14er suggestions
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BrodyMac_99
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14er suggestions
I’ve completed Pikes Peak and Mt Elbert. I’m now looking for a memorable hike with some exposure and scrambling. Does anyone have ideas?
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nyker
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Re: 14er suggestions
Just about any of them rated class 3 and up would fit that bill. Just depends on how far you want to travel and how long of a day you want. If you're not comfortable with too much exposure then you may want to stay away from the Class 3/4 Elks and the Crestones for now, so maybe something like Wetterhorn, Kit Carson, Sneffels or for a longer day Longs.
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Carl_Healy
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Re: 14er suggestions
I think the top 3 "Introduction to Class 3" 14er routes, IMHO, are probably:
If that's the sort of thing you're looking for.
All are pretty popular, meaning they can also be relatively crowded depending on when you do them too.
All are pretty popular, meaning they can also be relatively crowded depending on when you do them too.
If you can't run, you walk
If you can't walk, you crawl
If you can't crawl, you find someone to carry you
If you can't walk, you crawl
If you can't crawl, you find someone to carry you
Re: 14er suggestions
plus 1 on all 3 of the above recommendations.
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TaylorHolt
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Re: 14er suggestions
Wetterhorn is your answer.
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MaryinColorado
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Re: 14er suggestions
Wetterhorn and the Sawtooth are great class 3 intros.
Having done Kelso Ridge, I can't in good conscience recommend it to folks as a first C3 if they haven't done more 14ers and some scrambling prior to it. I found it to be a high commitment route - and high consequence in certain areas. Alpine Rescue sees a lot of rescue activity there.
Whatever you choose to do, my #1 recommendation would be to go with someone more experienced so you can learn C3 "protocol" and have help with route-finding.
Having done Kelso Ridge, I can't in good conscience recommend it to folks as a first C3 if they haven't done more 14ers and some scrambling prior to it. I found it to be a high commitment route - and high consequence in certain areas. Alpine Rescue sees a lot of rescue activity there.
Whatever you choose to do, my #1 recommendation would be to go with someone more experienced so you can learn C3 "protocol" and have help with route-finding.
