Precarious - Cassi - Golden Tops
Date: 09/06/2022
Partner: Solo
Trailhead: Rustler Gulch (4WD)
Summits: Precarious, Cassi, Golden Tops
Distance: 10.7m
Elevation Gain: 4400ft
Duration: 7hrs 55min
These peaks were a little looser than I generally like. The route finding high on Precarious was fun but could lead you to steep and loose terrain if not careful. Incredible views on this route for sure for sure!
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Precarious 14ers.com Page
Cassi 14ers.com Page
Golden Tops 14ers.com Page
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10.7m - 4400ft - 7hrs 55min
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Sunrise and a cup of coffee from my camp spot off the road above the Rustler Gulch TH. It's definitely worth finding this spot!
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Some double track trail on the hike into Rustler's Gulch
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The peaks come into view. L2R: Precarious - Cassi - Golden Tops
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Precarious and the gully I climbed to the ridge
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The gully was better on the up than the down
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Views of Belleview, Snowmass and Capitol from the ridge
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The Bells, Pyramid and Len Shoemaker from Precarious
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The Bells
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L2R: Cassi and Golden Tops
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Golden Tops
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Pyramid and Len Shoemaker
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Back down the gully
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Looking back to Precarious while ascending Cassi
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Precarious with the Bells, Snowmass and Capitol in the distance
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Golden Tops as seen descending a gully off of Cassi's SW ridge
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Looking back to Cassie from it's saddle with Golden Tops
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The Whites
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Golden Tops' summit while climbing the NW ridge
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Hmmm... is Golden Tops' west summit higher? Hope not!
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Heading back down Golden Tops NE ridge. I dropped the first gully to the NW. It was a bit steep but nice and surfy
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Looking back to Golden Tops and the surfy gully I descended (left of center)
