Flying Flags, Paying Tribute

» desertblue - a lovely story

thanks for sharing. how many peaks did have flags go up on that day?

Since I am used to the southwest, I keep forgetting that the east coast has great mountains and hiking as well. I enjoy the pictures you take in each article.

Do your hikes start at sea level?

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» Alpinista - Re: a lovely story

In response to message posted by desertblue:

Hi there! Yes, in fact, all 48 4,000 footers had flags on the summit that day. Some brought traditional flags, some stadium-sized, some brought antiquated versions harkening back to the 1700s or 1800s.

Most of the hikes start relatively close to sea level. So although the actual peaks in the east top out around 4,000-6,000 feet, the elevation gain is similar, if not more rigorous than some taller mountains out west. It's akin to Scotland, where the highest peak is around 4,000 feet, but where even serious mountaineers can find themselves in trouble.

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» desertblue - Re: Re: a lovely story

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I see then. That's pretty cool. Since I live at 7,000 feet, a lot of the elevation for me is already a given. In the grand canyon, I generally go down 3-5,000 feet, and then back up, and we all consider that pretty strenuous. With our mountains, we're lucky to gain 3,000 feet mostly.

So I have a new respect for 4,000-6,000 foot peaks out East!

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