Challenger Point Climber's Log

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msihl

msihl - Aug 20, 2008 2:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2008

Challenger Point  Sucess!

Climbed with Sarp and Paul, starting from trailhead at 9.30 am. Reached Challenger Point at 16.30 and turned around due to exhaustion...Paul and Sarp went on to climb Kit Carson...Paul returned at 1.10 am after getting lost in the dark around Willow Lake.

seth@LOKI

seth@LOKI - Aug 5, 2008 2:08 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2008

Rather than return to Challenger Point we descended Kit-Kat (Columbia Pt.) Coulior East down to upper Willow  Sucess!

Descended Kit-Kat (Columbia Pt. Coulior East into upper Willow Basin. What is this East facing coulior called? CMC? (I loaned out my Dawson book...This steepish descent would have been better with crampons, or skis.

heather14

heather14 - Jul 21, 2008 12:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008

North Ridge  Sucess!

A great weekend. Spent a full weekend at Willow Lake with no rain!! North Ridge is one of my favorite routes thus far.

Seth Maciejowski

Seth Maciejowski - Jun 24, 2008 10:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2008

Challenger Point  Sucess!

Went up challenger point in a fast run up from willow lake. The avenue look sketchy without an axe so I went back down doing the 1800' glissade in the snow gully. Sweet....

Jerry L

Jerry L - May 25, 2008 1:21 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2008

Challnegr Point Only

I made it up to the lake and beyond a bit (about 12,000') but decided to back off as I was solo and there's lots of snow up there right now. Snow was wasit deep in places around the lake. I climbed a smaller peak with southern exposure instead.

MountainHikerCO

MountainHikerCO - Feb 18, 2008 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2000

Willow Creek  Sucess!

This was my second climb of both Kit Carson and Challenger. We approached from Willow Creek trailhead

MountainHikerCO

MountainHikerCO - Feb 18, 2008 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 1994

Challenger  Sucess!

This was my first climb of Challenger. I approached from Willow Creek Trailhead. I did not get Kit Carson this trip but I did hike down to the saddle to reconnoiter the route for next time.

MountainHikerCO

MountainHikerCO - Feb 18, 2008 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 1993

South Colony  Sucess!

This was my first climb of Kit Carson. I approached from South Colony Lakes and got point 13799 and Kat Carson 13890 (now called Columbia). I did not get Challenger on this trip.

mtnhiker13

mtnhiker13 - Sep 5, 2007 12:39 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007

via Challenger  Sucess!

Third attempt on this mountain - finally made it. Weather looked threatening but held off until we were way off the mountain. What a great route on a great mountain - we climbed up the west couloir which was very solid and enjoyable climbing. Didn't get to enjoy the summit very long as the clouds were circling around us!

dr_gonz

dr_gonz - Sep 4, 2007 4:29 pm

beautiful  Sucess!

did this with challenger and humbolt from s. colony lakes. amazing rock and amazing views.

Woodie Hopper

Woodie Hopper - Sep 3, 2007 8:48 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007

South Colony Lakes  Sucess!

A long day from South Colony Lakes. Climbed with Kent from Grand Junction who I met at the Bear's Playground.

altitude14er

altitude14er - Aug 19, 2007 3:25 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2007

Route Climbed: North Slopes from Willow Lake  Sucess!

Climbed this peak and then did the traverse climb to Kit Carson. The "Avenue" was alot of fun and made for an interesting route. Climbed w/Mark,Dave&Debbie! Saw Bighorn Sheep near lake on descent..

Eric Holle

Eric Holle - Aug 18, 2007 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007

Amazing day  Sucess!

Climbed the two 14ers with Kris from Willow Creek. Great day and hike. It was great to get back to the Sangre de Cristo Range after spending two weeks there in April-May. Great views all around. Napped by the lake on the way out.

shanahan96

shanahan96 - Aug 12, 2007 1:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007

north face  Sucess!

went back for challenger 1.5 years after knocking off kit carson in winter 2006. the north face was a steep slog, yet the hike went by fast. added the prow, kit carson and columbia point to the hike.

jamie

shanrickv

shanrickv - Aug 9, 2007 8:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2007

Beautiful Climb!  Sucess!

Absolutely beautiful area to climb and hike in. I love the Sangres, especially Willow Lake. Alan, you can bring the salmon next time!

K_G_Wright

K_G_Wright - Aug 6, 2007 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007

Willow Lake  Sucess!

Started from just above Willow Lake at 0510. Ascended Challenger Pt. by 0745 and Kit Carson by 0845. Was back at the car by 1610. Absolutely beautiful peaks, route, and people. The lake and waterfalls were postcards. Wonderful company on the way down.

cftbq

cftbq - Jul 30, 2007 2:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007

via Challenger  Sucess!

Standard peakbaggers' route over Challenger Pt. and Kit Carson Avenue. A cloudy day, but the rain held off, and a satisfying climb. Fourteener #31 for me.

chicagotransplant

chicagotransplant - Jul 30, 2007 9:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007

second time  Sucess!

Second time up Challenger on the way to Columbia Point. Also tagged the top of "The Prow" and "Kitty Kat Carson". Kind of a weird combination... all of Kit Carson's "sub peaks" but not Kit.

bigwilly

bigwilly - Jul 26, 2007 1:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2007

Super Sangres  Sucess!

Great climbing on two incredible peaks. Anymore fun and it would be illegal. Spectacular scenery.

smason505

smason505 - Jul 22, 2007 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2007

2 Summits in 13 hrs  Sucess!

Climbed Challenger and Kit Carson w/ Adam and Prakash from the Willow Lake trailhead in one long day. ~ 12 miles, 6300 vert, 13 hrs total, first people on both summits. Got to the car right as a huge rainstorm rolled in.

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