scrambling 12ers near winter park?
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scrambling 12ers near winter park?
Haven't spent much time in the area but planning on a hike tomorrow. Doess anyone know if there any above treeline 12ers in the area that involve scrambling? Seems like mostly walk ups around there and would love to find something a little more fun.
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Re: scrambling 12ers near winter park?
Lone Eagle is a little further north closer to Granby that's no joke for one under 12k. Jasper Peak is also a good one.
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Re: scrambling 12ers near winter park?
North Ridge of Mt Neva is fantastic and is perfect to combine with Jasper. I traversed around Lone Eagle yesterday (Achonee, Hopi, Iroquois, George, Apache, Navajo) and there is some really fun and solid scrambling in there from 3rd class to 5.5ish. I approached it all from Brainard but it looks like Monarch Lake would be a better (shorter) approach. Meadow Creek TH for Neva/Jasper I believe. Essentially all the IPW 12ers seem to be a blast, you can't go wrong 
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Re: scrambling 12ers near winter park?
The very top of Byers has some scrambling. Either that or head up Caribou Pass and scramble up any of the mountains on your way.
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Re: scrambling 12ers near winter park?
I was browsing books at Neptunes and noticed a "Best Scrambling CO" (sic) book. I only briefly glanced at it and plan to take the time to give it a close look next time. I don't know if it has any routes near Winter Park, but IMO it should.
I'm thinking that Lone Eagle is solid 4th class by it's easy route, but take a look online or in a guide to be sure. By 4th I mean that most people really want a rope. And the approach is not trivial...
I don't remember South Arapaho having any scrambling, but it was fun and had neat exposure that's easily avoided.
I'm thinking that Lone Eagle is solid 4th class by it's easy route, but take a look online or in a guide to be sure. By 4th I mean that most people really want a rope. And the approach is not trivial...
I don't remember South Arapaho having any scrambling, but it was fun and had neat exposure that's easily avoided.
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