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| McCannster | east pawnee  Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2009 | |
| Went out to the Buttes today with Alex. Very cold day but the wind was calm luckily. A lot of snow made the climb up the chopped steps kinda made it sketchy. We only had one ice axe so I had to throw it down for alex to use. Going down was more annoyng but overall a good outing. Unusual climb. | |
| Posted Dec 6, 2009 10:31 pm | ||
| big_g | East Butte - NF Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009 | |
| This was a great hike and a fun little excursion to the summit. Going back down the footholds is a little awkward but mercifully short! | |
| Posted Aug 16, 2009 6:22 pm | ||
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| Gareth | Re: West Butte - East Face | |
| Ha! Your report confirms that a couple of the ideas that I had for getting to the top of the West Butte did indeed work! | |
| Posted Dec 22, 2008 10:49 pm | ||
| peakrat76 | West Butte - East Face Date Climbed: Mar 17, 1968 | |
| While in high school two buddies and myself became obsessed with climbing the West Butte. At that time (1967-1968) there were four or five rusty old iron spikes mid-way up the central east face of the Butte. After many attempts we were successful in climbing the West Butte - without any technical mountaineering gear or knowledge. That we were able to do so six subsequent times (the last was in December, 1970) without bodily injury is a near miracle. We had no idea of what we were doing. When you are 17 you are invincible. I looked for these spikes about 10 years ago, but was unable to locate them. Perhaps the USFS removed them when the Grasslands were created. Even if they were there now, I wouldn't touch this route! We used the spikes for crude protection, and as hand/footholds - making the rough rating on this climb about 5.7R, A0. The ranchers to the northeast of the Buttes told us they believed we were the 7th party to make the ascent; with the Sterling, Colorado Fire Department first, in about 1909, using ladders. This country holds great memories for me. | |
| Posted Apr 25, 2008 6:14 pm | ||
| Mountain Jim | Many Ascents | |
| I've lost count of how many times I've scrambled up to the top of this wonderful little butte. When I first climbed it the little summit pillar was about 15 feet high. It's one of my favorite things to do in the spring. | |
| Posted Apr 24, 2008 9:46 pm | ||
| peakrat76 | East Butte - North Face Date Climbed: Feb 1, 1967 | |
| I have climbed this Butte many, many times since 1967, having been raised in Fort Morgan. This was the area that my buddies and I explored extensively. You used to be able to drive right up between the Buttes from the North - that option is long gone; and given the popularity of the region a good choice by the USFS. The last time I climbed the East Butte, (probably 5 or 6 years ago) there was (still) a crude iron bar above the foot holes on the north face. This can be used for a belay if necessary, and if still there. Once above the footsteps, just work your way around clockwise to the south face, where many scambling options take you to the top. The top of this Butte used to be adorned with a 20 or 25 foot rock stack which was climbable via the north side YDS 5.2, or so. Didn't know about ratings, et al, when I was a high school kid in 67-68. This is a great area, worth exploring, and worth saving. The Pawnee Buttes introduced me into the climbing world. Still at it 40 years later. Tread lightly. | |
| Posted Apr 24, 2008 6:36 pm | ||
| Gareth | East Butte Date Climbed: Jan 20, 2008 | |
| Nice winter hike and climb, even had a little snow. | |
| Posted Jan 27, 2008 7:17 pm | ||
| hans.schenk | East Butte | |
| Climbed this with Scott Roberts and Erik Wainionpaa back in college. A great little summit out in the middle of nowhere! | |
| Posted Oct 19, 2007 8:01 pm | ||
| Kruck | East Butte--Not Quite Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2007 | |
| The chalky hand and foot holds with no protection were too much for my comfort level. I climbed half-way up the "ladder," then decided that without a rope, I might not make the descent. Someday, maybe ... | |
| Posted Apr 23, 2007 2:48 pm | ||
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