Distance

2.8 mi to summit

5.5 mi total

Elevation

10,000 ft start

Vertical

1,562 ft gain

Time

3 hr 0 min to summit

5 hr 0 min total

Wheeler Peak trailhead to ridgeline and over to Bald Mtn, then traversed to Buck mtn and back to the road

Route name

South ridge

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

routefinding, bushwhacking, no water source, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

skis, GPS device