Woodie Hopper - Sep 20, 2015 12:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2015
From Crestone Peak (traverse)
The traverse was sensational as billed. The most painful part was the descent to South Colony Lake via Broken Hand Pass. Solo to the summit. 1:35 from the start of the traverse
ozarkmac - Sep 12, 2015 1:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2015
Standard route. Fun. Was almost entirely alone until just before the traverse, when I passed two guys. Besides them, and an old climber that looked like Gandalf, I saw no one else. Totally clear day until noon, then only scattered cumulus clouds with no T-storms.
Senad Rizvanovic - Sep 3, 2013 8:36 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2013
Great mountain!
Crestone Needle is great mountain, climbing this peak was easier than i anticipaded.
Kiefer - Aug 21, 2013 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2013
4th class alternative
Part of a 9 person team that climbed the Needle for Terry Matthews. We spread his ashes atop the summit.
Great day, all things considering with stellar weather and great company.
jainman09 - Feb 25, 2013 3:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
Ellingwood Arete
After a grueling three hour hike from the lower trailhead with enough gear for an expedition (my buddy didn't have 4wd!), we made it to camp exhausted and spent the next two days waiting out rainstorms. Having not actually seen the peak yet, we woke up on the third day to a beautiful crystal clear sky. Beautiful, trouble-free climb. We made it back to the saddle and got caught in a hailstorm with plenty of thunder and the worst, lightning! We hunkered down for about 45 minutes and the storm passed. The rainbows it left at sunset on our descent were absolute bliss.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2012
Nice day out
didn't have enough for the traverse. went back to camp and wimped out...
TiogaBradford - Nov 25, 2012 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2012
Demanding
One of the more demanding mountains I've climbed. I enjoyed it, but it took everything I had. It did not help that I got almost no sleep the previous night...I slept in an ENO at the parking lot at the trailhead, and absolutely froze. BAD idea.
Garon Coriz - Oct 4, 2012 11:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
Ledges No, Standard Yes
Topped out with Dorca and Bianka. Michelle and Sean made it to the south shoulder after braving the crux out of the east gully. The weather was perfect. Unfortunately, Dorca hurt her knee near the Eye of the Needle on the way down which required a lot more time for the descent than expected. Everyone enjoyed themselves, however, including Dorca.
with Faith. Left camp @ 5.12. @ base of 3rd-cl. access ramps @ 6.00. Slabby nature of climb, combined w/ the omnipresent ledges/belays make Ellingwood Ledges a more suitable name than Arête. Exposure @ ~13,200' made F want to rope up, so had 3 or 4 belayed lower Ps before steep crux Ps above. 2nd- & 3rd-to-last Ps long, sustained, w/ great rock & A LOT of fun!! Last P blockier- 4th - easy 5th. While climbing not technically sustained, fluid movement of it, sheer enjoyment & even easier terrain, commanding position (not to mention the history) make it a classic!
Summited @ 12.18, off by 13.23. Blessed w/ good weather! Descent a bit tricky but uneventful. Quite unfortunate F called my idea for celebrating finishing last peak outside of Eolus group "retarded..." Had really looked forward to celebrating tonight :(
Back @ camp @ 16.22. Took off ~15 min. later to get requisite elevation for the day- hiked down to former 4WD trail/parking. Arrived @ 16.51, immediately turned around. Back @ camp @ 17.12. 12-hr day!! Great day (at least until got back to camp...)
skorpeo - Sep 7, 2012 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2012
Awesome
I was about 8 hours ahead of Homie on the summit with Kartig and Rob (TheOtherIndian and Waggs). Great day.
theuglybear - Aug 29, 2012 9:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2012
South Face
Had incredible weather. Warm, calm, and clear. Hung out alone on the summit for over an hour. Some of the most awesome views I've ever experienced. Just unbelievable. Had a blast on the route, as well, but it was easier than I expected.
Ken Dammen - Aug 15, 2012 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2012
South Face
Climbed the standard route with my climbing buddy Dustin. This was a fun long climb. Route finding was challenging. Rock was solid and provided ample great holds. Weather held for us and summited. One of my new favorites!
I like it on top - Jul 24, 2012 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2012
Peak to Needle Traverse
Did the traverse from the Peak, great class 4 pitch, very solid rock. Great day.
Woodie Hopper - Sep 20, 2015 12:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2015
From Crestone Peak (traverse)The traverse was sensational as billed. The most painful part was the descent to South Colony Lake via Broken Hand Pass. Solo to the summit. 1:35 from the start of the traverse
ozarkmac - Sep 12, 2015 1:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2015
South Face - sweet scrambleGreat fun.
Hyadventure - Sep 11, 2015 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2015
Standard RouteAttempted the traverse but my partner was too slow. Bailed at the low point of the traverse.
BradBartick - Jul 23, 2015 10:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2015
Solo- almostStandard route. Fun. Was almost entirely alone until just before the traverse, when I passed two guys. Besides them, and an old climber that looked like Gandalf, I saw no one else. Totally clear day until noon, then only scattered cumulus clouds with no T-storms.
MadGrad96 - Nov 1, 2013 7:52 am
Crestone NeedleLove these peaks!
Senad Rizvanovic - Sep 3, 2013 8:36 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2013
Great mountain!Crestone Needle is great mountain, climbing this peak was easier than i anticipaded.
Kiefer - Aug 21, 2013 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2013
4th class alternativePart of a 9 person team that climbed the Needle for Terry Matthews. We spread his ashes atop the summit.
Great day, all things considering with stellar weather and great company.
rockymountaindiva - Jul 26, 2013 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2011
Solid rockStandard route from lovely campsite below S Colony Lakes, some of the most stable rock for scrambling on a 14er.
rockymountaindiva - Jul 26, 2013 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2011
Solid rockStandard route from lovely campsite below S Colony Lakes, some of the most stable rock for scrambling on a 14er.
astroclimber - Jul 6, 2013 9:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2012
EllingwoodEllingwood arete with Jeremiah.
Matt Lemke - Jun 12, 2013 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2013
Ellingwood AreteWhat a great route! TR below
http://www.summitpost.org/crestone-needle-ellingwood-arete/852720
jainman09 - Feb 25, 2013 3:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
Ellingwood AreteAfter a grueling three hour hike from the lower trailhead with enough gear for an expedition (my buddy didn't have 4wd!), we made it to camp exhausted and spent the next two days waiting out rainstorms. Having not actually seen the peak yet, we woke up on the third day to a beautiful crystal clear sky. Beautiful, trouble-free climb. We made it back to the saddle and got caught in a hailstorm with plenty of thunder and the worst, lightning! We hunkered down for about 45 minutes and the storm passed. The rainbows it left at sunset on our descent were absolute bliss.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2012
Nice day outdidn't have enough for the traverse. went back to camp and wimped out...
TiogaBradford - Nov 25, 2012 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2012
DemandingOne of the more demanding mountains I've climbed. I enjoyed it, but it took everything I had. It did not help that I got almost no sleep the previous night...I slept in an ENO at the parking lot at the trailhead, and absolutely froze. BAD idea.
Garon Coriz - Oct 4, 2012 11:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
Ledges No, Standard YesTopped out with Dorca and Bianka. Michelle and Sean made it to the south shoulder after braving the crux out of the east gully. The weather was perfect. Unfortunately, Dorca hurt her knee near the Eye of the Needle on the way down which required a lot more time for the descent than expected. Everyone enjoyed themselves, however, including Dorca.
Diggler - Sep 29, 2012 8:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2012
Dream climb- finally!with Faith. Left camp @ 5.12. @ base of 3rd-cl. access ramps @ 6.00. Slabby nature of climb, combined w/ the omnipresent ledges/belays make Ellingwood Ledges a more suitable name than Arête. Exposure @ ~13,200' made F want to rope up, so had 3 or 4 belayed lower Ps before steep crux Ps above. 2nd- & 3rd-to-last Ps long, sustained, w/ great rock & A LOT of fun!! Last P blockier- 4th - easy 5th. While climbing not technically sustained, fluid movement of it, sheer enjoyment & even easier terrain, commanding position (not to mention the history) make it a classic!
Summited @ 12.18, off by 13.23. Blessed w/ good weather! Descent a bit tricky but uneventful. Quite unfortunate F called my idea for celebrating finishing last peak outside of Eolus group "retarded..." Had really looked forward to celebrating tonight :(
Back @ camp @ 16.22. Took off ~15 min. later to get requisite elevation for the day- hiked down to former 4WD trail/parking. Arrived @ 16.51, immediately turned around. Back @ camp @ 17.12. 12-hr day!! Great day (at least until got back to camp...)
skorpeo - Sep 7, 2012 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2012
AwesomeI was about 8 hours ahead of Homie on the summit with Kartig and Rob (TheOtherIndian and Waggs). Great day.
theuglybear - Aug 29, 2012 9:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2012
South FaceHad incredible weather. Warm, calm, and clear. Hung out alone on the summit for over an hour. Some of the most awesome views I've ever experienced. Just unbelievable. Had a blast on the route, as well, but it was easier than I expected.
Ken Dammen - Aug 15, 2012 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2012
South FaceClimbed the standard route with my climbing buddy Dustin. This was a fun long climb. Route finding was challenging. Rock was solid and provided ample great holds. Weather held for us and summited. One of my new favorites!
I like it on top - Jul 24, 2012 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2012
Peak to Needle TraverseDid the traverse from the Peak, great class 4 pitch, very solid rock. Great day.