QUANDARY PEAK TRIP REPORT | Tips for Beginners, well, at least what I wished I knew before starting

[@mikebuccola672]

Thanks, Todd. I'll be doing my 1st 14er in August 2022 and will remember your tips. Like how you outlined the various sections. Good tip about a bio break!

[@VijayPurbhe]

Thank you for the tips! This video was very helpful. I will be doing this one as my fourth fourteener and very excited :)

[@ToddChandler]

Hope you have an awesome adventure!

[@tylermsanchez]

Great video, enjoyed how you detailed the various sections! Thanks!

[@ToddChandler]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@rts100x5]

One of the easiest 14 I climbed while living in Colorado .... that said I was in fantastic climbing shape and had all ready climbed Capitol and several Mountain pass hikes of 10+ miles

[@briandavis2885]

Do you have a list of supplies and things you brought with you? I’m doing it this summer. Want to be prepared.

[@thomaskissinger1]

Thanks really appreciate the video I'm going to climb quandary peak this year July 2021.

[@rickmeyer9495]

My next ones were Greys and Torres. Sherman is a good easy one too.

[@nomaderic]

Coming from sea level all my life I came to Colorado and attempted to do this. I'm a fit guy but boy that altitude kicked my butt. Once I got past the middle part with all the switchbacks I was pretty much dead and could barely breathe. Still pushed through all the way to the top but it was the hardest hike I had done. Even just sitting at the top the altitude was getting to me. Definitely Definitely will get more acclimated to altitude next time

[@edrader]

you could try diamox

[@emilywein8956]

I call that last slope the wall of pain. It doesn't matter how many other 14ers (30 unique now) 3x on quandary. It still kicks my ass.

[@WVRunningDon]

Good information for future Todd, especially the potty break. That has happened to me before. We are going back to hike the back side of Seneca Rocks in WV. It is pretty steep also. My wife want to challenge herself to climb up the back side with me. It's not a 14er by any means but it is one of the greatest natural attractions in the mountains of West Virginia.

[@ToddChandler]

It's been over 20 years since I've been to West Virginia. I'm thankful you keep sharing so much of the natural beauty around you. I'll have to get back there soon. I'm looking forward to see you hike the back side of Seneca Rocks.

[@allenlevine6301]

Great vid.

[@nathanjones6421]

Man, this one is sketchy in the ice and snow. Had to turn back above the tree line this morning but the views were amazing.

[@ToddChandler]

Yikes! Yeah, that doesn't sound much fun.

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Good work Bruh! #informational #greatvideo

[@thomaskissinger1]

How did you keep the beers cold when going to the top did you bring a smalle cooler in your backpack

[@ToddChandler]

Yes, we had a cooler sleeve that fit in our backpack.

[@m3aquatics]

Thank you for making this!

[@uhoh9405]

Please remember that the ecosystem is fragile and it’s important to stay on the trail. Don’t forget to donate to the CO Fourteeners Initiative!

[@clintisatallrunner]

Loved this one too!

[@quachism]

Todd. How long did this peak take? Good for a 10 and 12 year old?

[@ToddChandler]

Took us about 2 hours. I think it would be great for that age. Here's the Strava data on our ascent: www.strava.com/activities/3899647600

[@rachel1704]

Did the altitude get to you?

[@ToddChandler]

I was fairly lucky it did not. Certainly, I was short of breath, but no head aches or other issues.

[@chrisc9869]

Sure was! This one kicked my ass let me tell ya