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Hike13erJune 25, 2023· Minturn, Colorado28 °F · Clear · 4 mph wind

Cross Couloir + Halo Ridge

14.9 mi · 5,699 ft · 6:49:15

couloir
This route, 2×
Jun 25, 2023Sep 2, 2019
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I climbed that slanty bit!You can see little people near the top, I wouldn't want to be in the couloir that late after sunriseRather unique ice tool techniqueWeird trench feature up most of the climbBowl of tears
Distance
14.9 mi
Elevation gain
5,699 ft
Moving time
6:49:15
Pace
27:31 /mi
High point
13,922 ft
Avg HR
133 bpm
Max HR
162 bpm

Gear: Scarpa Phantom Tech

Less technical than Dreamweaver but a super routefindy, bushwacky, boulder hoppy, rugged day in general. Primo couloir conditions, summited by 7:30, and first one up! Halo Ridge devoured my innnov-8s and the run down was less than ideal with a skimo pack, but absolutely stellar morning

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