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Ascent of Potosi Mountain on 2009-05-09

Climber: Eric Kassan

Date:

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Potosi Mountain

Location:

USA-Nevada

Elevation:

8514 ft / 2595 m

Ascent Trip Report

Going up was pretty straightforward, though the loose rocks didn't make it too easy. Going back on the other hand, was considerably more challenging - the trail wasn't nearly as easy to keep, and the loose rocks made it slow going. Another challenge, both ways, was a loss of about 175 feet at one point on the ridgeline - and the slope was fairly steep on both sides!

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

3215 ft / 978 m

Extra Gain:

200 ft / 60 m

Distance:

7 mi / 11.3 km

Route:

From Potosi Springs

Trailhead:

5699 ft / 1737 m

Quality:

6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Unmaintained Trail, Scramble

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

Ascent Statistics

Time Up:

4 Hours

Descent Statistics

Time Down:

3 Hours 30 Minutes

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