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Northstar Mountain

September 7, 2015

Pat Johnson and I ventured out on the trailhead to Northstar Mountain, a 13er at the southern end of the Tenmile Range, around 4:00 AM with clear skies and bright stars. After an approach on some mining roads we decided to beeline it through some scree and up to the ridge to Northstar. A long hike along a narrow saddle eventually lead us to the summit just after sunrise. During the descent we were rewarded with a fierce snow squall coming from the Mosquito Range, quickly assuring us that winter is right around the corner.
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Mt. Belford

August 4, 2015

For my birthday I ventured out into the Sawatch Range with Chrys Burkett for a fun hike up the 14er Mt. Belford. A rain storm the night before resulted in some dusting snow above 13,000 ft. and a very cold day. Thanks to Chrys for making my birthday super fun.Read More »Mt. Belford