14ers.com • Trip Report - Baldy Cinco Group

Peak(s):	"Baldy no es Cinco" - 13,313 feet Baldy Cinco - 13,383 feet PT 13,162 A - 13,162 feet PT 13,510 A - 13,510 feet
Date Posted:	07/16/2019
Date Climbed:	07/14/2019
Author:	dillonsarnelli

Baldy Cinco Group - In Search of Summer
Baldy Cinco Group - In Search of Summer Peaks: "Baldy No Es Cinco" (13,313'), Baldy Cinco (13,383'), UN 13,162 A, UN 13,510 A Date: July 14. 2019 Where: La Garita Wilderness Trailhead: Spring Creek Pass (10,898') Route: Ridge traverse returning via Snow Mesa along the Colorado Trail. Distance: ~15 miles Elevation Gain: ~4,800' Human Participants: Dillon Sarnelli Canine Participants: T. Rex Sarnelli Time: 8 hours Don't get me wrong, I like snow. I like it a lot actually. By mid July, however, I'm tired of falling down, sinking up to my elbows, and really just want to move quickly. If there was a magical place in 2019 in Colorado that could fulfill those 3 criteria, I was going to find it. Welcome to the La Garita Wilderness. Keep Reading... Baldy Cinco Group - In Search of Summer Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):

Baldy Cinco Group - In Search of Summer

Baldy Cinco Group - In Search of Summer

Peaks: "Baldy No Es Cinco" (13,313'), Baldy Cinco (13,383'), UN 13,162 A, UN 13,510 A
Date: July 14. 2019
Where: La Garita Wilderness
Trailhead: Spring Creek Pass (10,898')
Route: Ridge traverse returning via Snow Mesa along the Colorado Trail.
Distance: ~15 miles
Elevation Gain: ~4,800'
Human Participants: Dillon Sarnelli
Canine Participants: T. Rex Sarnelli
Time: 8 hours

Don't get me wrong, I like snow. I like it a lot actually. By mid July, however, I'm tired of falling down, sinking up to my elbows, and really just want to move quickly. If there was a magical place in 2019 in Colorado that could fulfill those 3 criteria, I was going to find it. Welcome to the La Garita Wilderness. Keep Reading...

Baldy Cinco Group - In Search of Summer

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Comments or Questions

SnowAlien	In search of dry ground 07/16/2019 06:41 I was wondering what that area looks like! Very nice
dillonsarnelli	Natalie! 07/16/2019 09:22 Go get it. Bring your bike. Also, hi!!
RckyMntnHgh	Doggie 07/16/2019 11:42 Enjoyed the report - your pup looks like a happy hiking buddy
Mtnman200	Nice report 07/16/2019 14:42 I expected to see more snow on those peaks. BTW, they are on my wish list for August or September. Looks like the order you did them in is the way to go to avoid potential weather adventures on the ridge. Take care. Eddie
dillonsarnelli	hey 07/16/2019 18:51 RckyMntnHgh - he's ok! thanks for reading it! Eddie - me too. Looking back I'm not sure what would be worse, being on the snow mesa or on the ridge during a storm. On the ridge you can drop into the trees in a few spots at the low points. The mesa is so large you're kind of a sitting duck. Hope you're having a great summer!

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