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 Peak:  Quandary Peak
 Route:  West Ridge
 Range:  Tenmile
 Posted By:  bmcqueen
 Date of Info:  11/23/2016
 Date Posted:  11/23/2016
Details

Went up the west ridge from the dam, then down the east ridge. West ridge approach has some deep snow before the saddle. We opted against flotation. Gaiters highly recommended. West Ridge proper has less snow, but enough to make things spicy in a few spots. Added crampons for the last bit.

East ridge descent trail has a bit of snow, but still soft - not windscoured. Traction would be good, but not mandatory.



Comments or Questions
Tim A
User
Blue Lakes
11/23/2016 7:44pm
How high could you drive up the road to the dam?


bmcqueen
User
All the way
11/23/2016 8:06pm
See my TH report for Blue Lakes. No problem getting up there.


Tim A
User
Thanks
11/24/2016 8:56am
I'm looking for a short class 3 route for the near future to try in snow and this might fit the bill. Thanks Brad.



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