Liberty and Flume Winter Wonderland Trek
- Leaders
- Emma Steinhardt (A coB), Nancy Makuch (B coC), Stephanie Gaglione (B coC coS)
- Program
- Winter School
- Type
- Backcountry skiing
- Trip date
- Saturday, January 9th, 2016
- Difficulty rating
- Medium-hard
- Prerequisites
- Past winter hiking experience and a moderate level of fitness
An intense day awaits you on this winter wonderland adventure! From the Flume Visitor Center parking lot, we'll trek up the Liberty Spring Trail through snow-crested conifers to enjoy breathtaking views at the striking peak of Mt. Liberty (4459'). Weather- and time-permitting, we'll bag the second peak of Mt. Flume (4328'). This trip is perfect for outdoor adventurers who can't imagine anything more fun than a long, winter hike.
Distance: 8.2 miles (Liberty) / 10.6 miles (Liberty & Flume) (depending on weather, time, and conditions) Elevation Gain: 2900'
The summit of Mt. Liberty is famous for its sharp pointy top which, on the western end, seems to drop off for hundreds of feet. Though often overshadowed by its towering northern neighbors of Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Lafayette, this peak gives a great 360 degree summit panorama that is only beaten by its neighbors. Views of neighboring Lincoln and Lafayette as well many others can be seen from this rocky outcrop.
If you're a winter-lover and enjoy moving in an upward direction, join us! The hike is expected to be moderately strenuous-- be prepared to use crampons/microspikes. Past winter hiking experience and a moderate level of fitness are strongly recommended.
Signup
- Algorithm
- first-come, first-serve
- Maximum participants
- 7
- Signups opened at
- Jan. 6, 2016, 4 p.m.
- Signups closed at
- Jan. 8, 2016, 10:29 p.m.
- Notes
Please describe your past winter hiking experience and comfort with the trip's distance and elevation gain. Is there anything you'd like to learn or practice?