| Peak: | Handies Peak |
| Route: | East Slopes |
| Range: | San Juan |
| Posted By: | meredsm |
| Date of Info: | 6/27/2014 |
| Date Posted: | 6/27/2014 |
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Overall, this might be doable without crampons. Snow was mostly firm, though I started to post-hole at 9 am. Only about 3-4 minor snowfields below 12,500 ft. Above that elevation you have at least one major snowfield to go through near the saddle. Probably the best strategy for avoiding the other snowfields is to hike up to the ridge line as soon as possible; the trail is conveniently snow-free from there up to the peak. For going down, hug the ridge line until you feel comfortable enough to glissade down. |
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