Alto Diablo Peak via ‘Duct Tape Ridge,’ Jan 17 2015

[63ChevyII]

The toughest hike I've done in a while. The 26 lb pack at the trailhead and using snowshoes on a 30%+ grade made for a tiring day.

My trip report and the rest of the photos can be seen here:
Alto Diablo Peak via 'Duct Tape Ridge' Trip Report, Jan 17 2015

Some highlights:

[Sally]

Thanks for sharing that, Chevy! You've got a great blog going. I appreciate all the stats and details. You really know how to use a camera! Congrats on a job well done...that really is a steep route. Were any of the snowshoe tracks that Ellen, Marilyn, and I made still visible?

[63ChevyII]

Thanks Sally! I am hoping to create my own template at some point to personalize the look of the site, but I'm having a hard time keeping up with trail reports.

The snow was patchy for the first part of the ridge and I used my GPS to make sure I was headed the right direction.Your tracks were really visible above 8200 ft or so, and were a huge help. I think someone followed your tracks before I did, which made them more visible. Once I got near SB Peak Divide Trail, the tracks weren't easy to see, but it was obvious where I needed to go.