What are some good 14ers to climb in winter?
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rayven19
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What are some good 14ers to climb in winter?
I'm looking for some input on some good 14ers to climb this winter. I just climbed Quandary two weeks ago and am looking for my next mountain to summit. Thanks for the input. :D
Re: What are some good 14ers to climb in winter?
Does good = easier?
Here are some of the common ones that are 'easier' winter hikes. These are shorter winter hikes that don't involve anything technical, although ava conditions can be found on several of them throughout the winter (La Plata prolly the worst for ava stuff on this list). But they can still be very long hikes when comparing to the summer. Do search and you will find more insightful info than I am providing you with.
Grays/Torries
Sherman
DeLiCaBro
Elbert
Yale
La Plata
Pikes Peak
Humboldt
Here are some of the common ones that are 'easier' winter hikes. These are shorter winter hikes that don't involve anything technical, although ava conditions can be found on several of them throughout the winter (La Plata prolly the worst for ava stuff on this list). But they can still be very long hikes when comparing to the summer. Do search and you will find more insightful info than I am providing you with.
Grays/Torries
Sherman
DeLiCaBro
Elbert
Yale
La Plata
Pikes Peak
Humboldt
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Alby426
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Re: What are some good 14ers to climb in winter?
Quandary is also a very good Winter mountain: somewhat avalanche safe, easy access and great views.
Sherman has easy access, but a semi long approach. During the walk to the mining buildings, on the road, though, you have a great view of Horseshoe mountain.
Bierstadt is a good Winter one, but, because the road is closed lower down, it becomes quite long.
Grays and Torreys, definitely a great winter, especially the Kelso ridge on the later. Very good winter semi-mountaineering route.
Watch your descent, some avy areas there.
The rest of the mountains in hollamby's list are good too. More than anything, have fun and plan according to weather.
Sherman has easy access, but a semi long approach. During the walk to the mining buildings, on the road, though, you have a great view of Horseshoe mountain.
Bierstadt is a good Winter one, but, because the road is closed lower down, it becomes quite long.
Grays and Torreys, definitely a great winter, especially the Kelso ridge on the later. Very good winter semi-mountaineering route.
Watch your descent, some avy areas there.
The rest of the mountains in hollamby's list are good too. More than anything, have fun and plan according to weather.
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Rainier_Wolfcastle
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Re: What are some good 14ers to climb in winter?
Courtesy of Scott P: http://www.summitpost.org/colorado-14er ... ter/337648
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rayven19
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Re: What are some good 14ers to climb in winter?
Thanks everyone. your input was very helpful
