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Winter variation on summer ascent trail


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Miles

4.9

KM

Ascent

14,011' 4,270 m

High

11,507' 3,507 m

Low

2,504' 763 m

Up

121' 37 m

Down

16%

Avg Slope (9°)

43%

Max Slope (23°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

Generally follow the summer trail from the Guanella Pass parking lot to the summit of Bierstat. In spring snow conditions this requires just boots or sneakers. No crampons were needed.

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Jesse Morehouse

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Mt. Bierstadt from near Guanella Pass.
Apr 11, 2016 near Georgetown, CO
About halfway up (down) Bierstadt on a light snow year.
Jun 2, 2021 near Georgetown, CO
The summit of Guanella Pass, on the road in January
Jan 26, 2023 near Georgetown, CO

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