North Star Approach

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Follow Colorado Rd 2 around the south side of Quick Shot Ascent. Continue on the gentle road straight through the middle of Y-Knot Couloir, the road is sometimes melted out just around the next corner, either boot pack or continue skinning to the end of Colorado Rd 2 and an obvious saddle below the open slopes of North Star Peak. The usual skin track follows a fence line on the right hand side of the shoulder. Climb as high as you can depending on the coverage. Typically the ridge is wind scoured and barren above 12,800'.