Raising the Proverbial Bar: A Climber’s Tale By Patrick Hodge August 2015. Syke’s Sickle, RMNP. Johnny and I packed the van and were on the road by 2:50 am. The moon didn’t show its face; it was a brilliant night sky, to say the least, with a prominent glow from the Milky Way parting our … More Raising the Proverbial Bar