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Indian Peaks (CO) > Shoshoni Peak > Climber's Log|
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| Zeke | Route Climbed: SW Couloir route Date Climbed: June 2002  | |
| Climbed Via the narrow mixed couloir. Bloody good route and not as bad as it looks. The lower rock portions is a low 5th class, w/ the traverse over to the snow being the stiffest part. have fune, the snow is great! | |
| Posted Apr 13, 2005 12:36 am | ||
| ColoradoScott | Route Climbed: Northeast Face Date Climbed: Early June, 1985 | |
| This climb was our "snow climb" as part of graduating from the CMC's Basic Mountaineering School. This also provides an alternate approach to the NE Face, although I believe we stayed more in the couloir east of the peak than the "Moosehead" snowfield as it is referred to on this site. From the winter road closure near Red Rock Lake, we hiked up the road, past Brainard Lake and to the Pawnee Pass Trail. We followed this trail, mostly on snow, to Isabelle Lake, but rather than continuing on the trail to the east ridge, or Pawnee Pass, we followed the drainage above the lake for almost 1/2 mile, until at about 11,100'. From here, we turned north (right) and ascended a moderately steep south-facing snowfield in a previously hidden couloir for 600' up to the level spot on the east ridge at 11,800'. From here, the NE Face provided several options, the most direct being a shallow snow-filled coulour leading just east of the summit tower. The final ascent was made from the north ridge to access the summit block. Descent was made by following NE Face couloirs (glissades!!!) and then intersecting the Pawnee Pass Trail at 11,800'. More glissades were used to avoid switchbacks on the trail, the final one over a cornice(!) off the bench just below Lake Isabelle. This is huge fun if you like romping in the spring snow. | |
| Posted Feb 9, 2005 5:08 pm | ||
| jwclimbs | Route Climbed: Pawnee Pass Date Climbed: October 3, 2004 | |
|  Another beautiful day in the IPW! For an "easy" summit hike, this one was hard earned. Jared hails a victory salute after a sketchy scramble to the summit block. | |
| Posted Oct 4, 2004 4:22 pm | ||
| jeffgun | Route Climbed: Pawnee Pass Date Climbed: October 3, 2004 | |
| As iceclimber said, lots of snow east of the divide right now. I ran into them close to the top of the pass on their way down. Thanks again for the steps guys! Absolutely gorgeous day. It was 50 degrees and totally calm on the summit. Outstanding view of the Apache massif and Isabelle Glacier from the top of the summit block. | |
| Posted Oct 4, 2004 1:33 pm | ||
| coloradoiceclimber | Route Climbed: Pawnee Pass Route Date Climbed: October 3, 2004 | |
| This trip turned out to be a post-hole fest!! There was alot more snow than we anticipated. jwclimbs and I had fun and were on the summit at about 10:30. Shoshoni Panoramic | |
| Posted Oct 3, 2004 7:49 pm | ||
| georgbetsy | Route Climbed: Pawnee Pass - direct Date Climbed: October 1, 2004 | |
| I had a great summit attempt on Shoshoni this Friday, however, was unable to summit due to weather and time restrictions. I was the first one on the trail and started the hike in good weather. It had snowed the night before and my car had problems getting up to the trailhead. Up to Lake Isabelle there were only about 4-6 inches of snow, however, past the lake, the accumulation was significant. I had to break trail through knee to waist deep snow for long streches. In addition, it started to snow again which reduced my visibility significantly. On the way towards Pawnee Pass (it was impossible to find a trail) I decided to take a direct approach towards Shoshoni. However, I had to get back to Boulder and turned around 300ft below the summit. Given the conditions, these extra 300ft would have cost me about 2 hours. This was my slowest (1mile/75minutes average), but also one of my funnest hikes, yet. - I will definitely be back for another attempt. | |
| Posted Oct 3, 2004 1:41 am | ||
| Aaron Johnson | Route Climbed: Moosehead Route (NE face), down Pawnee Pass Trail Date Climbed: August 14, 2004 | |
| Stunning mountain! Climbs fast and it's fun! GREAT SUMMIT! We climbed in poor conditions and saw no view on top. Won't do that again. I knew better, but the group wanted to go for it. We managed just fine, though. Of course it cleared out after we were down. Highly recommended. A dramatic summit indeed, and all of the routes on SP for the mountain are wonderful. We'll do the East Ridge some time. | |
| Posted Aug 24, 2004 8:40 pm | ||
| mtnhiker13 | Route Climbed: Up the gulley - down the pass Date Climbed: August 14, 2004 | |
| We climbed Shoshoni in questionable weather. Very cold, windy and visibility was near zero. Although we couldn't see much at the summit, we saw enough to know it was one of the most dramatic summits I have ever been on. Need to return on a clear day. | |
| Posted Aug 23, 2004 10:30 am | ||
| Kane | Route Climbed: ascent Pawnee Pass/descent east ridge Date Climbed: 7-27-02 | |
| Shashoni makes for a very nice outing by itsself. The view of Shashoni from the Isabelle Drainage is stunning. For the first few miles of the approach; Shashoni is the most prominent mountain of the three named peaks in the Isabelle Drainage. Its not until you pass the massive Shashoni rockwall that Apache and Navajo Peak show their superior beauty. I recommend a traverse of the divide starting at Pawnee Pass, getting Point 12,860-ft and on to Shashoni Peak. As Jon notes in his excellent page, the views are spectacular. The Continental Divide traverse I alluded to, keeps you high above treeline and offers a unique and memorable view of the Lone Eagle Cirque. Shashoni's view is better than Apache's and Navajo's. I also recommend descending Shashoni's east ridge; it is steep but it allows you to bypass the long traverse back to Pawnee Pass. I discovered this route when the clouds built up and knew i needed to get the hell off the mountain. I will add the east ridge roue soon. | |
| Posted Nov 5, 2003 10:07 pm | ||
| JonBradford | Route Climbed: Pawnee Pass Route with Pawnee Peak Date Climbed: July 26, 2002 | |
| I originaly tried to climb Shoshoni Peak on Saturday July 26, 2002. Inclement weather consisting of low clouds, high winds, and freezing dizzle forced me to turn around at Pawnee Pass. Not to be detured (and still having my Brainard Lake 2 day pass) I returned the next day July 27. The weather was much better this day and I enjoyed myself immensly. My dogs Sopris and Raymond accompanied me on this nice sojourn. After relaxing on Shoshoni we ascended Pawnee Peak which is an easy addition to the hike. Jon Bradford | |
| Posted Nov 4, 2003 1:12 am | ||
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