Martha's is a moderate mixed climb on Mt Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park. It follows a narrow cleft up the north side of the mountain. Last Sunday I made it out to the "Park" with Will Rawlstron, a kayaking buddy who's been convinced that he should take up climbing because of fickle snow melt during the past couple years.
Will on the Approach
The first time I climbed Martha's was soon after moving to Denver for nursing school in 2008. A strong storm pummeled us the entire day and in places we waded through thigh deep drifts of snow on the walk out.
Mike Haugen 2008
This year was a little different. The nice weather was good for climbing as well as photography. Here are the shots.
Chasm Lake
In the Couloir
Light and Shadows
The Look Says it All
Nearing the Top of the Route
Snow Next to Rock
View East
Mt Meeker
Rocky Mountain Sunset
