Distance

1.8 mi to summit

3.8 mi total

Elevation

1,153 ft start

2,378 ft max

Vertical

1,212 ft gain

Time

1 hr 8 min to summit

2 hr 28 min total

Second of two peaks summited today, and the one that completed our attempt of the 29ers challenge! This one was steep for almost the entire hike, with some tricky ice-covered sections. But we made it! Challenge complete!

Route name

Via Deer Brook

out-and-back
Obstacles

snow on route

Key gear

crampons, trekking poles, GPS device