14ers.com • Peak Condition Update

Peak:	Carson Peak (13er)
Route:	West Ridge
Range:	San Juan
Posted By:	dwoodward13
Date of Info:	08/19/2019
Date Posted:	08/21/2019

Details
Took CT/CDT to the lowest saddle of the west ridge. Ascent was on partially grassy slope leading to scree. After the saddle had to bypass a few outcroppings on pretty horrendous sloped scree. After that grass ridge to summit. Summit has register with paper, but no pencil/pen. Descended a large grassy slope to the east of the low saddle which was by far more pleasant. Recommend this ascent/descent route vs the direct route to the saddle.

Details

Took CT/CDT to the lowest saddle of the west ridge. Ascent was on partially grassy slope leading to scree. After the saddle had to bypass a few outcroppings on pretty horrendous sloped scree. After that grass ridge to summit. Summit has register with paper, but no pencil/pen. Descended a large grassy slope to the east of the low saddle which was by far more pleasant. Recommend this ascent/descent route vs the direct route to the saddle.

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