Justin Simoni as: THE LONG RANGERFeb 19, 2024

The Sawtooth Traverse! Bierstadt/Blue Sky 14er Winter Duathlon

One COLD ride up Guanella Pass to summit Bierstadt, traversing the Sawtooth and topping out on Blue Sky!  Patreon members can get early access to this video right now. If you would like to support the content I create, consider becoming a member yourself!

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Patreon Early Access: The Sawtooth Traverse! Bierstadt/Blue Sky 14er Winter Duathlon - Justin Simoni as: THE LONG RANGER

One COLD ride up Guanella Pass to summit Bierstadt, traversing the Sawtooth and topping out on Blue Sky!  Patreon members can get early access to this video right now. If you would like to support the content I create, consider becoming a member yourself!

Justin Simoni as: THE LONG RANGER
The Next SummitFeb 16, 2024

Mt Bierstadt is a common choice for a first winter fourteener. While the trailhead at Guanella Pass closes each fall until May, it only adds 1-2 miles to the overall distance.

The route is usually free of significant avalanche danger, except for one spot you can easily skirt along the road closure.

Plan an ascent with my Mount Bierstadt Winter 14er Guide πŸ‘‰ https://zurl.co/xv6X

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Climbing Mt Bierstadt in Winter: Advice & Route Info

Mt. Bierstadt is a great first winter 14er ascent. Located less than 80 minutes from downtown Denver, it can be done in a day trip from most Front Range cities. Keep in mind that the winter route is about 1.5 miles longer each way because of the road closure - plan to approach from the North (from I-70), and park at the bottom of the final switchbacks in the winter parking lot. You're looking at a 10.5 mile day, with approximately 3,300 feet of elevation gain. To ensure you're back to your car by dark, I recommend a dawn starting

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