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Quandary Peak

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Mountaineering – Quandary Peak

Mountaineering trip up Cristo and down the West Ridge. This trip is for mountaineers looking for a solid day of cardio and exposure.

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Roger Kilcoyne
Roger Kilcoyne
Primary Leader
  • Sun, May 3, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Mountaineering
  • Intermediate Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
  • Pace: Moderate with no breaks

We will warm up on the Cristo Snow Couloir which has moderate exposure.  We will celebrate with our 200 closest friends at the top and then go down the West ridge by ourselves.

The West ridge is "only" Class 3 but don't be fooled because I promise you in mixed conditions it will hold your attention.  Exposure is high, route finding tedious and downclimbing the class 3 section is tricky and committing.  Down climbing this route in mixed conditions isn't for first time mountaineers and I'll screen participants accordingly.

Will be sent in the email.

Route/Place

Quandary Peak

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Mountaineering Gear.

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