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Ascending Hikes – Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak

This is one of the trips culminating the Ascending Hikes Section series. Epic views of the surrounding mountains. Anticipate seeing pikas, marmots, possibly mountain goats, and other wildlife.

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Terry Ploski
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Jul 21, 2023 — Sat, Jul 22, 2023
  • Ascending Hikes Section
  • Backpacking, Hiking
  • Adults
  • Challenging, Difficult D
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,231 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 45 kts
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

TRIP LEADER HAS NEITHER ASCENDED MOUNT SHAVANO NOR MOUNT TABEGUACHE. HE IS RELYING ON ELECTRONIC AND PAPER MEDIA TO PLAN AND LEAD THIS HIKE. 

CONTACT TRIP LEADER AFTER JUNE 18TH IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ON THIS HIKE.

All participants must either have participated in either a challenging or difficult hike - Ascending Hike Section - or ascended at least one Colorado 14er in the previous 90-days. This hike is an unrelenting, steep ascent to the summits of Mount Shavano and Tabeguache. 

We'll proceed directly after lunch in Buena Vista, CO to the trailhead. There are a number of campsites and a vault latrine. Setting up overnight shelter, retiring, and awaking in time for a 4:00am start on this hike. I expect we'll achieve the summits of Mount Shavano and Mount Tabeguache between 10:00am - 11:00am, based on both group size and group strength, stamina, and endurance. There is a mandatory descent NLT 12:00pm. Local weather conditions are the controlling variable to the turnaround time. Our rate of ascent below treeline is ~2 mph and at elevations >13,500' of ~1mph-1.5mph. I expect to enjoy brief breaks at hourly intervals. More frequent breaks when surpassing 13,000'.

COTREX LINK: Map | COTREX (colorado.gov)

GENERAL CALTOPO LINK: CalTopo - Backcountry Mapping Evolved

MEET: 8:00am, form carpools, and depart by 8:15am: Colorado Mountain Club, North satellite parking lot, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401.

MEET: 8:55am, form carpools, and depart by 9:05am: CDOT Park and Ride, 11770 U.S. 285, Conifer, CO 80433. 

We'll have an optional lunchbreak at Buena Vista, CO for lunch, arriving ~12:00pm. Trip leader has excellent, fast casual venue in mind.

TERMINUS: 710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401 to Mt. Shavano and Tabeguache Peak Trailhead - Google Maps

These are the driving directions: dot park and ride locations - Search (bing.com)

Please indicate your meeting preference, ride or drive preference, and type of vehicle, when contacting trip leader for addition to hike. 

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Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak

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Required Equipment

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We shall overnight camp at the Mount Shavano/Mount Tabeguache/Colorado Trailhead. 

Ten Essentials: (1) Navigation equipment and knowledge to use; (2) headlamp; (3) sun protection; (4) first aid kit; (5) repair kit; (6) fire start; (7) shelter; (8) extra food; (9) extra water or water purification system; and, (10) extra clothing. 

This hike ascends through the trees, above tree line, high alpine, and potential for extreme weather conditions at any area. Bring the necessary gear and equipment to survive and take care of yourself.

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