PT13170
Date: 10/15/2022
Partner: Kristi Henes
Trailhead: Alpine Trail
Distance: 7.6m
Elevation Gain: 4650ft
Duration: 6hrs 20min
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A steep punchy climb for a single summit with pretty ok views. The north ridge has some scrambling if you want it... but be careful of loose rock in exposed areas.
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7.6m - 4650ft - 6hrs 20min
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From the trail we ascended a loose steep weakness to the north ridge
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There was a little spice before reaching the ridge
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Uncompahgre views to the northwest
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The north ridge had steep trees and some scrambly terrain
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There was some optional class 4 scrambling. Avoidable on climbers right below the cliffs.
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Some of this stuff was loose
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Above the scrambling... summit not yet visible
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Summit on the left
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The final approach to the summit
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Southerly Centennial views
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Wetterhorn, Matterhorn and friends
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The snow was firm and puchy on descent
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From the north ridge we descended this LONG gully to the trail. In retrospect I think the north ridge descent might be better.
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One of many creek crossings on the trail. Glad the water wasn't high
