I know this is a crazy ask, but I will anyway. I was hoping to bag my 13th 14er tomorrow on June 13th. Get it? Thirteenth on the thirteenth!
Anyway, I’m looking for a 14er that won’t have me post-hiking like crazy. I know it’s unlikely, but hey, it can’t hurt to ask. I’ve already done Belford, Bierstadt, Democrat, Elbert, Greys, Harvard, Massive, Sherman, Torrey’s, Oxford, Quandary, and Yale.
Any suggestions? (A double peak would be even better—less bad luck!)
Any non post-holing 14ers out there?
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Jkon5jkon5
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Been_Jammin
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Re: Any non post-holing 14ers out there?
Pike's Barr Trail (AKA East Slopes route) is borderline summer conditions. Minimal snow and post holing. Plus there is a cafeteria on the summit.
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carmitz001
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Re: Any non post-holing 14ers out there?
Shavano has been dry for almost 2 weeks. Very little snow and no postholing. And it's only 1 mile from Tabeguache, which has some mostly avoidable snow.
Re: Any non post-holing 14ers out there?
Eastern San Juans looked pretty dry on my hike of South River peak June 6. So San Luis would be prime.
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kaivatony
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Re: Any non post-holing 14ers out there?
Love the 13th on the 13th idea! 
If you're aiming for minimal post-holing, you might want to look into Mt. Antero via the Baldwin Gulch 4WD road—it tends to melt out faster than others, and the road can get you pretty high up if it's clear. Another option could be Huron Peak via the NW Slopes. It’s usually one of the earlier ones to dry out and has a solid trail most of the way.
Still, conditions change fast this time of year—might be worth checking recent peak conditions or trip reports before heading out. Good luck grabbing that lucky #13!
If you're aiming for minimal post-holing, you might want to look into Mt. Antero via the Baldwin Gulch 4WD road—it tends to melt out faster than others, and the road can get you pretty high up if it's clear. Another option could be Huron Peak via the NW Slopes. It’s usually one of the earlier ones to dry out and has a solid trail most of the way.Still, conditions change fast this time of year—might be worth checking recent peak conditions or trip reports before heading out. Good luck grabbing that lucky #13!
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Eagle Eye
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Re: Any non post-holing 14ers out there?
Mt Yale doesn't meet your requirement, but only because you've already done it. I'll mention it in case someone else is only looking at the thread subject. I just posted a yesterday (12th) Peak Conditions for SW Slopes route, from Denny Creek TH.
