The Gash
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• Statistics:
  • Date Hiked:  May 3, 2009
  • Miles Hiked:  6.0
  • Elevation Gain:  2,000'
  • Hiking Partner(s):  Scott Borger, Charles Dansforth, Brian Kraus, Andy Leach, and Fabio Somenzi
• Description:

  • This trip ended up being a snowshoe hike to The Gash below Andrews Glacier and Otis Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.  The forecast wasn't good and snow conditions were worse.  Fortunately I was able to convince everyone to bring snowshoes along or we would have likely turned around before we even reached The Loch.  It ended up being a nice hike for some exercise and scenery.

• Maps:
  • Click here to view a map of the area where this hike is located.
• Photographs:
  • Hiking through the trees.
  • Heading up Icy Brook below The Loch.
  • Sunrise
  • The group crossing The Loch.
  • Snowshoeing
  • Treeline
  • Andy and Scott as the weather deteriorates.
  • Hiking near The Gash.
  • Flour Power Couloir
  • Heading back to the Glacier Gorge Trailhead.

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