Ski or ride Quandary Peak (14,272') - East Ridge/Bowl

Daunted by the summer crowds hiking the Colorado 14ers? The spring 2025 backcountry ski on Shavano was a heap of fun. So, let's ski another Colorado 14er!

The trailhead is at 10,850', and our total elevation gain would be 3,450'. Approximately 7 miles round-trip. 

Participants should have alpine touring (AT) skis, telemark skis, or a splitboard. Other equipment requirements include: skins, shovel, avalance beacon, probe, and a backpack able to carry your skis (as the first part of the approach is likely to be free of snow).

I'm open to participants camping near the trailhead or staying in a nearby (Breckenridge or Fairplay) motel.

If avalanche risk is too high and/or the weather forecast is unfavorable, I will postpone this outing to the subsequent weekend (4/4-4/5).

Additional details about the route: https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=quan1

And, we will have a fun après-ski!

Trip participants are expected to be prepared for the level of technicality and the level of difficulty. Trip participants should be aware that outdoor activities such as this one, can be hazardous and involve danger to participants. By signing up for this trip, the participant is accepting any and all risks of injury and death. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver at the beginning of the trip.