Mount Bierstadt Climber's Log

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dr_gonz

dr_gonz - Sep 5, 2007 1:37 pm

travers  Sucess!

gorgeous area, tons of company. did the evan's traverse.

slowpoke

slowpoke - Sep 2, 2007 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007

East Face  Sucess!

Started on Evans road at the Epaulet saddle and descended the gully to the Lake Fork valley. Ascended Bierstadt from just above Abyss Lake. Took the Sawtooth over to Evans and back down the road to the car.

shannarae2k

shannarae2k - Aug 27, 2007 9:47 am

LONG DAY!  Sucess!

Climbed this one last year. I hurt my ankle, so it was a long way down the mountain and back to the car. Ugh. ;)

Aspen

Aspen - Aug 23, 2007 10:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 1999

Route Climbed: Standard West Slope from Guanella Pass TH  Sucess!

This is not the first time I climbed Mt. Bierstadt but it's the first time I did it with the intention to take Mt. Evans via the Sawtooth Ridge with my team. We were successful! :D

When we got to Mt. Evans, had offers from tourists to take us back to our parking as a storm approached but we didn't care to. Instead, we went back the same way and got hit by rain and hail. I slipped 40 feet down a path but managed to find an unused trail. My friends knew I was "ok" when they heard my coded whistle (always carry a whistle with you). We made it back to the car with bit of hypothermia and discovered that I had a flat in the rear passenger tire. Hahaha!! What a SUPER Great Day!

The next weekend we found ourselves exploring the Maroon Bells.

ouray19

ouray19 - Aug 19, 2007 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2006

Bierstadt  Sucess!

My first successful spring snow climb - but along with it came a learning experience. Chose not to take the snowshoes, had a great ascent but by the afternoon the snow became soft and post holed (I think I used that term right) for about 1 1/2 hours with the car in sight. Drove home in my underwear with the heat blasting because my pants were soaked.

Joel Hopper

Joel Hopper - Aug 15, 2007 1:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2007

Great View  Sucess!

No shortage of people on the way up when I descended. It was a clear day with great vis. No wind.

K_G_Wright

K_G_Wright - Aug 15, 2007 2:54 am Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2001

Outstanding!  Sucess!

I grew up in Evergreen and have climbed Bierstadt 15+ times including in the winter, solo, night time, across the "Sawtooth", from the west, as an altitude "speed" training for Nepal, etc. My favorite was with my younger brother on the 26th of December (2001 or 2002?) when we summitted at 2300 hrs (11PM). Wanted to add this to my summit logs. Although it's a "trainer", go prepared- I've been on the "Tooth" when lightning was hitting Bierstadt and am lucky not to be a ghost. Having been trained by an Alpine Rescue Team trainer, I can vouch that it's still a deadly peak. Watch the weather, and enjoy those west slopes in the summer- the wildflowers and alpine views are awesome!

vanny37

vanny37 - Aug 11, 2007 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007

Willows!  Sucess!

Climbed West Slopes. Continued on across the Sawtooth to Evans. Weather was great - super stable. On the descent got an education in the willows...

Pennington

Pennington - Aug 10, 2007 12:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2007

My Second Summit  Sucess!

Peak number 2. Didn't go across the Sawtooth, too spent once I hit summit. 52 more to go.

utes - Aug 1, 2007 7:15 pm Date Climbed: Mar 8, 1998

not very fun  Sucess!

seems like this mountain goes straight up with little redeeming qualities other than you've climbed a 14er. I summitted in the winter, maybe it would be better in summer.

I like it on top

I like it on top - Aug 1, 2007 3:33 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2006

Standard Route  Sucess!

Have climbed this a few times. Summer of 02 and then twice in winter type conditions for prep to Deanli. Just having the cold, wind, altitude, and heavy pack. Always a good trip.

smudge

smudge - Jul 24, 2007 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2007

Birthday 14er!  Sucess!

Great day! Climbed with my mom on my birthday...her first 14er and she loved it!!

Steven Cross

Steven Cross - Jul 22, 2007 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007

First Front Range 14er  Sucess!

Decided it was time to brave the crowds and do a front range 14er.
9th 14er

Jeremy Hakes

Jeremy Hakes - Jul 12, 2007 4:21 pm

Solo  Sucess!

my first winter 14er.

Scott Rogers

Scott Rogers - Jul 11, 2007 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2000

Neat  Sucess!

Climbed this one one my 13th birthday

Panthera uncia

Panthera uncia - Jul 10, 2007 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2007

Double Dip  Sucess!

Climbed the west slopes and then scrambled over the sawtooth to Evans

catherid

catherid - Jul 6, 2007 6:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2007

Beautiful Colorado Day  Sucess!

Great day to be in the mountains, the storms held off for us. The wildflowers were beautiful...

IdahoKid

IdahoKid - Jul 5, 2007 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2007

Crowded...  Sucess!

Climbed the Sawtooth connecting Evans for an enjoyable, albeit very crowded day in the Rockies.

Joe_Parvis

Joe_Parvis - Jul 2, 2007 1:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007

Bierstadt - West Slopes  Sucess!

West Slopes main trail on a Sunday - VERY crowded. Clear, fair weather and light wind. My wife's first 14er - nice day out and good acclimation for later in season. Next time up to Guanella we'll probably go to Squaretop --- all day we kept looking wistfully through the crowds at it's calm and quiet.

Alaska Mt Man

Alaska Mt Man - Jun 29, 2007 5:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2007

Tough climb  Sucess!

For my sea level lungs! First 14er used as acclimatization for Mt Elbert. Great weather, windy up top!

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