Colorado 14ers: La Plata Peak Winter Hike Trail Guide

La Plata Peak is a "14er" located outside of Twin Lakes, Colorado. During the winter, the hike requires a slightly different route than the summer. The 9.5-10.5 mile hike involves a lot of route finding and about 4,500 feet of elevation gain.

Learn more about this hike here: https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/la-plata-peak-winter-14er-hike-information-review/

La Plata Peak Summer Route Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j38maKdBlS0

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What to Pack for 14er Day Hike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nopLFc5oAE0

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Gear Used For This Hike:
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Hillsound Microspikes: https://amzn.to/3bv0b0b
La Sportiva Trango Hiking Boots (Men's): https://amzn.to/2wcdTFj
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Snowshoes (similar pair to what I have): https://amzn.to/2Hgx4jq
Hiking Poles: https://amzn.to/2txU7mB
Mountain Ax: https://amzn.to/3bxohr2
Gaiters: https://amzn.to/37jlnmC
Dakine Poacher Winter Backpack: https://amzn.to/383M7ZB
Nalgene Waterbottle: https://amzn.to/2S3iy4w
Garmin Fenix 6 (they don't make the 3 anymore): https://amzn.to/382zVbt
Optional: Crampons: https://amzn.to/37kpzT7
Optional: Crampon Bag: https://amzn.to/37i7apV
Optional: La Sportiva Mountaineering Boots: https://amzn.to/3bu1lJp
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Filming Equipment
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GoPro: https://amzn.to/2v5uFFm
Joby Tripod: https://amzn.to/36UVxFm

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