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Peak:	Pikes Peak (14er)
Route:	Northwest Slopes
Range:	Front
Posted By:	Reyven
Date of Information:	09/18/2011
Date Posted:	09/19/2011

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Clear up to about 12,000 ft. Icy in spots in the early morning, firm snow further up. Some route finding on the final climb, carins were very visible. Some postholing on the way down, muddy and slippery in some spots. Picture 1- just above tree line, heading up Picture 2- coming around just before crossing the road by Devil's Playground Picture 3- looking NE off the peak Picture 4- field coming down off the first descent on the way down Photos (click for slideshow):

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Clear up to about 12,000 ft. Icy in spots in the early morning, firm snow further up. Some route finding on the final climb, carins were very visible. Some postholing on the way down, muddy and slippery in some spots.

Picture 1- just above tree line, heading up
Picture 2- coming around just before crossing the road by Devil's Playground
Picture 3- looking NE off the peak
Picture 4- field coming down off the first descent on the way down

Photos (click for slideshow):

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