Mike Offerman completes Larimer County!

[lukePlumley]

Mike Offerman completed Larimer County on Kruger Rock on October 14. He is the 2nd person in history to accomplish this feat. Congratulations Mike! A long, hard-fought battle comes to its conclusion. What did you enjoy most about this task? Least? Wish I could join you for your next project.

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[JoeGrim]

Way to go, Mike! And what a wonderful little summit to finish on! I hope you were able to have good views.

What would you say was your favorite peak? Hardest peak? Favorite unnamed peak?

[TWorth]

Awesome Mike! Congrats on a major accomplishment. Really enjoyed joining you for a few of those fine peaks, even the occasional crappy one.

So...did you check out The Finger after Kruger Rock? Or are you saving it for the rain and fog, just like on your Sharkstooth lead?

[mikeofferman]

Thanks everyone! When I first started working on these guys, it seemed a little overwhelming. It is a little bittersweet to finish this list, but it was a great excuse to see much of the county I have lived in my entire life (though on some of the peaks it was a bit dark). Plus a good way to meet a bunch of new hiking partners.

I hope you were able to have good views. What would you say was your favorite peak? Hardest peak? Favorite unnamed peak?

We did have good views, though a bit windy. I don't think that there was another person in the entire park! Sharkstooth was definitly the hardest climbing wise, for long days I would say the Rawah loop, the Isolation loop and the Comanche loop. All long days, but amazing areas! My favorite unnamed peaks would probably be UN12220 in the Rawah wilderness, or the group of 6 unnamed peaks around Turkey Roost.

did you check out The Finger after Kruger Rock?

No finger for me, I only lead on wet cold days!

[John Kirk]

Good job Mike - guess you'll be done with Boulder next hike?

[stevemartin]

Mike, I just learned! Congratulations!! I have enjoyed getting out on some of the Larimer County peaks with you, and will always treasure the epic winter day we shared on UN 9980D with Tim Worth, Carolyn Randall, Terri Gerrard, Joe Grim, and Frede Grim. I agree with the listings of Larimer County peaks you give as some of the real dandies in terms of lasting impressions. They tend to be the ones I tell people about, too! I'm happy for you. Steve

[Rick Witting]

Congrats Mike! I'd still like to get out with you in the Never Summers. Hopefully next year.