Lizard Head
Date: 09-07-21
Partner: Heather Ryan, Keith Garvey
Trailhead: Cross Mountain TH
Rating: 5.8 YDS R (SW Chimney)
Distance: 8.3m
Elevation Gain: 2800ft
Duration: 9hrs
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An easy approach to one of Colorado's toughest summits to reach. While the climb was not overly difficult to follow... choss may make route finding and protection more challenging for the lead.
8.3m - 2800ft - 9hrs - 5.8 YDS
Hiking the well defined trail from Cross Mountain TH
The Wilson Group
Stoke building as we get closer
There she is!
Keith leads the first pitch as Alex belays
Keith at the top of the first pitch
Heather on the first pitch
Alex reaching the top of the first pitch
Keith on the second pitch
There was a bit of route finding... we went left here across an exposed ledge system
Heather on the second pitch
The third pitch was more of a scramble. A rope is not mandatory for this section however we remained roped up.
Keith and Alex discuss pitch #4
Keith on pitch #4
Heather on pitch #4
Heather on pitch #4
Heather on pitch #4
Come on up!
Keith belays Alex on pitch #4
Oh... hey buddy! This little ledge is the final section of pitch #4
Alex on pitch #4
Heather on pitch #4
Alex tops out on pitch #4
Are we having fun yet?
The final scramble to the summit. Another section where rope is optional
So waddiya think?
Alex raps
Heather
Alex
Heather
Heather
L2R: Pilot Knob, Golden Horn and Vermillion
Until next time
Back to the trailhead... the beers aren't getting any colder