Huerfanito
Date: 11/06/2021
Partner: Heather Ryan
Trailhead: Huerano/Lily Lake
Distance: 6.8m
Elevation Gain: 2750ft
Duration: 5 hrs
A quick hit peak with killer views, talus hopping and a loose gully descent if you so choose.
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6.8m - 2750ft - 5 hrs
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Getting this bluebird fall day started on the Lily Lake Trail
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Huerfanito - We hopped the talus to the right then up the west ridge
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In the presence of Gash... Ridge
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Lindsey towering above Huerfanito
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Blanca - Ellingwood views close to the summit
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Lindsey's west face
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Heather 'hunks'
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We chose to descend a sporty gully instead of talus hopping down our ascent route
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It was important to descend one at a time to avoid knocking rocks on each other
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California and friends
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Not a bad place to be
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Cool colors below Huerfano
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A little more talus hopping before getting back to the trail
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How'd ya like Huerfanito Chicken?
