Ellingwood Point Climber's Log

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MountainHikerCO

MountainHikerCO - Feb 19, 2008 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 1999

Rescue  Sucess!

This was my third climb of Ellingwood. We climbed Blanca first and then Ellingwood. On the way down we encountered 2 guys helping an injured girl. She got hit in the ankle with a rock. I called for help on my cell. When a ranger showed he requested I remain to be part of the rescue party. It was slow going. I got back to camp at 10:00 that night. I was too tired to do Little Bear the next day. What helped our decision to leave were the yahoos that arrived to camp next to us. They were using a shotgun to split wood!

MountainHikerCO

MountainHikerCO - Feb 19, 2008 8:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1993

North Ridge  Sucess!

This was my first climb of Ellingwood. I climbed the North Ridge from Huerfano River trailhead. I climbed point 13660 on the way. The weather didn't look like I should go for Blanca.

tomlauren

tomlauren - Feb 3, 2008 7:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2007

Little Bear - Blanca - Ellingwood Pt in a day  Sucess!

From camp at Lake Como, climbed the West Ridge of Little Bear, performed the traverse to Blanca Peak, then descended Blanca's Northwest Face to Ellingwood Point's South Face with my friend Keith. The descent from Ellingwood Point back to camp was scenic.

GroundControl

GroundControl - Jan 13, 2008 10:23 am

Ellingwood Point, Summer 2003  Sucess!

This peak really introduced me to the beauty that the Sangre de Cristo region has to offer...

spannring29

spannring29 - Oct 21, 2007 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007

From Blanca  Sucess!

Fun little traverse with great views of Blanca and Little Bear.

Mike Mc

Mike Mc - Sep 16, 2007 11:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007

SW Ridge  Sucess!

Second time on Ellingwood. Climbed the direct Blanca/Ellingwood Ridge and downclimbed the SW Ridge. The latter route probably would have been better climbing rather than downclimbing, but quality nonetheless.

dr_gonz

dr_gonz - Sep 5, 2007 1:50 pm

SW ridge  Sucess!

That SW ridge is bomber. Loved it.

mtnhiker13

mtnhiker13 - Aug 20, 2007 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2007

SW Ridge Route  Sucess!

LOVED the SW Ridge route - it is probably my favorite ridge route I have done. Fun solid climbing with a little exposure along the way.

ElliottDavis

ElliottDavis - Aug 20, 2007 12:05 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2007

W ridge and airy traverse  Sucess!

went up most of W ridge in the dark; not a problem. Loved the finish: "Oh, I'm here!" and walking along the ridge top with 1000+ feet of exposure; thrilling if you like that sort of thing. =)

chicagotransplant

chicagotransplant - Aug 12, 2007 8:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007

SW Ridge  Sucess!

Climbed the SW Ridge with Jamie Nellis. First to summit for the day, beautiful morning! We headed on to Blanca from here.

sbkelley

sbkelley - May 24, 2007 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2006

traverse from Blanca  Sucess!

Really wanted that SW ridge, but another day. Blanca looks cool from this point!

lizrdboy

lizrdboy - Feb 26, 2007 5:04 am

Solo again  Sucess!

Summited from the SW ridge. Alone on the summit while everyone else was on Blanca. Boot skied down the gully just West of the summit.

weeds19

weeds19 - Jan 19, 2007 3:35 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2000

From Como Lake with Blanca  Sucess!

Enjoyed a two-fer on a great August day.

gregoryv

gregoryv - Nov 8, 2006 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1993

Ellingwood  Sucess!

Climbed from Lake Como via SW ridge.

royswkr - Sep 14, 2006 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 1995

Backpack with Blanca  Sucess!

Looked tough from Blanca but stayed off ridge and it was fine.

Mike Mc

Mike Mc - Aug 27, 2006 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2006

Crossfire Couloir / North Ridge  Sucess!

My dad and I climbed Ellingwood from South Zapata Lake. I've named this route the "crossfire couloir." Check out the trip report: "Caught in the Crossfire: An Uncharted Route up Ellingwood Point."

Brian Kalet

Brian Kalet - Jul 22, 2006 11:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2006

From Blanca (ascent), North Ridge (descent)  Sucess!

From Blanca (Gash Ridge). 8 hours roundtrip from Lily Lake Trailhead. Trip Report

ktiffany22

ktiffany22 - Jul 3, 2006 7:19 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2006

Return to E. Point  Sucess!

After summiting Blanca May 13th, weather prevented us from climbing E.Point... so we came back (and yucko do I hate Como Lake road!).
This mountain looks like awful loose scree (and who likes that?!)... but it turned out not to be too bad! We enjoyed it- and met some friendly hikers along the way. Good stuff!

shanahan96

shanahan96 - Jun 30, 2006 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2006

southwest ridge in winter  Sucess!

calm, winter day....and thank goodness. the ridge was fun, not tough at all until the base of the summit block where i was forced to pull myself across the knife edge of snow with my ice axe. 50 feet in two minutes! #6 of top-100 in calendar winter.

jamie

Ryan Kowalski

Ryan Kowalski - Jun 14, 2006 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2006

SW Ridge, an evening affair  Sucess!

After the LB-Blanca traverse I headed back to camp to nap. Woke up at 3PM to great weather, so I decided to go for it. A great route and some of the best summit views I've seen. What a great place, I'd love to come back and climb this one again. Icing on an already delicious cake.

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