Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Any chance we could get another conditions update from someone? I'm on the fence about driving down tonight and would love to see something that tips me one way or the other. Thanks!
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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I'm heading that way today after work. Gonna hike Snowdon or Engineer outside of Silverton on friday, then planning on the 3-bagger saturday. If I can get any pics or info from people down there on friday, i'll share.
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Here are three photos of the Wilson range taken this morning. I hope these help.

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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Huge thanks. I'm looking to head down there myself for an attempt at the ED/Wilson traverse on Sat. Accending Kilpacker, descending to Navajo. Any and all info would be appreciated.
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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surlyriser wrote:Huge thanks. I'm looking to head down there myself for an attempt at the ED/Wilson traverse on Sat. Accending Kilpacker, descending to Navajo. Any and all info would be appreciated.

A big + 1. Thanks Ken.
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Excellent work Ken! If you ever need an east aspect shot of Evans from Denver, be sure to let me know :lol: But seriously, we appreciate your scouting in the San Juans.
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surlyriser wrote:Huge thanks. I'm looking to head down there myself for an attempt at the ED/Wilson traverse on Sat. Accending Kilpacker, descending to Navajo. Any and all info would be appreciated.
Looks like a few of us will be down there. A group of 6 of us are heading out on Friday from Co. Springs. We are going to try the traverse on Saturday as well. Stay safe and see you out there.

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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Looks like there will be a few of us out there this weekend.
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Ken, thanks so much for the updates!
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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WSN wrote:Some one posted a photo of Wilson peak taken yesterday.

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Also, in this webcam El Diente should be in the middle if it is visible.
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Wow, Awesome Photo. Makes me want to come out tomorrow!
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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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It was my pleasure to be able to help a bit!

Everyone climb safe and have fun.

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Re: Wilson/Wilson/Wilson Peak/el Diente Conditions

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Summitslayer sent me this pic from his phone this morning, its Mt Wilson from Rock of Ages Saddle as of about 9am today. I also got an update that Wilson Peak is dry all the way up.
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