Hayden South & T8
Trailhead: Camp Bird
Distance: 10.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 4600ft
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Summits: Hayden South & T8
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A moderate link up with fun skiing and amazing views of Yankee Boy.
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10.4 miles - 4600ft - 5 hours 30 minutes
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United States Mountain above Camp Bird
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A look back to the mighty Potosi
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An old mining shack at the base of Hayden South
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Entering into the upper basin
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Yankee Boy! L2R: Gilpin - Sneffels - Potosi
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Hayden South's SW face. It was fairly icey and I booted it to the summit
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A view north to Hayden Mountain North
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Yankee Boys
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After skiing Hayden's SW face I skinned to the summit of T8 (hidden above the rocks top center)
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Yankee Boy views don't get old
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Chicago Peak from T8's summit
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The weather was moody and I found myself in intermittent white outs and flat light
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Views on descent of V8
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Hayden South on descent of V8
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Soft and sticky snow on the way back
