, 09:12 PM   #36
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That picture was taken at the corner of Juan Tabo NE and Comanche NE, one mile west of Tramway.

I love ABQ, too.

I plan to die here.
Thanks,

Have you ever been skiing at Sandia Peak?
Since I'll spend the end of next winter in the ABQ area, I'd like to know if it's worth it (this is a genuine Swiss guy asking ) .
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Old 16 September 2011, 11:14 PM   #37
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I personally think this thread is about the highest altitude one has reached with at least one foot on the ground.

Dan, that's a remarkable feat!

Congratulations.
Thanks, Grady! The constant climb of 38 miles from sea level to the top, w/ an average 9% gradient, took 5 hours and 4 minutes up and over an hour back down.
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