David Bean - Pico Duarte (Dominican Republic) - 2013-05-04
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David Bean posted:
At 14,003', Huron Peak barely makes it as a 14er. But since it is, it's very popular. The shortest, quickest route is the Northwest Slopes route from a 4WD-accessible TH above Winfield. From there it's about 3.25 miles to the top, with 3500' of elevation gain.
The Matterhorn (14,690') is certainly one of the most iconic summits on Earth. It is also a difficult climb, with no easy route to the summit. Ian Corless puts it this way: