Trip
Climb – Quandary Peak via East Ridge
This climb is in conjunction with the 14ers.com: 15th Annual Winter Welcomer. If you are new to winter mountaineering, and would like to attempt a 14er in cold conditions, this is a great opportunity to learn some new skills.
Contacts
- Sat, Nov 11, 2023
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,450 ft
- High Point Elevation: 14,272 ft
- Maximum Wind: 25 kts
- Pace: 1.0
- FULL (15 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will begin hiking from the Quandary Peak trailhead at 7:30am. (Don't be late!) Plan to arrive by 7:00am or before as the parking lot will likely fill up.
Directions:
From Breckenridge, drive 8 miles south on Colorado 9. Turn right (west) on the 850 (Blue Lakes) Road. Trailhead parking is on the right, just after you leave the highway.
Parking is limited at the Quandary Peak trailhead, especially for this Annual Winter Welcomer. If the parking lot is full, DO NOT park on the neighborhood roads as the Sheriff patrols this event and issues expensive tickets! Carpooling is highly recommended. If needed, park cars up at the top of Hoosier Pass and carpool/get a ride down to the TH.
For questions or inquiries, contact trip leader:
Danielle Jacobson
(508) 847-8619
Danielle.p.jacobson@gmail.com
Britt Jones-co leader
719-661-4777
britt@globalreality.biz
Required Equipment
The 10 Essentials: https://youtu.be/tvIH-5B576w?si=RHa6JUU03sdlcwzv
Layering system to stay warm in winter temperatures and winds above treeline.
Do not bring a camelback type bladder system for your water, as the tube will freeze in the winter cold. Use Nalgene type bottles with insulators and consider boiling your water before you start the hike.
This year, snow shoes will not be needed. However, winter type boots are needed as well as gloves, hat, sunglasses/googles, and a strong desire to summit are needed!
Microspikes and an ice axe are always a good idea to have for winter hikes and climbs.