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 Peak:  Capitol Peak
 Route:  Northeast Ridge
 Range:  Elk
 Posted By:  Stiffler_from_Denver
 Date of Info:  7/18/2015
 Date Posted:  7/20/2015
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Safely climbed Capitol on Saturday. Summer conditions all the way to the Daly saddle. There's a lot of snow on the back which was nice to cross with an ice ax. (see the photos) I'd recommend carrying the extra weight of the ice ax to have peace of mind crossing those snow fields. There's a small snow field on the right side of K2 which is the suggested easiest route. We didn't mess with that snow field and instead climbed higher up K2. There are some good cairns that should get you to the summit.


Comments or Questions
SherpaSara
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Crampons?
7/23/2015 9:09pm
Crampons needed/helpful?


Stiffler_from_Denver
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No crampons needed
7/23/2015 9:23pm
I don’t think crampons are needed. Two of our group used micro spikes. I just had my ice ax as added safety while crossing the snow fields.


SherpaSara
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Thanks
7/23/2015 10:04pm
Cool thanks. I’m considering going this weekend if time off from work happens like I want it to.



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