Sunday, October 12, 2014Wharton Alumni climbing a 14er in Colorado (Mt. Bierstadt)
| When: | Sunday, October 12th, 2014 | |
| Time: |
7:30 am - meet at the trail head on Guanellas Pass Road (CO Road 381) - 12 miles south from Georgetown |
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| Length: | Approx. 6 miles roundtrip | |
| Starting Elevation: |
11,669 feet | |
| Highest Elevation: |
14,060 feet | |
| Essentials to Bring: |
• Backpack: Light and small, but large enough to fit essentials for the day) • Clothings appropriate for the weather (one or more warm layers, warm hat, light gloves - 14ers can be windy, and temperatures can drop to below 40 ) • Raingear: Rain Coat or Poncho • Water: (2-3 liters, or 70-100 ounces) • Packed Lunch: such as a sandwich ( with snacks such as trailmix, energy bars and fruits) • Sunscreen |
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| Optional Items: • Sunglasses • Camera • Trekking Poles |
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| Registration: | Registration will be limited to the first 15 "climbers" who respond.Please inform Karsang Sherpa at[email protected] | |
| Directions: |
Take I-70 to exit 228 at Georgetown (about 46 miles west from Denver) and follow the signs for Guanella Pass (12 miles to the trail head). The Guanella Pass Road is easily passable for 2WD autos but it is mostly dirt and an occasional rough spot will make the 12 mile drive to the top of the pass and the trailhead seem longer than it is. The trailhead is clearly marked and will be on your left along with ample parking. |
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| Map: | Click Here | |
| Highlights: | Bragging right of having conquered a 14er. Wildlife, great views of Greys and Torreys and fascinating close-ups of tourists on Mt. Evans just a little more than a mile away! | |
| For details: |
Summit County Explorer Wikipedia.org Tracy's Colorado Hiking and 14'er Site |
