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Buyer’s Guide: Snowshoes for Mountaineering

Buyer’s Guide: Snowshoes for Mountaineering

Posted byG. Jeff GoldenJanuary 10, 2019January 10, 2019Posted inFeatured, GearTags:Featured, mountaineering, outdoor gear, snowshoeing, snowshoes, winter hiking3 Comments on Buyer’s Guide: Snowshoes for Mountaineering

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I’ve parked near the mining operations on Berthoud Pass many times, but I’d never noticed what they’re actually doing. 😳 That crater is what’s left of Red Mountain, as seen from Engelmann Peak. The haze of early season wildfire smoke, a harbinger of another rough summer, adds a layer of ominousness.

I spent most of Memorial Day Weekend as an indoor cat because interviewing is freakin’ exhausting, but with a great weather window this week, I couldn’t resist sneaking away for a quick couloir. It was supposed to be a solo jaunt—and Herman Gulch was shockingly empty—but I ran into Todd (@crowdsurf96) near the base of Snoopy’s Backside, and we decided to team up. Adventures like today are what keep me coming back to the mountains again and again and again. Here’s Todd, looking back at our route (snow line between the main summits) during the descent.

Returned for redemption on Phoenix Peak from the west, after failure last summer from the east. Centennial #89! Probably the last new one she’ll be able to join on, as the remaining 11 are difficult. 😭

Taking the snowshoes out for a walk is a little less fun than taking the tools out for a walk. 📸: @kevinpdurkan

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