Parked off the Mount Evans road and headed down to the basin. I recommend this route very scenic and nice finis to the summit. Part of a 10 day 18 14,000 ft. summit solo climbing trip.
apierce - Apr 7, 2006 4:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2003
Southwest Slopes
Trying to get over to Evans too via the Sawtooth, but a wicked storm blew in so that my hair was standing straight up and my partner kept shocking me. Terrified me into being more prepared and starting much earlier from that point on.
mountainzen107 - Mar 18, 2006 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2006
First 14'er
First summit attempt, a lot harder than anticipated, but very fun. I will try again this summer when the snow isnt up to my butt.
kekekabic - Mar 16, 2006 7:28 am Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2006
Western slope
Made it to 13,800. It was a very windy day and we added three miles to the day by having to park and walk to the trail head. We spent too much time in the willows and we decided to turn back to make to the truck my nightfall, which we barely did. It was dark by Georgetown. Overall a great day. Again soon.
I met a few people at the top. This was my 3rd 14er. The willows below were a mess due to melt-off. All before they put in that wooden walkway. Good weather.
Route Climbed: West Side Slopey Date Climbed: January 14, 2006
Climbed with other SPers During the SP a thon. Nice weather. Had hard time reaching the bottom as Flu was kicking my can. Good to see other people from Summit Post.
Made the summit with Chef007(Adam) at 9:47am. Enjoyed the nice views of the Sawtooth. Bierstadt was quite simply the easiest all around 14er I have ever climbed.
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: January 10th, 2006
My first 14er. Great day! Very windy but great weather otherwise. Climbed with friend of mine. Very good, easy route for winter. Well-marked route all the way around. They aren't kidding about the willows, they can be a pain if you lose the trail for a second in deep snow.
spenceinboulder - May 9, 2006 3:20 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2002
Not The Best 14erBut I can't wait to go back and do the Sawtooth Ridge.
km_donovan - Apr 23, 2006 12:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2003
Via Abyss Lake basinParked off the Mount Evans road and headed down to the basin. I recommend this route very scenic and nice finis to the summit. Part of a 10 day 18 14,000 ft. summit solo climbing trip.
apierce - Apr 7, 2006 4:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2003
Southwest SlopesTrying to get over to Evans too via the Sawtooth, but a wicked storm blew in so that my hair was standing straight up and my partner kept shocking me. Terrified me into being more prepared and starting much earlier from that point on.
mountainzen107 - Mar 18, 2006 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2006
First 14'erFirst summit attempt, a lot harder than anticipated, but very fun. I will try again this summer when the snow isnt up to my butt.
kekekabic - Mar 16, 2006 7:28 am Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2006
Western slopeMade it to 13,800. It was a very windy day and we added three miles to the day by having to park and walk to the trail head. We spent too much time in the willows and we decided to turn back to make to the truck my nightfall, which we barely did. It was dark by Georgetown. Overall a great day. Again soon.
hawkman - Mar 14, 2006 5:38 pm
Route: West SlopesPretty easy stroll. Got a very early start to beat the masses. Then headed on to Sawtooth and Evans. Good stuff.
Mountain Jim - Mar 4, 2006 9:00 pm Date Climbed: Dec 11, 1966
From Guanella PassClimbed 5 times total. Finally did the Sawtooth Ridge traverse ... sweet !!!
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2001
from Guanella PassCasual Front Range hike with the masses. Hard to beat now, with the boardwalk in place.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:35 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 1996
from Guanella PassSnowshoed to the top. That works well going over the willows. No boardwalk in those days.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 1994
East RidgeNice remote class 3 scramble. Nobody does this route, so go do it!
foreverwild - Feb 21, 2006 6:32 pm
Multiple ClimbsBierstadt was my regular 14er when I lived out in Colorado, ascents included a winter and moonlight ascent.
Oregon-Climber - Feb 10, 2006 9:17 pm
Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: Summer 2005Solo trip. Sorry I don't remember the date, beauityful day though.
chef007 - Feb 2, 2006 1:06 am
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: Jan 14My 3rd accent on the mountain. This time the weather was really good.
Kiefer - Jan 26, 2006 5:11 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: July 1996I met a few people at the top. This was my 3rd 14er. The willows below were a mess due to melt-off. All before they put in that wooden walkway. Good weather.
petersbike - Jan 26, 2006 3:27 pm
Route Climbed: West Side Slopey Date Climbed: January 14, 2006Climbed with other SPers During the SP a thon. Nice weather. Had hard time reaching the bottom as Flu was kicking my can. Good to see other people from Summit Post.
barratt - Jan 19, 2006 9:38 pm
Route Climbed: West Slopes Date Climbed: 9/14/02One of the easiest 14ers I have done. Willows were not as bad as expected. Some fresh snow on top as well. 14er #5
SteamboatClimber - Jan 18, 2006 6:59 pm
Route Climbed: Western Slopes Date Climbed: January 14th 2006Fun time with many other SPers.
Kane - Jan 17, 2006 10:00 pm
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: Jan14thMade the summit with Chef007(Adam) at 9:47am. Enjoyed the nice views of the Sawtooth. Bierstadt was quite simply the easiest all around 14er I have ever climbed.
Epdrun1 - Jan 17, 2006 9:58 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: January 10th, 2006My first 14er. Great day! Very windy but great weather otherwise. Climbed with friend of mine. Very good, easy route for winter. Well-marked route all the way around. They aren't kidding about the willows, they can be a pain if you lose the trail for a second in deep snow.
mapfeiffer - Jan 17, 2006 7:49 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: January 14, 2006I couldn't have asked for an easier day for my first winter 14er. Thanks to all the SP'ers for putting this together