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| Foxy Long Bottoms | Route Climbed: Ascended 3rd class Gully Descended 4th class route Date Climbed: 9/1/05  | |
| Going up the chossy 3rd class gully proved to be one of the lamest 3rd class ascents I've done on a peak yet. Maybe I was in the wrong gulley? It was very chossy and loose. Handholds were necessary in spots but I didn't want to touch anything. Go up the 4th class Gully to the right. The climbing is a tad more technical but I felt that it was a lot safer due to the nature of the rock quality. | |
| Posted Sep 2, 2005 10:45 am | ||
| RyanS | Route Climbed: Dry Gulch Date Climbed: August 25, 2005 | |
| This was Erin's and my last climb in Colorado before our move to Pittsburgh, and it was a satisfying one. We chose the wrong gully that went up directly to The Citadel's east ridge. This involved some exposure and some fourth class, but it was really fun. We completed our tour of Dry Gulch by climbing Hagar and Golden Bear. | |
| Posted Aug 31, 2005 1:42 pm | ||
| bretweinraub | Route Climbed: Herman Gulch to the East Summit Date Climbed: August 28, 2005 | |
| Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most. | ||
| Posted Aug 30, 2005 2:18 am | ||
| ivelander | Route Climbed: West Summit via Dry Gulch Date Climbed: 21 August 2005 | |
| We camped the night before at the top of Dry Gulch and were able to summit in 2hrs from the campsite. An enjoyable route with an amazing summit! | ||
| Posted Aug 22, 2005 1:13 pm | ||
| virginiapine | Route Climbed: E. Face Couloir to col betw. E & W summits, scramble up Date Climbed: end of June, 2000 | |
| Indeed a very fun climb. This was my wife's (girlfriend at the time) first alpine climb and couldn't have been more fun. Went up the nice E. Face couloir to the col between the 2 summits, noting several goats scrambling about on the E. Face of the West Summit. The scramble up to the W. Summit was quite fun, as was the E. Summit on our descent, which continued down the regular E. Ridge route and then back down into the head of Herman Gulch. | |
| Posted Jun 14, 2005 10:47 am | ||
| peakskier | Route Climbed: South east ridge proper Date Climbed: 05/20/05 | |
| We went off the east summit block, very interesting rocky first turns to a super steep couloir. Has anyone else ever skied this line from the true east summit of Citadel. Colorado Outdoor Education 05/20/05 | |
| Posted Jun 3, 2005 11:27 am | ||
| miztflip | Route Climbed: East Ridge to the NE Face, Dry Gulch Approach Date Climbed: May 14, 2005 | |
| We had a great outing to an awesome summit. The snow conditions were great as was the weather. Also summited Bethal only to have one of my partners fall on his ice axe on the descent puncturing his sinus cavity above his left eye. Trip Report here. | |
| Posted May 17, 2005 3:12 pm | ||
| Zeke | Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: 1998 | |
| great climb, combine with a ridge traverse from Hagar peak, thats FUN!! | |
| Posted Nov 21, 2004 11:12 pm | ||
| saintgrizzly | Route Climbed: Herman Gulch Date Climbed: '80's, '90's | |
| As close as it is to Denver, the solitude one encounters on this very nice mountain is surprising. I've been on the mountain several times, summiting once, with Aaron and Mark. Another time I was with brother Chet, but we turned back due to weather. Nice, nice mountain--people, you're missing a good thing! | |
| Posted Aug 11, 2004 12:52 am | ||
| JonBradford | Route Climbed: Dry Gulch/ Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 17, 2004 | |
| A great mountain. Climbed under threatening skies with my friend Steve and dogs Raymond and Sopris. We only ascended the West summit due to the weather. Perhaps a good descision as it was thundering and raining by the time we reached the car. I will go back though. Thanks for the excellent route description Aaron. Jon | |
| Posted Jul 18, 2004 2:57 pm | ||
| Brian Jenkins | Route Climbed: Ridge from Hagar Date Climbed: July 3, 2004 | |
| Third summit of the day! Came over from Hagar Mountain. Started getting slight headache from altitude on the way over. Traversed under the west summit to the gully and wanted to take the gully up. Snow was too soft though so we scrambled up the loose left side for a bit and then out onto the west pinnacle for the last half. Signed the summit register and then scrambled down to the snow-covered saddle between the two summit towers. Enjoyed the short crux dihedral and then an easy scramble to the east summit. Clouds starting to form by then so we headed down a couple hundred feet for a snack. Then onto the lower slopes where we encountered three goats eagerly shedding their thick coats. Descended into Dry Gulch slowly, staying on the slopes above treeline as long as we could. When we saw the trail below us we headed down through some boggy thin forests. Did the whole Trelease/Hagar/Citadel loop hike in 10 hours. Could've gone much faster if I hadn't have been sucking so much air the whole time but I'm used to that thick sea level air at home in Portland. I was just happy to have completed the loop and enjoyed the great views and fun scrambling. | |
| Posted Jul 5, 2004 9:16 pm | ||
| rodsumpter | Route Climbed: Dry Gulch Date Climbed: May 23, 2004 | |
| Summited Citadel Peak as part of CMCs BMS course. Great Hike! Will have to hike again in the summer months. | |
| Posted May 26, 2004 11:09 am | ||
| Ryan Kowalski | Route Climbed: Dry Gulch Date Climbed: September 23, 2001 | |
| The Dry Gulch approach is highly recommended. There are some boggy areas, but the lack of crowds or trails is a big draw for me. September is the BEST month for CO. No crowds, no thunderstorms, beautiful weather. The ridge to Hagar is a hoot! | |
| Posted Apr 19, 2004 2:14 pm | ||
| shannarae2k | Route Climbed: Dry Gulch Date Climbed: September 27, 2003 | |
| WOW. What an amazing hike. This was my goal hike for the year, and I hit it! I WILL be doing this mountain again! RIP Jack Hileman | |
| Posted Sep 29, 2003 4:36 pm | ||
| mtnhiker13 | Route Climbed: Dry Gulch Date Climbed: 9/27/2003 | |
| What a cool mountain - the two summits make for some great pictures of one from the other. We had wonderful fall weather to enjoy and all the time in the world to spend on top. I would climb again and again. | |
| Posted Sep 29, 2003 8:35 am | ||
| ccoash | Route Climbed: Herman Gulch Date Climbed: July 16, 2003 | |
| Turned around at Herman lake due to weather that turned out to be nothing big. Very cool hike. | |
| Posted Jul 22, 2003 5:47 pm | ||
| Kane | Route Climbed: South Face via East Ridge Date Climbed: 7-17-2003 | |
| This is a really fun mountain. Aaron's route description couldn't be any more perfect. In my opinion, this climb is much more satisfying than any other mountain in the immediate area, including those crowded 14ers. | |
| Posted Jul 18, 2003 9:34 am | ||
| Grant | Route Climbed: Herman Gulch Date Climbed: July 13, 2003 | |
| WOW! What a day, this has to be my best hike of the season to date. A very exciting peak and I hiked it with an excellent hiking partner and summitpost member colonelpyat. | |
| Posted Jul 17, 2003 4:50 pm | ||
| Colonelpyat | Route Climbed: Herman Gulch:South Ridge Date Climbed: July 13, 2003:July 21, 2003:November 3, 2003 | |
| Wow! What a day. Great weather, great scenery, great company, and a great mountain. Couldn't ask for more. The summit gully was filled with snow and that probably made for an easier ascent than when dry. Wow! Another great day. I just had to take my father up there. No snow in the gully this time. Amazing difference after only eight days. Went back and tried it from Dry Gulch this time. Encountered wind, clouds, snow, and sunshine in equal measure. | |
| Posted Jul 13, 2003 2:30 pm | ||
| Aaron Johnson | Route Climbed: Herman Gulch, Dry Gulch Date Climbed: July, August | |
| I've climbed the Citadel five times. A sixth attempt was aborted by questionable weather. This is a great mountain and a definite favorite, in a gorgeous area and is often solitary. Loose rock in the summit gully demands careful footwork. The summit pitches are solid and a joy. The west summit must be among the tiniest in Colorado, and is a very exciting place. The east summit is roomy by comparison, but exposure on north and east sides will certainly grab your attention. A ten foot dihedral must be climbed to the east summit. This is a super spot to teach beginners about loose and solid Class 3 terrain. Great care and respect are required when climbing this exciting and rewarding mountain. | |
| Posted Oct 23, 2002 4:05 pm | ||
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