Racing Clouds to the Roof of Texas | Guadalupe Peak (State High Point)

Описание: Here's our moody ascent of Guadalupe Peak—the Texas State High Point—located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We trade the Austin Capitol for a rugged hike to 8,751 ft, battling mist and wind on this classic West Texas adventure.

The Story:
They say everything is bigger in Texas, including the weather shifts. We started this trip at the State Capitol in Austin—the high point of politics and power—but our real objective was 500 miles west: Guadalupe Peak.

This climb is usually a hot, dusty hike. For us, it was a moody, atmospheric ascent into the clouds. With a massive winter storm bearing down on the region (the same one that would trap us in El Paso 24 hours later), we pushed for the summit to stand on the "Roof of Texas" before the ice shut everything down.

This video captures the stark contrast between the polished government buildings of the capital and the rugged, raw beauty of the Guadalupe Mountains.

Trip Stats:
Objective: Guadalupe Peak (Texas State High Point)
Elevation: 8,751 ft
Route: Standard Trail
Vertical Gain: ~3,000 ft
Conditions: Misty, slippery limestone, high winds, and moody clouds.

Chapters:
0:00 The High Point of Politics (Austin Capitol)
0:27 Racing the Weather Forecast
1:00 The Ascent Begins
1:40 The Ridge & False Hope
2:22 Summiting the Roof of Texas (8,751 ft)
3:31 The Storm Arrives & Descent
3:48 Racing to Carlsbad (The Prequel)

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