Peak Condition Update | Mt. of the Holy Cross

Peak:	Mt. of the Holy Cross
Route:	Halo Ridge
Range:	Sawatch
Posted By:	climbingyogi
Date of Info:	9/15/2020
Date Posted:	9/15/2020

Details
Took the North Ridge up and Halo Ridge down. No snow up to the summit of Holy Cross, and just a little bit of snow along Halo Ridge - but easily avoidable. Took plenty of breaks and clocked in right under 12 hours RT. Make sure you have plenty of time & good weather. Bring lots of sunscreen & water for the ridge! My dog did this one with me but like someone else reported, you'll need to be mindful of the lines you take to protect their paws. Only saw 2 other people on the ridge & a few people on the way up to MHC. Beautiful day!

Details

Took the North Ridge up and Halo Ridge down. No snow up to the summit of Holy Cross, and just a little bit of snow along Halo Ridge - but easily avoidable. Took plenty of breaks and clocked in right under 12 hours RT. Make sure you have plenty of time & good weather. Bring lots of sunscreen & water for the ridge! My dog did this one with me but like someone else reported, you'll need to be mindful of the lines you take to protect their paws. Only saw 2 other people on the ridge & a few people on the way up to MHC. Beautiful day!

Comments or Questions

RhodoRose	Epic Beauty 9/16/2020 12:50am Holy Cross is a beauty and Halo makes for a long, epic day. In the event we actually have an autumn with aspen turning (!), a stroll to the pilgrim's shelter would be glorious. Thanks for sharing -
wildsidesky	snow conditions? 9/16/2020 9:24am how were snow conditions down lower? I'm trying to gauge snow-levels around Homestake reservoir thanks for the condition update
climbingyogi	Snow 9/16/2020 11:26pm No snow at all down low!!

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