M0nde do you live in Ohio

[Pirate Steve]

I'd recommend Castle Peak. It's not the hardest out there, but it's a lot of fun. Especially egressing down the side of the damn mountain on ice flows with nothing but a pick to slow you down. There's an awesome spot for base-camp about a third of the way up Castle Peak, with it's own small lake. The view from Elbert is glorious, but it's potato-grade climbing... Except for the waist-deep snow for the last mile. Word of caution: CALL AHEAD if you plan on hitting Castle, and make sure Independence Pass is cleared of snow. Last time I went, it was under 14 feet of snow, which led to climbing Elbert instead.