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Monday, September 26, 2011

Mt Belford, Sawatch Range: 14,197 feet

Mount Belford is a summit along the Northwest Ridge from the Missouri Gulch trailhead of the Sawatch Mountain Range. Mt. Belford is a Class 2 with Mild Exposure that is not along the immediate route, but in the area. Class 2 is a bit more difficult hiking than class 1, and some hiking may be off the trail.
The round trip hike to the summit and back to the trailhead is 8 miles.

Mount Princeton is an Intermediate Skiing decent, it is rated:
D4 (slopes around 30 degrees, similar to an easier "Expert" run at a resort);
R2 (slightly more inherent danger than average backcountry ski routes);
Grade II (how long it takes to complete in average conditions- half a day).

The total elevation gain is 4,500 feet and the summit elevation is 14,197 feet, and the main trailhead is the Missouri Gulch Trailhead, a 2WD dirt road.
This road is closed 4 miles below the trailhead, at 9,200 feet during winter.

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