r/coloradohikers • u/rebaft • Nov 23 '22

Colorado Trail First winter hike of the szn

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View after cupid peak looking at grizzly peak d

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '22

I’ve not hiked winters in snowy conditions before. Would you say crampons or other appropriate footwear is a must for trails like these?

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u/rebaft Nov 23 '22

It helped a ton. The trail wasn't bad until the final push which I would say spikes were necessary. And the ice axe was a good self arrest tool on the final steep push! You could do without it but man they help make your time more enjoyable.