Colordo 14er Winter Ascents

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Colordo 14er Winter Ascents

by Wiktoria Plawska » Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:27 pm

I am going to Colorado at the end of March and will be staying in Frisco and alternating between skiing and hiking. I was wondering what fairly "easy" winter ascents of 14ers I could do within that area. I have ice axe and crampons.
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Re: Colordo 14er Winter Ascents

by Woodie Hopper » Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:29 pm

Quandary near Breckenridge is a good first one to try. No technical equipment needed if you go by the standard route.

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Re: Colordo 14er Winter Ascents

by Scott » Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:32 pm

This page should help. It outlines each 14er as experienced in winter conditions:

http://www.summitpost.org/colorado-14er ... ter/337648

In the area you are going, Quandary or Sherman might be good. Torreys from Loveland Pass too, but it's long and you have to watch out for cornices. Elbert East Ridge is usually a safe bet in winter, but it can be long if you try it in a day.

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Re: Colordo 14er Winter Ascents

by Wiktoria Plawska » Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:47 am

Thank you for all of the useful information!
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