PT13180
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.
7.6m - 4650ft - 6hrs 20min
From the trail we ascended a loose steep weakness to the north ridge
There was a little spice before reaching the ridge
Uncompahgre views to the northwest
The north ridge had steep trees and some scrambly terrain
There was some optional class 4 scrambling. Avoidable on climbers right below the cliffs.
Some of this stuff was loose
Above the scrambling... summit not yet visible
Summit on the left
The final approach to the summit
Southerly Centennial views
Wetterhorn, Matterhorn and friends
The snow was firm and puchy on descent
From the north ridge we descended this LONG gully to the trail. In retrospect I think the north ridge descent might be better.
One of many creek crossings on the trail. Glad the water wasn't high