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The 47-year-old and 50-year-old climbers had reached roughly 14,000 feet on Kiener’s Route when they called for help, according to a news release from RMNP...Search and Rescue, RMNP officials said.
With 11 miles located above 11,500 feet, few guard rails and no shoulders, the road is not designed for winter travel and typically closes in mid October and reopens in late May, according to RMNP.