Redcloud Peak (14,041) and
Sunshine Peak (14,007)
Route: Northeast Ridge to Redcloud/South Ridge traverse to Sunshine
Distance: 11.7 miles
Vertical: 4,800 feet
Date: May 1, 2021
Partner: solo
My GPS track.
Looking back down the Silver Creek drainage with Handies Peak basking in the early morning sun.
Views from the climb.
False summit.
The real summit a bit further off.
Looking at the route to Sunshine Peak from Redcloud's summit.
Summit views.
Uncompahgre Peak on the Right, the Matterhorn in the center, and Wetterhorn to the left.
Nearing Sunshine's summit.
Looking back at Redcloud from Sunshine's summit.
Looking down the ski descent route.
On the descent.
Just enough snow to leave the skis on.
Looking back at Sunshine.
More pictures from the top of Redcloud on the way back.
Skiing below the false summit.
Looking down the route.
Nice spring skiing.
