| Peak: | Quandary Peak |
| Route: | East Ridge |
| Range: | Tenmile |
| Posted By: | jenloe0624 |
| Date of Info: | 6/3/2015 |
| Date Posted: | 6/3/2015 |
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Left the trailhead at about 7:20 in the morning. The snow was firm enough for the first quarter mile or so to not put on snowshoes, but after that it became a necessity. There was evidence everywhere of people postholing up to their hips. Above the tree line I ran into 8 other hikers, four without flotation. While we all ended up summitting around the same time, it took those without flotation a 90 minute head start to get there. The way down was even worse. Standing at the summit we began sinking in to our calves, and by the time I got below 13,000', with snowshoes, I was sinking above my ankles. I had a great time but I'm sure it wasn't nearly as enjoyable for those without flotation. Overall it took me 4 hours to summit, and 1.5 hours to get back down (thanks to glissading). Snow still covers 90% of the route, so you'll end up finding your own way to the treeline. |
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