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 Peak:  Mt. Shavano
 Route:  East Slopes
 Range:  Sawatch
 Posted By:  Yikes
 Date of Info:  12/30/2014
 Date Posted:  12/30/2014
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Trench to 11,700 from Angel of Shavano campground/TH. The recent upslope storm dropped a bit more snow on Shavano than normal (typically in the rain shadow of the continental divide). Summer trail was easy to follow since someone has flagged the route with bright orange tape. The lower section of the trail was maybe 12" trench but closer to treeline was knee deep. Numerous collapses near treeline, fortunately I was not on any steep slopes; be careful of avy danger if you head up there. Was planning on trenching to treeline but stopped a little short due to the late hour. Original plan was summit attempt on Dec 31 (next day), but with the forecasted -35 wind chill maybe bump to Jan 1.


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