Throwback Thursday

If you’ve ever had the chance to hike to the Keyhole on Longs Peak, you more than likely saw the conical-shaped rock shelter clinging to the side of the mountain. It was built as a memorial to perhaps the most famous person to perish on the mountain. On January 25, 1925, Agnes Vaille became the first woman to climb Longs Peak in the winter. While making her descent Vaille slipped and fell about 150 feet. Completely spent with fatigue, Vaille insisted she needed a short nap, but froze to death before her hiking partner could bring back help. Today, just below the Keyhole is the Agnes Vaille Shelter. Built as a memorial to Ms. Vaille, the shelter also serves as a refuge for hikers and climbers in need. For more information on one of the best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, please click here.



Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com