Reccs for Winter Peaks near Breck?

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Reccs for Winter Peaks near Breck?

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Heading to Breck later next month and looking for a couple of easier 13ers to get to/climb while I'm there. I'd prefer not to do anything off Loveland Pass just because I can hit those later in the season. Peak 10 looked kind of doable, but wasn't sure how far you can drive up the TH in the winter. I've got snowshoes and microspikes and a little bit of winter experience. Not really looking for anything that would put me in avy danger either. Any reccs are much appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Reccs for Winter Peaks near Breck?

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From the Crystal Creek Trailhead:
Mt. Helen
East Ridge of Father Dyer
Peak 10

From Hoosier Pass:
Hoosier Ridge
Mt. Silverheels
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+1 on Hoosier Ridge, you can also continue on for a few more peaks if you have the energy
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Re: Reccs for Winter Peaks near Breck?

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Thanks for the reccs! I think Hoosier Ridge is a winner...
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Re: Reccs for Winter Peaks near Breck?

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BillMiddlebrook wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:58 am From the Crystal Creek Trailhead:
Mt. Helen
East Ridge of Father Dyer
Peak 10

From Hoosier Pass:
Hoosier Ridge
Mt. Silverheels
Does anyone have recent beta on the Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek trailheads?
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CaptainSuburbia wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:41 am Does anyone have recent beta on the Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek trailheads?
Packed powder; packed parking.
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Jorts wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 6:16 pm
CaptainSuburbia wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:41 am Does anyone have recent beta on the Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek trailheads?
Packed powder; packed parking.
Thanks, can you elaborate though?
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Re: Reccs for Winter Peaks near Breck?

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CaptainSuburbia wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:46 pm
Jorts wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 6:16 pm
CaptainSuburbia wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:41 am Does anyone have recent beta on the Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek trailheads?
Packed powder; packed parking.
Thanks, can you elaborate though?
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