This was our challenge hike for the year. We backpacked in 5 miles to camp over night at the lakes, with the Crestone Needle looming above us. In the morning we would summit the ridge, then climb down into the valley beyond. To summit the peak, it's a class 3 scramble up the side of a waterfall for nearly 3 miles of steep terrain!
We reached the summit and were rewarded with toosie rolls and views of the sand dunes and surrounding peaks. Then it was back down to the valley, back up to the saddle, down the pass to the lakes, pack up camp, and hike back out and drive back home- it was a very long day! But well worth the fun. Thanks to everyone who joined me this year ~ and looking forward to another bag next year! What a great 14er season!
Also, check out this amazing video of the hike that Brennan made! Wow!
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