Log In 
 Peak:  Handies Peak
 Route:  West Slopes
 Range:  San Juan
 Posted By:  reginaldpark
 Date of Info:  5/14/2016
 Date Posted:  5/15/2016
Details

Climbed and skiied West Slopes of Handies. Ascent took about 3 hours. Snow was continuous from summit to car. Parked right after creek crossing in American Basin about 3/4 of a mail from summer trailhead.


Comments or Questions
STIBungy
User
30 Open?
5/15/2016 2:48pm
Is 30 open now past the junction from Mill Creek?


reginaldpark
Yes
5/15/2016 3:03pm
It's plowed all the way to American Basin


LWManning
Handies expectations
5/20/2016 9:43am
Can anyone give novice 14ers possible expectations of the weather/ terrain for Handies next weekend - 5/28-30, 2016. Thanks in advance


reginaldpark
Expectations
5/23/2016 2:06pm
Weather is extremely variable, so your best bet is to keep an eye on the Weather links on the peak page before your climb. I climbed and skiied the West slopes. Which were I'd guess 38 degrees at the steepest. Cramp ons were needed to ascend. Southern ridge looked mellower.


LWManning
Thank you
5/23/2016 8:24pm
Thanks for update. Good info!



   Not registered?