Hiking – Quandary Peak via East Ridge (standard route).

Do you think that hiking above treeline is a "summer only" sport? Have you been curious about hiking 14ers in snow, but maybe been too intimidated and don't know where to start? Do you have a few snowshoe hikes under your belt and want to keep expanding your experience level?

Come join the Trailblazers on this hike of Quandary Peak and find out why there's no such thing as "14er season"! Whether you're an experienced mountaineer looking to dial in the winter kit or a summer peak bagger interested in continuing the fun in the snow, this hike is all about celebrating the arrival of cold weather.

NOTE: This is part of a larger event organized through 14ers.com known as the Winter Welcomer. It's the 14th annual running. We will stay together as a CMC group, but expect to see lots of other folks on the trail. Details at https://www.14ers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62276&p=772553#p772553.

Quandary Peak's standard East Ridge is an excellent route for training or beginner snow hikers, as access to the trailhead is available year-round and the stats aren't any longer than in the summer. Avalanche danger is low and avoidable except in extreme conditions (in which case this hike would be canceled). Route info can be found at: https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=quan1

If weather is to extreme (snow/wind/avy danger) the hike may be postponed or cancelled.

To be approved for the trip, when registering, answer the following questions on the prompt. Leader will add you to the trip.

1. Are you a Trailblazer member?
2. Do you have, or can you borrow the gear listed in the "Required Equipment Tab"?
3. In the last year, what 13ers/14ers or other hikes at altitude (>12,000 feet) have you completed?
4. Are there any medical conditions I should be aware of?

For those wishing to carpool, a meeting will be arraigned at the Wooly Mammoth PnR. All other can meet at the Quandary Peak TH off Highway 9.

Times and meeting locations will be sent to participants prior to hike.