14ers.com • Peak Condition Update

Peak:	"Quarter Peak" (13er)
Route:	East Slopes
Range:	San Juan
Posted By:	HikerGuy
Date of Info:	06/10/2018
Date Posted:	06/12/2018

Details
Traversed across the east slopes from Half Peak to join the standard route up from Cataract Gulch. I used doggler's GPX track and it was spot on. Once I reached the ridge I found the easy Class 2+ passage on the west side blocked by a snow field. I didn't have my ice axe. I considered what appeared to be more difficult Class 3/4 options, but didn't have my helmet. So being solo and ill prepared, I retreated. I imagine the snow field will be gone in a week or two.

Details

Traversed across the east slopes from Half Peak to join the standard route up from Cataract Gulch. I used doggler's GPX track and it was spot on. Once I reached the ridge I found the easy Class 2+ passage on the west side blocked by a snow field. I didn't have my ice axe. I considered what appeared to be more difficult Class 3/4 options, but didn't have my helmet. So being solo and ill prepared, I retreated. I imagine the snow field will be gone in a week or two.

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