Grizzly Peak

Route: Grizzly Couloir
Posted On: 6/16/2019, By: supranihilest
Info: Grizzly couloir from afar ("Igloo Peak", near Independence Pass) looks stuffed to the gills right now. 

Route: Grizzly Couloir
Posted On: 6/3/2019, By: Grover
Info: A view of Grizzly Peak from the summit of Lackawanna. 

Route: Combo: Garfield from Grizzly
Posted On: 7/2/2018, By: E_A_Marcus_949
Info: Grizzly east ridge clear from gate to summit; Grizzly to Garfield is clear of snow and in summer conditions, as well. Steep and loose ascent of East ridge of Grizzly and descent off Garfield. 

Route: Grizzly Couloir
Posted On: 6/25/2018, By: AlexeyD
Info: Snow from about 200' above the lake to the top, but starting to melt out substantially in the lower third. Lake is bypassed on lookers left side. Good climbing but would not recommend for skiing due to sun cups and rocks. A snow/graupel storm rolled in around 10:30 so we retreated from about 13.3K. 

Route: East Ridge
Posted On: 6/23/2018, By: one234five
Info: Almost completely dry conditions, with the exception of a small snowpatch on the ridge - no huge deal. Was able to make it to the upper 4WD TH in stock Subaru w/o issue. 

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Posted On: 6/19/2018, By: HikerGuy
Info: Grizzly Couloir is in prime shape. Photos attached. What a great route! Also traversed over to Garfield, all clear. 

Route: Grizzly Couloir
Posted On: 6/11/2018, By: rachel
Info: Climbed and skied Grizzly couloir. Approach dry until Grizzly Lake. Carried skis and did not use skins. Started at 0430 and made it to the base of the couloir at 0700. Snow very firm with lots of sun cups. Summitted at 0930. Started skiing down at 1020 with nicely softened snow. 

Route: East Ridge
Posted On: 5/25/2018, By: cottonmountaineering
Info: Road is passable until just after the last switchback at 11,000' - about 1/2 mile from the final gate. Snow in the valley was supportive in the morning but guaranteed postholing with snow that was less than 2' deep on the way down. Grizzly couloir looking great but not sure the trailhead is open yet. 

Route: East Ridge
Posted On: 10/7/2017, By: cardgenius
Info: It's wintery up there. Snowed last night so there was snow from the TH to summit. A lot of the snow down low had melted out by late afternoon. Up high it's a mix of consolidated spring like snow to punchy sugar snow. Even some slush here and there. Climbed the Class 3(mostly dry) variances on the way up and took the snow down. Used spikes, gaitors and axe. Didn't have time to do the traverse to Garfield but it looks quite snowy as well. 

Route: Combo: Garfield from Grizzly
Posted On: 9/3/2017, By: montanahiker
Info: Route is dry all the way. Grizzly is definitely 2+ but easier than it looks. Garfield descent is as loose as advertised. 

Route: Combo: Garfield from Grizzly
Posted On: 9/3/2017, By: LetsGoMets
Info: Summer conditions all the way. Excellent loop. 

Route: Combo: Garfield from Grizzly
Posted On: 7/15/2017, By: jasayrevt
Info: Completed the dynamic duo with Monica. 13er summits are an inspiring, invigorating hobby. This classic route is another recommended, straightforward path. It has incredible views of many quality neighboring Sawatch Rangers (i.e. La Plata, Red Mountain B, etc.). Also, even those great Elks (Snowmass, Capitol, Pyramid, Bells). Conditions up high were summer bluebird. So, perfect for navigating these slopes and ridge line extremely well. Standard light pack plus trail runners approach was good. Pictures plus a topographic map diagram have been included as beta. Climb safely out there mountaineers 

Route: Combo: Garfield from Grizzly
Posted On: 6/26/2017, By: sdkeil
Info: We did the Grizzly couloir and the route is still in good condition, although the bottom apron is starting to melt out. The snow was still pretty firm at 8, even with a couple hours of sun hit. Once on the summit ridge the route was clear of snow to the Grizzly summit and then onto Garfield. 

Route: East Ridge
Posted On: 10/18/2016, By: JQDivide
Info: 95 percent of the trail is clear of snow. Cairns are enough to follow to the saddle. SNOW: There was snow between the last gendarme and summit ridge, enough to cause me to worry about a wrong step and moved off the trail, away from the north edge toward less snow. A line of snow "blocks" the view of the summit ridge, but easy to go over, no real cornice here. There is snow on the trail/route on the summit block/pitch. Enough to cause concern about foot placement. Snow and wet boots make for slick rocks. We did not use microspikes, but might have helped. If any more snow falls, spikes and ax would be handy. 

Route: Combo: Garfield from Grizzly
Posted On: 9/17/2016, By: tjf242424
Info: Some snow on the ridge from the Wed evening storm, but didn't pose any problems. No traction needed and it's probably all gone now. The descent from Garfield was straightforward. A Subaru will easily make it to the lower trailhead. There are a few problem areas on the last 1.1 miles to the upper trailhead which would require more clearance.