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This was actually an unsuccessful summit of Mt. Blue Sky, yet I think a successful trip, as I finished it within my own set safety margins. I wanted to share this as an example of a time that I was very close to the summit of a mountain, but decided it wasn't worth it to keep going, even though I had invested a lot of time in getting close to my goal, and backtracking wasn't realistic. This actually happens often to me, as I go on trips that I find are difficult relative to my experience.
I also want to share this as an example of how i had a clear Plan B to extract myself. This may be more applicable to other backpacking trips as usually the best way to cut a day trip on a 14er is to backtrack. Bailing is a skill onto itself -- and part of that skill is to accept the outcome may not be what you imagined.
Finally, it is a good example of how having the proper gear can sometimes sensationally increase your safety margins. Because I was prepared to camp very high up in Springtime conditions, spending a night where I did wasn't a huge deal.
because i have had my eye on that trail from staunton through cub creek to blue sky for a while. i have no idea what i would do with that trail, but the network of access in that wilderness area is honestly fascinating to me.
It's a really, really nice trail system back there. If you don't want to take the route I did, there is a route all on trail that will take you to Summit Lake, where you can summit Blue Sky from, or just drop down to the Chicago Lakes. There is a think one other access point to the west of Staunton that may be of interest, and gets you closer to Rosalie Peak.
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