Looking to get our class 3 fix, Pat Johnson and I decided that the Sawtooth traverse between Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans was good to go. We made our way from the trailhead around 5:45 AM and worked our way to the summit of Bierstadt. We did not waste much time on the summit with the mountains engulfed in clouds and a chilling temperature in the air.Read More »Mt. Bierstadt / Mt. Evans Sawtooth Traverse
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
Quick ascent of La Plata Peak, a 14er in the Sawatch Range, with Pat Johnson and Jake Dickinson. We chose the northwest ridge route that day and it is described here. Fires from surrounding areas created a thick haze in all directions.
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Pat Johnson and I journeyed towards Leadville to climb 14er Mt. Sherman and 13er Mt. Sheridan in the Mosquito Range. Great weather led to quick ascents of each peak.
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