Thunder Pyramid
White Gully to South Ridge - Class 3
Thunder Pyramid is a fantastic mountain with great views of the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak, Capitol Peak and Snowmass Mountain.
Partner: Kristi Henes
Looking down the valley from just above treeline on Thunder Pyramid
Kristi in Len Shoemaker Basin
Looking up Thunder Pyramid from Len Shoemaker Basin. You can see the White Gully above the cliff bands in the center of the photo
The Maroon Bells
Alex climbing the White Gully. The rock in the gully was relatively solid and made for good climbing
Solid rock in the White Gully
Kristi working her way south east on loose rock close to the ridge.
Alex enjoying the views of the Maroon Bells, Capitol and Snowmass
Kristi in the White Gully
Kristi climbing towards the ridge
Almost to the ridge. Pyramid Peak in the distance
Alex almost to the summit
Woot!
Kristi climbing on the ridge with Thunder Pyramid's east slopes behind her
Kristi on the ridge
Alex admiring the traverse from Thunder Pyramid to Pyramid
Alex and Kristi... Pyramid Peak in the distance
Just the three of us
Alex and Kristi with the Maroon Bells, Capitol and Snowmass. I will have to say that Thunder Pyramid has the best views of almost any peak I have been on
Kristi carefully making her way down with the Bells, Capitol and Snowmass in the distance
Kristi above Len Shoemaker Basin
Len Shoemaker Basin
Aspen Baby!
Sievers Mountain
The Maroon Bells from Maroon Lake