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

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

We will climb Quandary Peak in WINTER CONDITIONS in conjunction with the 14ers.com Winter Welcomer. https://www.14ers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62276&p=772553#p772553

Contacts

Britt Jones
Britt Jones
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Nov 26, 2022
  • Pikes Peak
  • Mountaineering
  • Intermediate Alpine Climb
  • Basic
  • Adults
  • Difficult C
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.75 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,450 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,272 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 35 kts
  • Pace: 1 mph/1,000 ft/hr

Due to possible harsh winter conditions, please contact trip leader to discuss your experience, gear, possible medical conditions leader should be aware of, and receive sign-up permission.

Britt Jones 

719-661-4777

britt@globalreality.biz

We will meet at the Quandary Peak TH at 7:00am. 

From Breckenridge, drive 8 miles south on Colorado 9. Turn right (west) on the 850 (Blue Lakes) Road. The TH is less than 100 yards on the right. PLEASE CARPOOL as parking is very limited. DO NOT park on the side of the roads you will receive an expensive ticket!

We start hiking at 7:30am. 

Route/Place

Quandary Peak

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Snowshoes, microspikes, trekking poles.

Super warm layers top and bottom (base layer, mid layer, wind layer, puffy insulating jacket.) 

Winter boots insulated and waterproof. (Gaiters for deep snow in the trees.)

Winter gloves or mittens

A way to cover all skin! (Goggles, buff, hat, neck gaiter, etc.)

No water bladders. The tube will freeze!

And a positive mental attitude required. :-)

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