Ascent of South Sandia Peak on 2005-06-15| Others in Party: | Ben Musser
| | Date: | Wednesday, June 15, 2005 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | South Sandia Peak | | Location: | USA-New Mexico | | Elevation: | 9782 ft / 2981 m |
Ascent Trip ReportTook Ben on his first backpacking trip when he turned 14. Left from the desert using the Pino Trail and camped just below the ridge. We were forced to set the tent on the side of the mountain due to a sudden late afternoon thunderstorm. That turned out to be the most awkward night sleeping on a slope with our sleeping bags sliding down all night long. The second day we obtained the ridge line and summited and scrambled around several sub peaks along the ridge line.
Total Gain:
TH to Peak 1 = 6170 - 9579 = 3409
Saddle to Peak 2 = 9341
Saddle to Peak 3 = 9563
Saddle to South Sandia Peak 9580
Extra Gain = 500 |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 4112 ft / 1253 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 500 ft / 152 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 17 mi / 27.4 km | | Grade/Class: | class 1,2 2+ and 3 | | Quality: | 7 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Scramble | | Gear Used: | Tent Camp | | Nights Spent: | 2 nights away from roads | | Weather: | very hot sunny | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 4112 ft / 1253 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 3612 ft / 1101 m; Extra: 500 ft / 152m | | Loss on way in: | 500 ft / 152 m | | Distance: | 10 mi / 16.1 km | | Route: | Pino Trail and So. Crest tr. | | Start Trailhead: | 6170 ft / 1880 m | | Descent Statistics | | Distance: | 7 mi / 11.3 km | | End Trailhead: | 9782 ft / 2981 m |
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