FKT: Erin Ton - Mosquito Gulch Cirque - 2024-09-18

I had climbed 3 of these peaks before from alternative approaches, but UN 13561 and UN 13487 were new to me (or "orphaned" as I like to call them). On this day it was very clear that it is officially fall in the high alpine. Down in the basin area, I was getting blown around by the wind and even contemplated turning around before I began the climb up the first peak. I wore long pants, a La Sportiva thermal zip hoodie, and the La Sportiva Koro jacket-- they stayed on the entire time! There was some snow/ ice on the ridgeline, so I was glad that I wore the Mutants, but it did still slow me down a bit. I know I could do the loop faster in better conditions and now that I am familiar with the route, but happy I stuck it out this day!