Cristo Couloir is a popular snow climb line on 14er Quandary Peak. This south facing line is a good introduction to couloir climbing and ski/snowboard descents in the backcountry. The line starts above the Blue Lakes Reservoir and works up to about 300 vertical feet below the summit. This couloir is usually “in” from…
Quandary Peak Winter hike is one of the “easiest” Colorado 14ers to hike with snow. This is a popular hike in the winter because of its relatively low avalanche risk and easy trailhead access, located about 15 minutes outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. The distance to the summit is relatively short, but don’t let the…
Quandary Peak, Quandary Couloir is a great way to summit one of the most popular 14ers in the state of Colorado while avoiding many of the crowds on a more technical line. The Quandary Couloir is one of the steepest ways to ascend the mountain and a common descent is snowboard or ski from…
Quandary Peak West Ridge is the non-standard and more technical route to gain the immensely popular 14er. Trail conditions range from rock fields to packed dirt to Class 3 rock scrambling. This route is only recommended for those with solid Class 3 hiking experience and good route finding skills. If this is your first…
Quandary Peak is a “14er” located about 15 minutes outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. The distance to the summit is relatively short, but don’t let the lack of miles fool you, this hike is not a piece of cake. Due to its proximity to the popular ski town of Breckenridge, it is a heavily trafficked…
