Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Sunrise catches me high on Jackson's north ridge. Completing a 21 mile, 6600 foot hike in the heart of monsoon season prompted a 2am start...then I killed it and felt silly for getting up so early!
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Sunrise catches me high on Jackson's north ridge. Completing a 21 mile, 6600 foot hike in the heart of monsoon season prompted a 2am start...then I killed it and felt silly for getting up so early!
Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Mount Jackson's summit is finally in sight basking in the alpenglow.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Mount Jackson's summit is finally in sight basking in the alpenglow.
Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Mount Jackson as seen from neighboring UN 13,433.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Mount Jackson as seen from neighboring UN 13,433.
Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Looking west toward the Gold Dust group from Mount Jackson's north ridge.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Looking west toward the Gold Dust group from Mount Jackson's north ridge.
Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Mount of the Holy Cross as seen from Mount Jackson.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Mount of the Holy Cross as seen from Mount Jackson.
Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Looking down the chute that provides access to Mount Jackson's north ridge from Upper Turquois Lake. Its loose but only 2nd class.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
Looking down the chute that provides access to Mount Jackson's north ridge from Upper Turquois Lake. Its loose but only 2nd class.
Mount Jackson & UN 13,433
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
A very green and swampy trail leads me back down the Beaver Creek drainage. Despite the wetness, my feet welcome the soft, mushy surface. Its over 7 miles from Upper Turquoise Lake to Beaver Creek Ski Resort where my car is parked.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
A very green and swampy trail leads me back down the Beaver Creek drainage. Despite the wetness, my feet welcome the soft, mushy surface. Its over 7 miles from Upper Turquoise Lake to Beaver Creek Ski Resort where my car is parked.
Holy Cross Wilderness
July 18, 2011
View west toward Gold Dust Peak from Mount Jackson's gentle north ridge.