Colorado 14ers: La Plata Peak via Ellingwood Ridge Virtual Trail Guide

Woof, what a long day. I headed up the "9.5 mile" Ellingwood Ridge of 14er La Plata Peak during an extremely smoky day. This ridge is deemed a classic by many with class 3, 4 and 5 scrambling. I will be the first to admit that the insane levels of smoke heavily contributed to the overall bad time that I had on this hike. Read a full trail guide here: https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/la-p... YDS Class System Explained: https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/yds-... Purchase Virtual Sherpa Gear Here! https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/shop/ What to Pack for 14er Day Hike:    • Hiking Tips: What to Pack for a Colorado 1...   Watch MORE 14er Videos:    • Colorado 14ers   GEAR USED on this Hike Men's Trail Runners: https://amzn.to/3d2WQG8 Women's Trail Runners: https://amzn.to/36AD1DB La Sportiva Trango Hiking Boots (Men's): https://amzn.to/2wcdTFj La Sportiva Trango Hiking Booths (Women's): https://amzn.to/2UJG9cA Backpack: https://amzn.to/2LY39ii Helmet: https://amzn.to/2OLReWO Headlight: https://amzn.to/2SmfroN Optional: Garmin inReach:https://amzn.to/3ckhnFq Optional: Hiking Poles: https://amzn.to/2txU7mB Filming Equipment Drone: https://amzn.to/2wrSS9Y Camera: https://amzn.to/388OXg0 Lens: https://amzn.to/2Skyv5w GoPro: https://amzn.to/2v5uFFm Joby Tripod: https://amzn.to/36UVxFm Affiliate links to these popular outdoor retailers. REI: http://bit.ly/2NvaMAd Moosejaw: http://bit.ly/2XCNBsz Backcountry: http://bit.ly/2NBJ9FY Steep & Cheap: http://bit.ly/32a8r11 Black Diamond: https://bit.ly/2qSBR5v DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting The Virtual Sherpa so I can continue to provide you with free content! Want content early? FOLLOW Me! INSTAGRAM:   / thevirtualsherpa   HIKING WEBSITE: http://thevirtualsherpa.com FACEBOOK:   / thevirtualsherpa