Wichita Mountain
Falcon Ridge
Date: 6/15/2025
Partner: Brian Jozefat, Solo
Trailhead: North Tenmile TH (Frisco)
Distance: 2.9m
Vertical: 2000ft
Duration: 1hr 45min
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A fun class 3 quick hit on solid rock with a little exposure and great Summit County views.
RIP Mike Sanchez aka Boris Putinany
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2.9m - 2000ft - 1hr 45min
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Falcon Ridge from the TH
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Brian getting the party started with Mount Royal and Royal Flush behind
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Amazing views of Frisco and Dillon Res to the east
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The ridge gets scrambly but nothing much above class 3 on solid rock
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Scrambly fun
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Uneva Lake, Copper Resort and Jacque Peak to the south
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Brian in one of his signature Hawaiian shirts and festive shorts!
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What a great perspective on the county! Grays and Torreys off in the distance
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Looking west to the true summit from the false summit
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Brian descends the false summit
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Southerly views to Peak One Uneva Lake and I-70
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The final section to the true summit where you will find a register dominated by Gary and Boris
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Our descent from the summit to the creek. We managed to find some trail segments in the midst of the dead fall.
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Plenty of creek crossing options. This slippery log was mine and I somehow managed to keep my feet dry!
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A better option on lap #2
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Wichita silhouetted from Main Street Frisco
