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glazedham says: My wife and I did Long's via the keyhole and camped in the boulder field on 9-1. Heard from a ranger that wind was sustained at 45mph and 65mph gusts. When we returned from the summit two of the three tents in the boulder field (including ours) had wind damage. Ours just had a few bent poles and had blown into another campsite, despite being filled with gear and weighted down with rocks. The other was ripped in a few places and seemed to have a couple of busted poles. We tried to weight it down a little more but I'm not sure if it helped at all. Not exactly a restful place to camp with the wind.
huffy13 says: I may have to make Cuchara a stop on the way home Saturday...I know I'll be hungry and it really isn't too much out of the way from Westcliffe going home. Thanks for the suggestions, I was so focused on making my Friday plans around a shorter hike that I really hadn't considered the longer ones that I may actually be able to hike at a better pace. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for cooperative weather too!!!!!
birdsall says: I'm an iowa transplant who recently got the brilliant idea to avoid people and start at 4:45 a.m. from stevens gulch to take my puppy up his first 14er. solitude on top and back down by 9 a.m.
gnar mountain kid16 says: We did the Ellingwood ridge and that is a definant bushwhack route. I do not recommend it at all. It took us 14 1/2 hours to go 10 miles. I'd say we are pretty fast climbers. We got to the top of Redcloud in 1 1/2 hours 2 to get to Sunshine, but that is definatly a path less traveled. there was almost no trail the whole way. DO NOT ATTEMPT!
huffy13 says: I know for a fact that a 70 mph wind blew this 205 lb. person off his feet twice when hiking Shavano last year. Granted I was on a scree filled incline and was not on balance. A lot would have to do with what the 120 lb person is wearing. Baggy clothes can really increase the surface area of a person and therefore a relatively lighter wind could make things difficult.
It seems like several of my summits the wind was really howling until I got to the summit....Shavano was one....60+mph winds but almost dead calm on the summit....I could really hear the wind howling below though. Same thing on Sherman too. On the Decalibron loop the winds on Bross were bad but on Lincoln it was a slight breeze and was dead calm on both Democrat and Cameron.
wilson says: It's probably one of the most overlooked national parks. If you're going to be in the area, it's well worth visiting. I visited this May to hike Guad. Peak and loved it. The mountains rise dramatically from the desert floor, and there is some interesting desert flora/fauna.
ketel1 says: This is great news, thank you for sharing the whole story. As you have likely read, this DOES happen and the advice you posted may help someone else someday. Your experience with all those involved warmed my heart, and I am glad (and not surprised) all out there were so willing to help. Give Sam a nice scratch on his scrawny bottom for me. I love beagles! Beth
Dancesatmoonrise says: Anyone with current info regarding snow amounts on the Chicago Basin peaks for Tuesday night, Wed, and Wed night 9-7 and 9-8, would appreciate the info.
screefieldstevie says: I had a blast on Kelso Sunday.......it was my first Class 3 and I kept missing all the by-passes and just kept climbing rock after rock, one of my fav's to date.......but I'm just beginning to stick my toe into the water
AxeTheIce says: Finished on El Diente in August. 1st 14er was Elbert in 1992. Favorite 14er was Mt Rainier. Favorites in CO have been N. Maroon and Kit Carson via the N. Ridge.
Dancesatmoonrise says: I may be doing these next week, depending on weather, if anyone wants to join. I'm thinking sometime between Sept 14-17, inclusive.
MikeTheClimber says: CONGRATULATIONS!! I am proud of, inspired by and happy for you both!! Ian, I like your calculated approach to climbing, it has obviously served you well! Keep this up and we'll have to name a peak after you two...
bygottski says: Lost a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx in a black case on Sneffels 8/20/2010. Based on pictures I think it made its escape at the bottom of Lavender Col, I was somewhat over on the right side as you ascend.
Probably is well down into the boulder cracks there, but figured it was worth a shot after my bro-in-law suggested if post here. Let me know if you come across it and we can discuss the logistics of getting it back.
j83soldier says: Was wondering if anyone was planning on climbing either capitol or prymid peak on saturday. Myself and a friend are headed up there but I am not a huge fan of playing around on mountains with a decent rockfall hazard with only 2 people. Anyway if you are headed up there and wanna link up let me know, either pm me or shoot me a text 7199637910
zeddy says: I was up there that day (ran to boulderfield and first time full 14er summit). I realized it when you mentioned the woman getting lifted out of there (after getting carried down), so checked my photo dates and sure enough same date! Probably passed you on the way up. I definitely remember that spot you mentioned among a few others thinking what the hell am I doing here?? I about lost it going through keyhole seeing someone getting carried out and coming around that windy corner and a slight bout of fear of heights. I about stopped then myself. Was the only one on the narrows up to the summit (only to have a woman running up the homestretch on my way down ).
zeno39 says: A tiny cairn on the road is all that marks the old jennings creek route (July beta). I unintentionally ended up on a portion of the closed route. It is very eroded but the ridges above are wonderful.
I've never solicited a hiking partner before as I'm new to 14ers and my wife says she doesn't want me to get killed/raped. Good thing only one of those scare me. Anyway, I'm hiking Bierstadt only this Thursday. My hiking friend bailed and I'm going with or without someone. I'd rather go with someone obviously. I'm a medium pace hiker and I only talk about politics and religion so there's no way I could annoy anyone. I was planning to start around 6am. Anyone want to meet me there?
By: Kansan Date Climbed: 08/27/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Elbert
20,412 steps on Mt Elbert Northeast Ridge Stardard Route This is the third year for the old guys from Kansas to come to Colorado for a 14er. This started as a dream to...
By: mannaman Date Climbed: 09/03/2010 Peak(s): El Diente Peak, Mt. Wilson, Wilson Peak
THE IDEAL WAY As long as you have great weather this would work. This will not work if you bring a dog. Go with 4 friends, lets say friday afternoon. 2 o...
By: tj311 Date Climbed: 08/09/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Elbert
I began planning my Mt. Elbert trip about 6 months ago. (I had just started a new job and had to put 6 months in before I could take any vacation) I left work on Friday aft...
By: tj311 Date Climbed: 08/08/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Sherman
Not In the Plan I wasn't planning to hike Mt. Sherman, but ended up getting to Leadville a day earlier than expected, so squeezed it into the schedule. It made for...
By: rpb13 Date Climbed: 08/31/2010 Peak(s): "Pk G", "Pk F"
Peaks G and F are prominent points on the "Ripsaw Ridge" in the Northwestern Gore Range. These are obscure peaks that will offer a challenging day/days on any route that yo...
http://bradsnider.com/mountains/20100825.htm) Almost all above 13,000 feet, the "Sundog"-Sunshine-Redcloud-13,832-13,811 ridge-walk provides great views of the San...
By: MONDOMD Date Climbed: 09/06/2010 Peak(s): Tabeguache Peak, Mt. Shavano
I'll start by saying I was a little reluctant to post this trip report. I've been hiking 14ers on-and-off (mostly off) since moving to Colorado two and a half year...
These peaks are out of order but wanted to send out the info. 9/3 my wife and I climbed Bierstadt. We left the upper parking lot around 9:30 and hit the summit at 1:00...
By: zoriloco Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): Torreys Peak
Total time: 4.55 hrs Got up Sat around 4am and after packing up gear I was on my way to Bakersville to give this Class 3 a go. By 6:30am when I pulled up to the...
By: mt_turtle Date Climbed: 09/06/2010 Peak(s): Wetterhorn Peak, Uncompahgre Peak
What a way to spend Labor Day weekend! This was our 2nd attempt at these two peaks, and we would not be let down this time. Last year weather stopped us after much planning...
By: piper14er Date Climbed: 09/03/2010 Peak(s): Vermilion Pk, Golden Horn
Ice Lake Basin Approach. 9 miles. 4000 feet. Started from the 4WD trailhead at the first switchback on the Clear Lake Road. The road was not steep or really ...
By: ypsetihw Date Climbed: 09/02/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Elbert
Checking the weather lately I noticed that Thursday had an exceptionally clear forecast. I decided to make a solo attempt on Elbert. As my first ultra prominent peak and ...
By: tmathews Date Climbed: 08/28/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Lindsey, "Huerfano Pk", Iron Nipple
Group: Terry (tmathews), Chris Ascent Route: Northwest Ridge, descent via North Face (standard) Start: Lily Lake Trailhead Mileage: ~10.17 Elevation...
By: racheson Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): Crestone Needle, Humboldt Peak
My brother David and I left the flat lands of Kansas for the Wet Mountain valley on Wednesday, 1Sep10. Regardless of how many times I come around that corner, on highway 9...
By: JA_son27 Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): Capitol Peak, "K2"
Capitol Peak, it's a beast! It's also a blast to climb. When my wife and I first pulled into the trailhead around noon on Friday I was astonished by the enormity of...
By: gonzalj Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Elbert
It was definitely a beautiful hike starting off with a pretty steep ascent from the beginning part of the 4wd trailhead going up towards treeline and starting the flatten o...
By: Mooney Pilot Date Climbed: 09/05/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Yale
Effective September 2, 2010 a new trail has been opened on the upper portion of the standard route for Mt. Yale. About half way between the second water crossing and...
By: The Old Fart Date Climbed: 09/03/2010 Peak(s): Longs Peak
The weather forecast for Estes Park was 0% chance of rain and temperatures from 38 to 72(f). My first reaction to the forecast was that the weather service servers were dow...
By: docfrance Date Climbed: 09/05/2010 Peak(s): Quandary Peak
This report is directed at the FIVE climbers (at most) who were not on Quandary Peak on Sunday 5 Sep. Geez, it was like a parade. We should've had costumes and themes.....
By: James Scott Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): El Diente Peak, Mt. Wilson
Four weeks ago I went down to Navajo Basin with two friends to climb the Wilson group. The weather treated us very badly, and I bad mouthed Mother Nature in my trip repor...
By: paulperea Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Evans
Since Evans is not an "Epic" climb I thought I would do a summary of the last 24 months and the 58 peaks that were conquered along the way. I thank God for allowing me to e...
By: alexhenes Date Climbed: 09/02/2010 Peak(s): Mt. Eolus, North Eolus, Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak
Over Labor Day Weekend my wife Kristi and I drove seven hours to Durango... took a two hour train ride to Needleton and hiked seven miles into Chicago Basin. After setting...
By: The Legend Date Climbed: 09/03/2010 Peak(s): Castle Peak, Conundrum Peak
We headed out on Thursday, and I was happy to go through Aspen for the first time. It was really cold in Castle Rock that day, and expected it to be cold in the mountains,...
By: nicktarp Date Climbed: 09/04/2010 Peak(s): Centennial Pk
You start from the kennebec trail head in la plata cannyon and walk or mountain bike west on the colorado trail to tayorl lake and the trail will split up. follow highland ...
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