14ers in the winter

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trapperpaul
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14ers in the winter

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What 14ers would be recommended to climb this time of year? On a good day of coarse.
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Re: 14ers in the winter

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Depends on your experience and gear. If you're limited - Bierstadt, Sherman, or Quandary. A bit more experience with adequate gear will give you a few Sawatchers, Humboldt, and all of the Ten Mile/Mosquitos. Beyond that, you're going to need gear, the ability/judgement to use it, and a whole lot of endurance. Then, you can almost head out for any route. Naturally, the risk and preparation is all yours.

Here's a good topic with plenty of links (including the SP page):

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28049&p=332672#p332672

Also, the Quandary V thread currently up (I don't know if this has passed) would be a very good peak to start on and meet some people with experience.
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Re: 14ers in the winter

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Thank you, my experience climbing 14ers started last summer. I have 30 years of experience staying warm as i moved here 16 years ago from Minnesota. I hope I'm not being repetative just would like to ask the experienced people on the forum. All answers are appreceated. Thanks
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Re: 14ers in the winter

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Re: 14ers in the winter

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Thanks for the links.
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