Distance
3.8 mi to summit
7.6 mi total
Elevation
10,800 ft start
Vertical
3,404 ft gain
Time
4 hr 0 min to summit
7 hr 0 min total
It was a spectacular day to climb. September is my favorite month for climbing in Colorado. I estimate that 8 people summitted on this Friday. Traverse across big, jagged boulders on the SE ridge via the main route. There was some steep climbing with some slippery scree near the summit push.
Route to summit
Main route from Radio Towers
out-and-backObstacles
no water source, rockfall/loose rock, loose scree, sharp-edged rocks
Key gear
mountaineering boots, mountaineering socks, hydration pack
tj-burr
It was a beautiful day.