The summit block. After taking the Silverton train, backpacking in to the idyllic Chicago Basin, and climbing through tough terrain to above the 14,000 foot mark, you face what you knew you would have to face all along, and it's mentally not any easier. The famous summit block on Sunlight requires an awkward "leap of faith" move across a gap to a tiny perch of dizzying exposure. While some may have done headstands here in the past, I only managed to hug the rock for a moment before willing myself down. Windom, definitely not as epic as Sunlight, is a tough boulder-hopping climb with perfect views to add on after Sunlight. The remoteness of these peaks and views into the heart of the jagged Weminuche Wilderness (the largest in Colorado) make this a top 14er experience in Colorado. Not to be missed; also see my thoughts on Mt. Eolus.
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