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Ascent of Giant Ledge on 2012-01-14

Climber: Brian Lubbert

Date:

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Giant Ledge

Location:

USA-New York

Elevation:

3200 ft / 975 m

Ascent Trip Report

Hiked up in -5 deg F weather in snowshoes. This was my first ascent in snow shoes. the weather was perfect. The views sublime. The trail was in great shape and the snow shoes helped although I used microspikes on the way down

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

1000 ft / 305 m

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail, Snow Climb

Gear Used:

Crampons, Ski Poles, Snowshoes

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

1000 ft / 305 m

Distance:

1.4 mi / 2.3 km

Route:

Phonecia East Branch to Giant Ledge Trail

Trailhead:

Olivera Road parking 2200 ft / 670 m

Time Up:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Ascent Part of Trip: Panther

Complete Trip Sequence:

Order	Peak/Point	Date
	Panther Mountain	2012-01-14 b
1	Giant Ledge	2012-01-14 a

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