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2 provide an overview of the route. From the pull-off on Quartzville road, hike west into public land and continue toward Mt. Bross. Walk through trees to eventually get a better look at the route ahead -
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Ascend the ridge or along the right side of the Moose Creek drainage and the remaining route becomes quite obvious -
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5. Follow the edge of the snow and hike up to 13,600' where you will cross the road from Mineral Park. Above the road, continue west and southwest along the right side of the snow or on the edge of the ridge (
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8) to bypass the steepest snow in the bowl near the top -
9. Above 14,000', reach easier terrain and hike a few hundred yards west to reach the true summit -
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(WINTER) HOLD ON! If you don't have much high-elevation, winter climbing experience, be careful in your planning and take a partner. All 14er routes are more difficult and more dangerous in winter.
