Wanted Mt. Russell
(but climbed Carillon instead).
Route:
Mountaineers Route to Russell-Carillon saddle.
Distance:
13 miles (round trip from trailhead)
Elevation gain:
5,266 feet
Start time
from trailhead: 1:00 AM Arrived at
Upper Boyscout Lake: 6:00 AM
Started ascent of the sandy slog: 6:50 AM Arrived on
top of the pass: 10:00 AM
Arrived at Russell-Carillon saddle: 11:00 AM
Carillon summit bagged: 11:45
AM
Started descent: 12:00 Noon
Back to trailhead: 5:00 PM
Total time: 16 hours