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Peak(s):  Mt. Hope  -  13,939 feet
Quail Mountain  -  13,465 feet
Date Posted:  06/12/2014
Modified:  05/20/2015
Date Climbed:   06/07/2014
Author:  dillonsarnelli
 Taking the High Road: Hope & Quail from Willis Gulch   

Taking the High Road: Hope & Quail from Willis Gulch

Peaks: Mount Hope A (13,931'), Quail Mountain (13,461')
Date: June 7, 2014
Trailhead: Willis Gulch
Distance: 11 miles
Elevation Gain: 5,800 ft.
Participants: solo mission

In the state of Colorado, the word "Spring" can have many meanings. For my neighbors on Eliot Street, it means they can finally come out of their homes, sit on their porches, and wonder where I could possibly be off to next. For the friends I travel these hills with, it's the season they've been waiting for all year, a time to strap on the planks and ski until the snow turns to grundle in mid to late June. For others, it's straight up couloir season. And believe it or not there are actually people who just like to snowshoe. I'm not sure I fit into any of these categories, but I always do love this time of year. Keep reading...

Taking the High Road: Hope & Quail from Willis Gulch


Taking the High Road: Hope & Quail from Willis Gulch



Comments or Questions
BillMiddlebrook
User
My fav IPA
6/12/2014 1:38pm
It's looking like the start of summer up there.


boudreaux
User
Hope I can do it
6/12/2014 2:48pm
Timely report cause it's on my list for July! Nice to see Steve Knapp/Chris Orwat teaming up once again!


rajz06
User
Wow...
6/12/2014 11:31pm
...spectacular imagery! Sweet loop and what Bill said, but with a smiley face!


MtnHub
User
Outstanding, Dillon!
6/13/2014 2:05am
Thanks for sharing!


blazintoes
User
We'll give it a go!
6/13/2014 11:46am
Thanks to this report, Tony and I are going for the north couloir tomorrow! 0300 start time for firm snow.


dillonsarnelli
User
gracias
6/16/2014 2:13pm
thanks all.
Bill - It's a top 5er for sure! You commented on my TR! Awesome! Summer goes fast , don't worry.

Natalie - Thanks! It's an Olympus and believe me, it does all the work. I just hit a button.

Boudreaux - good luck! It's a great spot.

Rajz06 - Thanks! A smily face right back at ya on summer!

Doug - Thanks! That trip of yours is right around the corner!

Blazintoes - Glad I could help. Hope it went well man!


SnowAlien
User
Very nice
4/2/2015 7:45pm
camera work on this one, Dillon. Which camera do you use? The first shot looks like a pro shot. Real bummer I didn't get Hopeful this season. Oh well


AnnaG22
User
Look
7/31/2018 10:09am
at yourself



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