Ruby Peak | Mount Owen | Purple Peak | Crested Butte, CO

On September 28th, I did the first half of the Ruby Range Traverse, climbing Ruby Peak (12,630'), Mount Owen (13,070'), and Purple Peak (12,800'). I also tagged on the highpoint of Scarp Ridge (12,216'). Super pretty area and the geology was impressive. I even heard elk bugling all the way down in the valley within the amazing aspen stands. There was a decent bit of class 3 descending Purple Peak, on pretty solid rock for the Elks. Highly recommend these peaks that tower over the popular Lake Irwin area outside of Crested Butte.
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Incredible color. Another good one ❤