Macomber Peak
Date: 10-29-2023
Partner: Solo
Trailhead: CR2 (Two miles east of Silverton)
Distance: 4m
Elevation Gain: 3600ft
Duration: 3.25hrs
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A moderately steep quick hit close to Silverton with amazing views
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4m - 3600ft - 3.25hrs
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After some mild bushwhacking I made my way up Macomber's moderately steep southern slopes
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Macomber's south ridge
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Northwest views to Storm and East Storm
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Final pitch up Macomber's south ridge
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Macomber's north ridge to Tower
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Storm Peak(right of center) to the north
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Storm(L) - East Storm(R)
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East Storm's east face
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Macomber summit selfie
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Ice Lakes peaks to the west
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Dome to the northeast
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Sneffels and other Yankee Boy peaks to the northwest
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Incredible views of Silverton - Grand Turk and Sultan behind
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Time to head back down the ridge
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Down the southern slopes
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The impressive Galena massif
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Grand Turk and Sultan tower over Silverton while the colors pop
