Bridge Mountain

"10.6.19....Bridge Mtn #15. 11 miles, 4,200’ gain w/Susan & Friends. After running at parks all week, it was great to spend Sunday climbing a gigantic mountain. I was among some of the greatest Mountaineers in our area. I try to act cool but I’m always in awe of them and grateful to be included. I met some new people too. " — paula.raimondi • Oct 6, 2019

"9.24.19. Happy 1st (full) day of Autumn! Bridge Mtn #14. The most exquisite Aztec Sandstone you can climb in our area! 11miles, 4,200’ gain, 6:15hrs (slow). My body isn’t fully recovered from R3 so this was especially difficult....and hot. I also had to climb up and down class 3 rock with only one fully functioning hand! I was successful but it was challenging. My slowest effort on this mountain but I didn’t give up! Ran into Susan and her hike pals. #autumn #kingbridge #onehandedclimb #aztecsandstone #niceaztecsandstone @ Bridge Mountain" — paula.raimondi • Sep 24, 2019

"5.8.19 Bridge Mtn #13 w/ Maia...12 miles, 4,200’ gain, 5:51hrs. A @maiabirdygoat buddy day of Sandstone surfing into the Matrix towards King Bridge! We were Queens for a day on top of one of the most stunning and Challenging sandstone giants in Red Rock. We enjoyed girl talk, steep hills, vegetarian burritos, springtime breezes, homemade pizza and Giant Miles. Thank you Maia. I treasure our friendship 🌻🤗 #buddies #bigmountains #cracks #lotsofcracks #getinthecrack #climbthecrack #bridgemountain #kingbridge #queenofthemountain #sandstonesurfing #dontfollowusyouwontmakeit" — paula.raimondi • May 8, 2019

"4.13.19~Solo Bridge Mtn #12 via Lovell canyon Rd and Rocky Gap. 13.75 miles, nearly 4,000’ gain, 5:22hr (including :30min on the summit for lunch and photo shoot), 2:48hrs in the 6.7 miles from car to summit, :30min on top, down in 2:04hr. Descended from the summit to the bottom of the crack in a fast :15min. Trail running, fast trekking & scrambling on class 3+ Sandstone next to 800’ exposed drop offs. Glorious Saturday in the Remote Rainbow Wilderness climbing “King” Bridge. I like to come here often to renew my courage and scrambling skills. (Harlan taught me to climb this beast. It took him a year to get me on top for #1). Now I eat this mountain for breakfast and lunch. Nom Nom...Nummy...Big Mountains. #bridge #kingbridge #solo #sandstonesurfing #badassery #yogabody #wild #free #bigmountains" — paula.raimondi • Apr 13, 2019

"11th time up..Solo PR. 1st sub 3hr to the top from Willow Springs. (2:56hr)..Full Route PR of 5:27hrs including 20 min break on top. Didn’t try for a PR, I was just steady the whole time and drank my calories as I trekked and jogged. I won’t redline this Summit when I’m alone, as I want to be careful and not make any mistakes just for a fast time. " — paula.raimondi • Jan 30, 2019

"15 mile solo 3 peak run/trek. Bridge, Crest (limestone North Peak) & The Divided Sky. Took Rocky Gap and Giant Mile shortcut to Bridge starting at Willow Springs Picnic area, summited Bridge, then Crest Peak and descended to the Red Rock Summit Pass and took Rocky gap to The Divided Sky....Snow and some ice to deal with and watch out for. " — paula.raimondi • Dec 16, 2018

"10.23.18....Bridge Mtn #8 w/Karla (her 2nd) & Harlan (his 48th). Today a happy 3 legged dog that was bounding up Rocky Gap road with his family reminded me of the importance of gratitude and a good attitude. I’m grateful for my strong buddies who overcome big obstacles in life and still come out, workout hard and play on top of big mountains. Makes me super happy to spend time you two. Nice running into Susan & friends as well. Like old times, Harlan and I flew down Giant Mile (Prancercise style) for a fast and skillful finish. Good times. 6.7 miles, 3,400’ vert. for Harlan and me...(Karla ran a longer route after for a hard 18 miler)" — paula.raimondi • Oct 23, 2018

"10.14.18~2 peak trek...Bridge Mtn #7 & Crest Peak (aka Limestone North) with the Gang. I was honored to get invited to hike with my Buddy’s who just happen to the the MOST Bada$$ Mountaineers in our area, Barb Speckert, Harlan Stockman, Rocky Karsky, Judy Kelly, Jacqueline Ann Kaner and Susan Murphy! I was in the company of greatness and it was blowing my MIND!!!! I’m not worthy!!! I was also happy to burn off the calories from my Husbands Bday Party last night, when I shoved gluttonous amounts of pizza and pumpkin pie into my face! 12.5 miles, 4,500’ gain, 6:36hrs. #mysundaywasbetterthanyoursunday #bigmountains #imgoingtoclimbbridge100times #ikeptmyclothesonthistime" — paula.raimondi • Oct 14, 2018

"“Wake Me Up....When September Ends”~Green Day. 9.30.18 Bridge Mtn (#6 for me, #47 for Harlan) Multi Peak Hike. 5 Peaks. Bridge, Crest Peak (Limestone North), Sandstone North Peak, Lost Creek Peak, Baby Shark and a near Summit of Divided Sky Peak. I emailed Harlan earlier in the week to see if he could join me for this multi-peak day. I’ve always wanted to combine all these peaks in this area. Harlan has done many hikes like this and is always up for a nice sufferfest in the mountains so I was happy he said yes. Warm day but the high winds made it feel comfortable and tolerable. We gave a very strong effort on all the Hills. 15.5 tough miles, 6,000’ vert gain. Beautiful Day! #kingbridge #kingharlan #qom #multipeak #weeatmountainsforbreakfastandlunch #dontfollowusyouwontmakeit #victory #bigmountains #lotsofbigmountains" — paula.raimondi • Sep 30, 2018

"“Today is the greatest....day I’ve ever known.” ~Smashing Pumpkins. 9.23.18. I’ve dreamed of the day I would accomplish a Solo of BRIDGE MTN!!!! Today my dream came true. I marched up that big intimidating sandstone beast of a mountain with bravery, strength and grace. The joy I feel is indescribable. I can’t believe I made it happen. I’ve tried a solo so many times and just cowered away in fear. Not today!....Best 12 miles and 4,200’ vert of my life." — paula.raimondi • Sep 23, 2018

"Happy New Year on Bridge Mtn. with my Buddies Barb, Harlan, Judy and Rick. It’s the King of Red Rock. This Mtn is the most exciting and exhilarating Summit I’ve ever done. #4 for me." — paula.raimondi • Jan 1, 2018

"Bridge Mtn Summit #3....with Harlan and Jim. I love this mountain because it painfully extracts my weaknesses, takes every molecule of courage that exists in my mind and brings me into the moment like nothing else does. It’s the King of Red Rock. So intense and Beautiful. Thanks guys for the hiker sandwich of support when I was insecure. Beautiful day!" — paula.raimondi • Oct 15, 2017

"I LOVE THIS MTN! Harlan and I took Colleen for her 1st time. We had a great time. Harlan drove us up Rocky Gap from Lovell Canyon to 5,900'. Super cold start at 30 deg but was comfortable with no wind and in the sun for the rest of the hike. No Rope assist this time. We went on top of the Bridge too. King Bridge is the best workout Peak ever! 10 miles, 3,200' gain " — paula.raimondi • Nov 25, 2016

"I've spent a year agonizing over wether I was capable, able or had the will to climb this amazing beast of a mountain. It is The King of Red Rock! I've climbed to the ridge and area summits to stare at this massive mountain hoping one day I would be on top of it! The approach is an optical illusion that makes it look impossible to climb. My Friend Harlan has mentored me in the last year to prep me...he led me on many, many hikes all over red rock and the Spring Mtns that have exposed sections and scrambling. He advised me on shoes and taught me how repel, belay and use an ascender rope with a harness.....then the impossible happened. Though a rope isn't necessary to climb this Mtn, I used one several times because I didn't want to risk death because my kids are young and I want to live!!! Lol. Harlan planned the hike and invited some heavy hitter mountaineers to join us for moral support and peer pressure. Everyone on the hike was super kind and supportive, bada$$ and pleasent to hike with. Harlans attention to detail -and care was amazing. The route is a fun challenging playground of sandstone, tinajas, an arch, a Bridge and views galore. The scariest part of the hike was a wash w..." — paula.raimondi • Nov 6, 2016

"Couldn't make it all the way to Red Rock Summit with the Subaru, so hiked up the North Peak Trail and traversed over. Loved the route, plenty of class III. Was only the third to summit for 2016 according to the register. TR: http://themtsarecalling.com/bridge/" — Christopher • Feb 13, 2016

"Ice Box Climb Out today: Up Two Fools Chute, over to Ice Box Overlook, dropped into Ice Box Canyon, climbed out of Ice Box, over to Bridge, down the Hidden Waterfall, into the Maze, up to Ice Box Peak and down." — Nuernberger • Apr 14, 2013

"I missed the car pool up Rocky Gap Rd by 5 min. So I hoofed it. The group got about an hour head start on me. I reached the peak about 7 minutes after they did...I earned every bit of that card that day!" — poncho • Feb 26, 2013