South Maroon Conditions?

[nkan02 Profile Website 14er Peak List (58) 14ers Skied (8)14ers in Winter (19)13er Peak List (42)Trip Reports]

the upper portion was really fun climbing. I had the best time when I finally said to heck with the cairns and just started picking my own lines. Truly fun!

hear, hear!

P.S. Scott, I sent you a PM re. Pyramid et al.

Mongoose - no problem. We are not even close on favorite top 3.

[awilbur77 Profile Website 14er Peak List (34) 14ers in Winter (5)13er Peak List (2)Trip Reports]

FYI - I will not be climbing this Friday, but rather Saturday (this job thing tends to get in the way every once in a while).

[Neil Profile 14er Peak List (40) 13er Peak List (24)Trip Reports]

My three favorite peaks to date are Wetterhorn, North Maroon and Capitol. Without a doubt, South Maroon is my least favorite peak. You can have it all to yourself nkan02, because you won't see me back on South Maroon anytime soon.

North Maroon WAS one of my three favorites for ten minutes until you and MountainMedic arrived, killed my hat, and ruined my life. Anyway, agreed...it's a great peak. I'll let you know after this weekend how I feel about S. Maroon, but I have a feeling we'll be on the same page...

[mtree Profile 14er Peak List Not Entered]

I agree with the 2800ft of SUCK! The worst part was the falling rock from climbers above or just falling rock because it falls. Bad stuff. Unless you're near a cliff band for cover, whoa! Just keep your eyes looking up and pray. Once on the ridge, it wasn't too bad. Route finding was the hardest part. The loose rock and crappy conditions never seemed life threatening. They just sucked. Gotta be real careful. Snow and ice would turn the climb into pure hell. Bring microspikes and an axe just in case.

At the time I thought "I'll NEVER do this peak again!" Thinking back, I would do it again. Even with the dangerous rock. A pretty exhilarating experience once you're up there!

[awilbur77 Profile Website 14er Peak List (34) 14ers in Winter (5)13er Peak List (2)Trip Reports]

I just completely changed my mind about this climb. I hate crowds and this place is going to be crawling with foliage junkies. I am heading elsewhere this weekend.

[Crestoner Profile 14er Peak List Not Entered]

weh and Neil:

Best I can do for you is this photo taken Sunday, from North Maroon.

[MonGoose Profile 14er Peak List (47) 14ers Skied (1)14ers in Winter (4)13er Peak List (9)Trip Reports]

North Maroon WAS one of my three favorites for ten minutes until you and MountainMedic arrived, killed my hat, and ruined my life.

I seem to have that effect on people.


AWilbur77 - I didn't mean to talk you out of it.

nkan02 - Out of curiosity, what are your top 3?

[Rock-a-Fella Profile 14er Peak List Not Entered]

A little more snow on the North Face of South and the Western Gullies as well. Wished we had micro spikes. Snow on North beginning at the upper deck of the second gully (approach to the chimney)

[The Legend Profile 14er Peak List (42) 13er Peak List (2)Trip Reports]

Just did this peak yesterday. It was totally snow free on the trail, just snow on the north side. Everything was great, no ice, just a great long hard hike.

[MountainMedic Profile 14er Peak List (40) 14ers Skied (2)13er Peak List (4)Trip Reports]

My three favorite peaks to date are Wetterhorn, North Maroon and Capitol. Without a doubt, South Maroon is my least favorite peak. You can have it all to yourself nkan02, because you won't see me back on South Maroon anytime soon.

North Maroon WAS one of my three favorites for ten minutes until you and MountainMedic arrived, killed my hat, and ruined my life. Anyway, agreed...it's a great peak. I'll let you know after this weekend how I feel about S. Maroon, but I have a feeling we'll be on the same page...

Just be glad you weren't exposed to my pale naked ass on the descent. I've heard it can blind people when viewed at the right angle from the sun.

[MonGoose Profile 14er Peak List (47) 14ers Skied (1)14ers in Winter (4)13er Peak List (9)Trip Reports]

Yeah MountainMedic, I think you permanently damaged the sensor on my camera.

[Neil Profile 14er Peak List (40) 13er Peak List (24)Trip Reports]

My three favorite peaks to date are Wetterhorn, North Maroon and Capitol. Without a doubt, South Maroon is my least favorite peak. You can have it all to yourself nkan02, because you won't see me back on South Maroon anytime soon.

North Maroon WAS one of my three favorites for ten minutes until you and MountainMedic arrived, killed my hat, and ruined my life. Anyway, agreed...it's a great peak. I'll let you know after this weekend how I feel about S. Maroon, but I have a feeling we'll be on the same page...

Just be glad you weren't exposed to my pale naked ass on the descent. I've heard it can blind people when viewed at the right angle from the sun.

For this, I am eternally thankful! Must have had good karma after losing my favorite hat ever. However, I am worried about something. MonGoose was taking pictures of it? I'm a liberal guy and all, but keep it at home fellas!