Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
Half Peak is the most distinctive sight around during the unsettled weather.
December 29, 2011
Half Peak is the most distinctive sight around during the unsettled weather.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
UN 13,795 as seen from the south ridge of Handies.
December 29, 2011
UN 13,795 as seen from the south ridge of Handies.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
View down into Upper Boulder Gulch.
December 29, 2011
View down into Upper Boulder Gulch.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
Dwight nearing the summit in a stiff wind.
December 29, 2011
Dwight nearing the summit in a stiff wind.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
A brief break in the clouds as we near the summit.
December 29, 2011
A brief break in the clouds as we near the summit.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
Dwight on top of Handies Peak.
December 29, 2011
Dwight on top of Handies Peak.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
View east into Grizzly Gulch.
December 29, 2011
View east into Grizzly Gulch.
Handies Peak Winter Ascent
December 29, 2011
Dwight beginning the descent.
December 29, 2011
Dwight beginning the descent.
December 29, 2011
Approaching Handies Peak from the south via Boulder Gulch. This route is much shorter than the alternatives but its usually guarded by avalanche threats in winter.