PT 8092, Larimer Co, Drake Quad

[jmbrooks8]

Has anyone visited the SE end of the 8040 contour? The attached image shows the view atop a large rock toward the 8092 summit. From this point it seemed clear that this point was visibly higher, but I could not prove it.

The point I think may be higher is at N40.4149 W105.3339.

[mikeofferman]

I came over that point, but didn't do any hand leveling. Unfortunately it has been too long since I hiked it to remember any details.

[JoeGrim]

Interestingly, we did 8092 (and Sheep & 8310) the day after you. Saw your bootprints in the snow; it looks like you did a long out and back of Sheep and 8092. Sitting at the summit of 8092, I also looked over at that rock and wondered if it was higher. Then, I noticed that Blue Mountain behind it was higher than it in my field of vision; since Blue Mountain is lower (7900'), I was able to conclude that pt. 8092 is indeed higher.

[jmbrooks8]

Having now seen the views from 7078 and 8310, it seems more obvious from afar that 8092 has the correct summit location.