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Little Bear to Blanca Traverse
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Scrambling· Class 4

Little Bear to Blanca Traverse

Sangre de Cristo Mountains
10 mi
Distance
6,500 ft
Elevation Gain
12-16 hours
Duration
14,345 ft
High Point

Overview

The Little Bear to Blanca Traverse is one of Colorado's most notorious ridge traverses, with sustained Class 4 scrambling on loose rock and extreme exposure. Often done as a bivouac adventure.

Key Highlights

Two 14ers · Hourglass Couloir on Little Bear · Sustained Class 4 ridge · Loose rock · Most challenging 14er traverse

Best Season
Summer
Technical Rating
Class 4

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