5th time, with Rachael. From French Creek up a east ridge spur that hit the north ridge at 13,100'. North ridge from there to summit, then skied down the northeast gullies directly off the summit. Fun route, about 2000' of good skiing before it flattens out in the valley.
The standard summer route is the NW ridge. Either start hiking at the lower Baldy Road parking lot (10,600') or drive the rough 4.1-mile 4WD road (high-clearance vehicles only) to the relay antennas at 12,574' (about half of topos show a road to 13,000'; that is not true). Hike the obvious class 2 ridgeline trail past a series of false summits to the true summit at 13,684'. Great views of Breckenridge, Quandary Peak, and beyond to Mount Holy Cross. Important: booties are a must for dogs!
boisedoc - Jul 10, 2017 1:37 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
pseudo Silverheels
for many years, I thought this peak was Silverheels when looking at it from the Frisco area. I learned I was wrong when I climbed Silverheels in 2013. This is a short hike from Boreas Pass which was good as I did not start very early. several false summits to drain morale but I good day to spend a fourth of July
Hotoven - Aug 14, 2016 11:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
False Summits!!!!
Perfect day out. Hiked with my friend Sam. We were the only people on the Mountain all day. Saw some Mountain Goats, and got a good view from the summit. There is around three false summits.
rmjwinters - Aug 14, 2015 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
W/Boreas
From Boreas with Boreas
7.6 miles & 3,500 feet
Enjoy the false summits!
3rd time up (2/8/15), early morning flurries broke to a sunny warm day. Broken trail pretty much the whole way to the ridge, and the ridge is mostly blown clear of snow with just a few small patches. Stick to the ridge, the east side has some cornices and loaded slopes.
4th time up (12/26/16), with Rachael. Windy and cold ridge but weather improved on the descent.
BradBartick - Oct 12, 2014 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2014
Good fall day
Fun after the tower. Rest is a road walk. 50 false summits.
Very dry, almost depressingly so. One could drive all the way to the Iowa Mill (and beyond) still. Some very shallow snow from Mill to treeline (under 6") and then its mostly dry all the way to the summit from that point, no gaitors today.
milan - Oct 24, 2012 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2012
Winter ascent
Great day, lots of snow, I hiked on the ridge and got whiteout on the summit because of approaching snowstorm. Great view of Tenmile Mountain Range!
Woodie Hopper - Aug 3, 2023 4:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2023
NW RidgeHiked with Nick before he heads back to college. We had a great day with good weather and a little wind.
Liba Kopeckova - Oct 17, 2020 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2020
from Boreas Passnice hike from Boreas Pass, lots of wind.
With Boreas Mnt. and then did Madonna Dome.
Walkoutnow - Jul 20, 2020 6:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2020
With famFun 4*4 road up to 12.6K. Enjoyed the ridge and summit adventure with fam.
mickeyCs - Mar 27, 2020 7:13 pm
summer 2015summer 2015
chicagotransplant - Apr 22, 2019 2:46 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2019
Northeast Gully Ski5th time, with Rachael. From French Creek up a east ridge spur that hit the north ridge at 13,100'. North ridge from there to summit, then skied down the northeast gullies directly off the summit. Fun route, about 2000' of good skiing before it flattens out in the valley.
raspritz - Jul 17, 2017 5:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2017
NW RidgeThe standard summer route is the NW ridge. Either start hiking at the lower Baldy Road parking lot (10,600') or drive the rough 4.1-mile 4WD road (high-clearance vehicles only) to the relay antennas at 12,574' (about half of topos show a road to 13,000'; that is not true). Hike the obvious class 2 ridgeline trail past a series of false summits to the true summit at 13,684'. Great views of Breckenridge, Quandary Peak, and beyond to Mount Holy Cross. Important: booties are a must for dogs!
boisedoc - Jul 10, 2017 1:37 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
pseudo Silverheelsfor many years, I thought this peak was Silverheels when looking at it from the Frisco area. I learned I was wrong when I climbed Silverheels in 2013. This is a short hike from Boreas Pass which was good as I did not start very early. several false summits to drain morale but I good day to spend a fourth of July
Hotoven - Aug 14, 2016 11:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
False Summits!!!!Perfect day out. Hiked with my friend Sam. We were the only people on the Mountain all day. Saw some Mountain Goats, and got a good view from the summit. There is around three false summits.
rmjwinters - Aug 14, 2015 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
W/BoreasFrom Boreas with Boreas
7.6 miles & 3,500 feet
Enjoy the false summits!
chicagotransplant - Feb 9, 2015 1:15 pm Date Climbed: Feb 8, 2015
North Ridge3rd time up (2/8/15), early morning flurries broke to a sunny warm day. Broken trail pretty much the whole way to the ridge, and the ridge is mostly blown clear of snow with just a few small patches. Stick to the ridge, the east side has some cornices and loaded slopes.
4th time up (12/26/16), with Rachael. Windy and cold ridge but weather improved on the descent.
BradBartick - Oct 12, 2014 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2014
Good fall dayFun after the tower. Rest is a road walk. 50 false summits.
telemarkdude - Jul 5, 2014 11:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2014
South RidgeSouth Ridge from Black Powder Pass. With Boreas Mountain.
Scott - Mar 6, 2014 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2014
Bald MountainA winter ascent with my 9 year old daughter, 11 year old son, and wife.
Click Here for Trip Report
Shaylee - Feb 26, 2014 9:18 am Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2014
Bald Mountain2-16-2014
Kessler - Feb 26, 2014 9:17 am Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2014
Bald Mountain2-16-2014
nickkarl - Aug 9, 2013 11:31 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2013
North RidgeGreat hike with amazing views. Enjoy the ridge of false hope.
http://www.coloradoascents.blogspot.com/2013/08/bald-mountain.html
rockymountaindiva - Jul 26, 2013 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2009
False summitsThis was my first time on this peak and was disillusioned by all the false summits. Now I know better!
shanahan96 - Mar 21, 2013 6:14 pm Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2012
too easyeasy hike with mike, depressing dry. there isn't even any snow at the breck ski resort. i need to get into shape!
jamie
chicagotransplant - Dec 1, 2012 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2012
September or December?Very dry, almost depressingly so. One could drive all the way to the Iowa Mill (and beyond) still. Some very shallow snow from Mill to treeline (under 6") and then its mostly dry all the way to the summit from that point, no gaitors today.
milan - Oct 24, 2012 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2012
Winter ascentGreat day, lots of snow, I hiked on the ridge and got whiteout on the summit because of approaching snowstorm. Great view of Tenmile Mountain Range!