On second thought, I concur with the above. It's way too much for a 1st 14er.mtree wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 1:34 pmDon't do this. Not a smart idea for a solo first timer... or second.Gulf_Coast_Hiker wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 10:49 am If you were feeling good you could skip Sniktau and hit Torrey's from Grizzly Peak D, but this is longer and more difficult and there is significant climb on your return journey.
14er recommendations from Denver
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Re: 14er recommendations from Denver
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Scott P
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Re: 14er recommendations from Denver
Do something in the Gore Range instead. If you are used to the Austrian Alps, the easier 14ers that have been mentioned probably won't impress you much.
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Re: 14er recommendations from Denver
Its still there, was in great condition when I was there 5ish months agoSkaredShtles wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 4:07 pm There even is (at least there used to be) a sign at the trail intersection of Trail 600 and Square Top.
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Re: 14er recommendations from Denver
Hi all,
Thanks for all the tipps, getting pretty excited there looking up the different recommendations.
Maybe one more thing: I'll probably be there towards mid/end of June. Would you guys still recommend snow shoes (maybe even spikes?)? Or should most hikes be doable in decent hiking boots? Just asking cause unless you go up a glacier snow shoes are not necessary in the alps in summer
Cheers
Markus
Thanks for all the tipps, getting pretty excited there looking up the different recommendations.
Maybe one more thing: I'll probably be there towards mid/end of June. Would you guys still recommend snow shoes (maybe even spikes?)? Or should most hikes be doable in decent hiking boots? Just asking cause unless you go up a glacier snow shoes are not necessary in the alps in summer
Cheers
Markus
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Re: 14er recommendations from Denver
No on snowshoes, maybe on spikes. I suppose you could run across a short stretch of frozen snow early in the morning where spikes might be handy. Probably unlikely though. By afternoon snow will have softened up and traction should not be a problem. Check the Peak Conditions tab here when you get close to your hiking date, see what conditions are.irjambi wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 5:02 pm Hi all,
Thanks for all the tipps, getting pretty excited there looking up the different recommendations.
Maybe one more thing: I'll probably be there towards mid/end of June. Would you guys still recommend snow shoes (maybe even spikes?)? Or should most hikes be doable in decent hiking boots? Just asking cause unless you go up a glacier snow shoes are not necessary in the alps in summer
Cheers
Markus
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Re: 14er recommendations from Denver
I agree with pw.
You probably won't need spikes, but they're small and light so pack them just in case. If you hit some deep snow just deal with it. Trekking poles are nice for balance if you find a steepish snowfield to cross.
You probably won't need spikes, but they're small and light so pack them just in case. If you hit some deep snow just deal with it. Trekking poles are nice for balance if you find a steepish snowfield to cross.
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