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.
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8.3m - 2800ft - 9hrs - 5.8 YDS
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Hiking the well defined trail from Cross Mountain TH
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The Wilson Group
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Stoke building as we get closer
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There she is!
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Keith leads the first pitch as Alex belays
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Keith at the top of the first pitch
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Heather on the first pitch
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Alex reaching the top of the first pitch
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Keith on the second pitch
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There was a bit of route finding... we went left here across an exposed ledge system
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Heather on the second pitch
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The third pitch was more of a scramble. A rope is not mandatory for this section however we remained roped up.
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Keith and Alex discuss pitch #4
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Keith on pitch #4
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Heather on pitch #4
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Heather on pitch #4
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Heather on pitch #4
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Come on up!
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Keith belays Alex on pitch #4
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Oh... hey buddy! This little ledge is the final section of pitch #4
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Alex on pitch #4
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Heather on pitch #4
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Alex tops out on pitch #4
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Are we having fun yet?
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The final scramble to the summit. Another section where rope is optional
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So waddiya think?
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Alex raps
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Heather
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Alex
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Heather
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Heather
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L2R: Pilot Knob, Golden Horn and Vermillion
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Until next time
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Back to the trailhead... the beers aren't getting any colder
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