Hiking – Quandary Peak via West Ridge

This is a Class 3 climb, not just a hike on a easy trail. Some scrambling is involved on the last part of the climb before the summit. Here is the West Ridge route info on 14ers.com:

https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=quan3

Here is the East Ridge route info on 14ers.com:

https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=quan1

Please email me, what peaks you've climbed in the last 6 months? What is your average hiking pace? What is your winter climbing experience?

Trip leader, Britt Jones: 719-661-4777

jbrittjones@protonmail.com

Let's meet at the Standard EAST RIDE parking area at 7am.

From Breckenridge, drive 8 miles south on Colorado 9. Turn right (west) on the 850 (Blue Lakes) Road. Trailhead parking is on the right, just after you leave the highway. If you took the Breckenridge shuttle, it will drop you off here.

Then we will consolidate into a few cars as possible and drive around to the WEST RIDGE parking area.

From Breckenridge, drive 8 miles south on Colorado 9. On a sharp corner of Colorado 9, turn west onto the 850 road (Blue Lakes road). Continue on Blue Lakes road as it climbs west. Near 1.4 miles, if the gate is closed, you'll have to park in this area because Colorado Springs Utilities has closed the remaining road to the dam. Follow the road another 3/4 mile to reach the dam.