Hagar & Golden Bear
Date: 11/30/2020
Partner: Kristi Henes
Trailhead: Coon Hill TH
Summits:
Golden Bear Peak - Class 2
Hagar Mountain - Class 3
Distance: 8.6m
Elevation Gain: 3600ft
Duration: 6hrs 40min
GPX
Waiting for a snow refresh we decided to bag a couple of peaks. This route had amazing views and a fun scramble on Hagar's south ridge. Unlike Kristi... I managed to avoid any major postholing. Kristi decided to try out for the Front Range Posthholing Team and the cover of Postholer Quarterly. Who knew postholing was such an entertaining spectator sport! It may be prudent to bring some flotation if there is snow.
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8.6m - 3600ft - 6hrs 40min
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Getting the show on the road at the Coon Hill TH
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Hiking Golden Bear's west slope with Coon Hill behind
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Great views of the Tenmile's northern peaks
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Kristi using her shins as snowshoes
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L2R: Red Mtn, Zodiac Traverse, East Thorn
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Approaching Golden Bear's summit
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Golden Bear summit selfie with Hagar and The Citadel behind. Hagar is 1.13 miles from Golden Bear
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Great views ahead
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On the way to Hagar - Looking back to Golden Bear
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We had a mild wind all day which made it chilly at times
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The last pitch to Hagar's summit looked a bit intimidating with snow
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but not so bad up close
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Kristi on the final pitch
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Kristi summits Hagar
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Looking SE to Torreys and the Tuning Forks
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Hagar's north ridge and The Citadel looking burly
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Great views of the Gores... can you name the peaks?
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Hagar summit selfie
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Sign, sign, everywhere a sign - Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind
