V3
Date: 04/30/2023
Partner: Alex Neal (Junior)
Trailhead: Ophir
Distance: 7.6m
Elevation Gain: 4100ft
Duration: 4hrs 40min
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A fun ski with with great views. Between V3, South Lookout and San Joaquin Ridge this zone has a lot of cool ski options.
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7.6m - 4100ft - 4hrs 40min
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We crossed a creek and skinned up a trail into the upper basin
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A 2000ft skin/boot to the saddle below the summit
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We followed the booter to the obvious saddle
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The Wilson Group to the west
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On the saddle we transitioned to crampons. Great view of San Joaquin Ridge
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Views of South Lookout and Modest Couloir
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Junior traversing steeper terrain on the south side of V3's summit
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Alex climbing from the saddle below
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After a short climb the terrain mellowed and the summit appeared
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Alex summits
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Great views of the Ice Lakes Group
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Sneffels to the north
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Skiing the west couloir with US Grant as a backdrop
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Junior
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Junior and South Lookout Peak
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Alex
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Junior and South Lookout Peak
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Junior and San Joaquin Ridge
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V3 from the bottom of Magnum Couloir on South Lookout Peak
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It's pretty wild up there for sure!
