Adams June 8

Adams is probably my favorite trip of the year - I block out 5 weeks between June 1 and July 4 to await the opening of the road to Cold Springs, perfect weather and partner availability to make it happen. My wife understands, but doesn't love it. This year the road opened earlier than usual in June, and there were trip reports from the end of May saying the corn cycle had set up nicely. John and I headed down on a Saturday night, arriving last at the camp ground at about 11 (as is customary for us for some reason). Luckily I only drank one beer so had a great sleep, and we decided to slumber until 6 as there's no need to get up there too early. Two of us were fast too - we started at 7 and summited by 1:30. John is a great partner - enthusiastic, collaborative, fit and fun. He appreciates the fact that a day on Adams is a gem not to be taken for granted. Perfect corn harvesting off the top (lookers right of the main track from the false summit to the true summit) and down the SW Chutes. Of course a bit of bushwhacking to get out, but not too bad and overall a spectacular day. With about 7,000 feet of climbing, you're leaving all your worries on the mountain. Looking forward to the next one...