Fav. Mtn. Range

[glen]

it seems like between us, we've been to just about every sweet alpine spot on the planet: Himalaya, Andes, Rockies, Brooks, Tien Shan, Alps, Antarctica, Sierra Nevadas, Kamchatka, and of course the Cascades and all the other randmom little volcanoes and mountain ranges here and there. The question is this, which is your favorite and why? Is there anywhere that an alpine-addict should go before they die?

For me, I'm a fan of the Sierras. There are better places for big mountains, ice, snow and all that, but it comes together so nicely there that it can't be beat, in my opinion.

Spray on!

[fishstick]

The Cairngorms in Scotland.

Despite having visited the range for only 3 days, it's simply the best winter climbing I've ever seen. Ben Nevis is rumoured to be even better.

GB

[Dru]

The Coast Mountains.

The Southern Alps are a close second, then the Cascades are third.

Breaking down the Coast Mts I would have to say I find the Lillooet Ranges more interesting than the Pacific Ranges.

[todd]

this might become cliche, but im going to have to go with chamonix. the rock is generally excellent, the mountains are big, there are lots of aesthetic routes in such a concentrated area and the approaches are, well, often non-existant. you could argue that the crowds suck, but off of the really well-known or really easy routes, its uncommon to run into crowds. yup, chamonix it is.

[fishstick]

Dru,

Dumb question: what is the divide between the Lillooet and Pacific ranges?

GB

[Dru]

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Originally posted by fishstick:

Dru,

Dumb question: what is the divide between the Lillooet and Pacific ranges?

GB

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Harrison Lake and Lillooet River, then Lillooet- Bridge Glacier divide. Past there I think the Lillooet Ranges vanish and turn into the Douglas Ranges or something.

I should also throw out a shout-out for the Clear Range and Marble Range. These are the limestone hills and mountains south and north, respectively, of Marble Canyon. They are not part of the Coast Mts or Cascades, but are really the highest portion of the Interior Plateau. A great place for scrambling, rambling and general exploring. Not much technical alpine type stuff but a great place for dry-country ridge hiking to peaks like Cairn and Fountain.

[bobinc]

For visual impact and remoteness (but not routes), it's hard to ignore the Henry Mtns in S. Utah.

[ScottP]

Sierra Nevada range in CA

Superstition Mountains in AZ.

[Rodchester]

I love the Tetons and the Winds

[willstrickland]

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Originally posted by bobinc:

For visual impact and remoteness (but not routes), it's hard to ignore the Henry Mtns in S. Utah.

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SHHHH!!!! BTW, you can get corn snow turns on Mt Ellen in July. I used to work in, on , and around that range

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[northfork]

The Alaskan Range has it all.

[bobinc]

That's a good recommendation on the spring skiing. I've done a little in the La Sals. Nothing like climbing up through the red rock, skinning way up there into the thin air, then cruising down with the good, late afternoon desert light...

[dberdinka]

I'm always drawn back to the Wind Rivers. The climbing is excellent but the remoteness, easy approaches, beauty of the landscape, the abundant wildlife and the lack of crowds have always made trips there special. The 18 hour drive across southern Idaho tends to be a little harsh though.

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[Nelly]

Can't say as I'd ever pick 'one" range of mountains over another, but.........the N. Cascades hold a special place in my heart as do the St. Elias mountains. However, since I grew up and learned to climb in the Sierra's, then......

[sobo]

There's just sump'in about the Selkirks, north of Sandpoint ID. Nice granite, no crowds, pretty camps.

[Country_Jake]

Bella Colla B.C., during the summer mounths and then down to Joshiwa tree nsl park during the winter... Or at least that is were I wish I migrated to every year

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[Dru]

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Originally posted by Country Jake:

Bella Colla B.C., during the summer mounths and then down to Joshiwa tree nsl park during the winter... Or at least that is were I wish I migrated to every year

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Damn you must like that Bella Coola rain... 300 days of rain a year.

[Country_Jake]

Sweet pic glen... nothin' better than a high mountain lake to camp by.

[jhamaker]

Ha! You can't get me to tell that easily.

[Country_Jake]

I was born in Jueno Ak, so I'm usta the northern rainforest

[ghost_rider]

Yo! wouldn't wanna forget about them OLYMPIC Mts.

Quite a spectacular peninsula I may add.

The Cordillera Blanca are quite dramatic as well.

[Honkeydong]

If I could go anywheres, it'd be da Karakoram. Remote, white, high and mighty.

[JasonG]

I'd have to say the Columbia Mountains of BC first, followed by the Southern Alps, followed by the real Alps . . . Patagonia is too hard and scary (for a wannabe like me).

[David_Parker]

If I were to combine summer climbing with winter back country skiing, I'd go with the Dolomites.

[glen]

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