odysseus - Aug 28, 2006 8:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
Warm-up from Monte Cristo
Arrived in Denver Saturday morning. Went up Quandry (2nd successful summit) with Mountain Girl Sunday AM for acclimation in preperation for Sawatch climbs later in the week. The trail was like a city sidewalk with all the hikers! Encountered 3 seperate herds of mountain goats on the way down - the most I have ever seen on a 14er.
illegal_smile - Aug 23, 2006 1:41 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006
should woulda coulda
Should have gone up the ridge. Try again with snow. Lots and lots of people but an early start will make a difference. A great day surrounded by fog and mist but when the clouds broke... cool stuff.
ChaddBragg - Aug 21, 2006 2:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
Not the Easiest
Nice hike on a really nice day. Would ahve to disagree with people that say this is the easiest 14er. I think Sherman and Bierstadt are both easier.
vanny37 - Aug 16, 2006 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2006
Nice Day
Walked up east ridge. Lots of folks for a Monday. Nice day and good views, although almost got caught by a storm on the way down... it was close!
J.Iannotti - Aug 11, 2006 12:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2006
my first 14er
perfect weather. arrived on the summit at about 2 o'clock, and had the top all to myself
smason505 - Aug 10, 2006 6:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
Quandary East Ridge to West Ridge
Ascended east slopes after being forced to descend on the west ridge due to ice a month ago. Only two people ahead of us, more than 50 behind us. Descended west ridge to find all snow and ice is melted out.
Poor Climber - Aug 10, 2006 6:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2006
with a herniated disk.,...
A nice day, got a bit of altitude sickness on the way down though.
thanks to seth my rocky mtn high had begun! in winter too!
Renardo - Aug 6, 2006 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2004
Watch out for goats!
Found a mountain goat at the very summit. Think he was looking for the ski lift.
lindasyh - Jul 24, 2006 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1997
Monte Cristo TH Ascend E Slopes Route
Chilly rain, drizzle, and no view to speak of. But it beats workin', doesn't it?!
baez - Jul 24, 2006 4:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2006
East Ridge
Nice easy climb with some new hikers.
cftbq - Jul 23, 2006 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jan 10, 1975
better late...
...than never. Really guessing about the actual date. Climbed it again in August 1995. My first fourteener in '75, and still my only winter one. My wife's third (I believe) when we climbed together in '95. East ridge route from Montgomery Res. TH the first time, same route from McCullough Gulch the second.
seth@LOKI - Jul 21, 2006 1:52 am Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2001
East Ridge- The Best Winter Climb
East Ridge Climb is great as it is wind swept and usually safe approach. I have skied this often picking through the rocks in the middle section. The Cristo is good in spring. Seeems like everytime I come back from doing the East Ridge, some idiots die on the Cristo. Don't get me wrong I love BC riding and pow...It's just not worth my life. beacons don't make you safe. Rdges help.
Mike Mc - Jul 19, 2006 3:05 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2006
East Slopes
First Ski (snowboard) Descent!
BalletBoy - Jul 18, 2006 5:16 am Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
Springtime Snow Ascent
Our group of six had a fun ascent while it snowed hard on the Mountain the first part of May. Two out of six of us summited.
pjenson05 - Jul 11, 2006 5:08 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2006
Ski Descent
I spent most of the day post holing, which was really frustrating. I got through it and made it to the top. It was a nice and easy ski descent.
FentonForche2 - Jul 7, 2006 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2006
Fourth Fourteener
Nice trail for somebody like me who is new to fourteeners. Parking situation at Monte Cristo Gulch is really frustrating and the crowds can be overwhelming, but still a nice hike.
My third fourteener and my 11-year-old son's second. We started at 5:40AM and were the second group on the mountain. We reached the peak by 9:00AM and spent 30 minutes on the top, the fourth group up there. On the way down we encountered probably 200 people. We were back to the trailhead a few minutes after noon. It started raining by 1:00PM. I would think a lot of folks got rained on. Like always, start early!
redd0019 - Jun 29, 2006 2:06 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2006
First 14'er
Started at 6:45am with about 6 other cars in the parking area. The trail is a well beated path up to the talus field, which seems to go on forever. Had a brief spell of rain, which gave way to blue skies. Dark clouds threatened as we approached the summit with about 1,000ft to go, but blew over. Took us three hours to summit, keep in mind we're flatlanders from Minnesota. There was no snow to speak of on the East Slopes Trail, very windy and chilly up on top, stopped for about 20 minutes before heading back down. The wildflowers seemed to be in full bloom and we had great views on the way down. Total time up and down was 6 hours, which included a few stops and photo ops. Beta available online at the Arapahoe National Forest ranger station in Dillon, CO, on Hwy. 6 in Silverthorne and also online at their web site. Happy Trails.
rleclair - Jun 26, 2006 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2006
Great Climb!
Another great 14'er hike in God's country! The weather was a bit cloudy and cool (45-50 degrees) for a 7:30 AM start. The trail up was straight forward through the trees to above tree line and my first overall view of Quandary. There weren't too many people ahead of me (fortunately) - it took about 2 hours to summit and shared the summit with 5 people and 1 dog. After 45 minutes on top enjoying the low cloud formations and viewing the people train nearing the summit, I decided to start down. Still amazes me to see people not too prepared for the mountains - jeans, cotton t-shirts, little food/water, etc. Trip down was uneventful other than watching the building clouds for a storm that never materialized. Another great hike - back to the mountains after 4th of July!
odysseus - Aug 28, 2006 8:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
Warm-up from Monte CristoArrived in Denver Saturday morning. Went up Quandry (2nd successful summit) with Mountain Girl Sunday AM for acclimation in preperation for Sawatch climbs later in the week. The trail was like a city sidewalk with all the hikers! Encountered 3 seperate herds of mountain goats on the way down - the most I have ever seen on a 14er.
illegal_smile - Aug 23, 2006 1:41 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006
should woulda couldaShould have gone up the ridge. Try again with snow. Lots and lots of people but an early start will make a difference. A great day surrounded by fog and mist but when the clouds broke... cool stuff.
ChaddBragg - Aug 21, 2006 2:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
Not the EasiestNice hike on a really nice day. Would ahve to disagree with people that say this is the easiest 14er. I think Sherman and Bierstadt are both easier.
vanny37 - Aug 16, 2006 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2006
Nice DayWalked up east ridge. Lots of folks for a Monday. Nice day and good views, although almost got caught by a storm on the way down... it was close!
J.Iannotti - Aug 11, 2006 12:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2006
my first 14erperfect weather. arrived on the summit at about 2 o'clock, and had the top all to myself
smason505 - Aug 10, 2006 6:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
Quandary East Ridge to West RidgeAscended east slopes after being forced to descend on the west ridge due to ice a month ago. Only two people ahead of us, more than 50 behind us. Descended west ridge to find all snow and ice is melted out.
Poor Climber - Aug 10, 2006 6:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2006
with a herniated disk.,...A nice day, got a bit of altitude sickness on the way down though.
rasgoat - Aug 6, 2006 9:55 pm
first fourteener!thanks to seth my rocky mtn high had begun! in winter too!
Renardo - Aug 6, 2006 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2004
Watch out for goats!Found a mountain goat at the very summit. Think he was looking for the ski lift.
lindasyh - Jul 24, 2006 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1997
Monte Cristo TH Ascend E Slopes RouteChilly rain, drizzle, and no view to speak of. But it beats workin', doesn't it?!
baez - Jul 24, 2006 4:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2006
East RidgeNice easy climb with some new hikers.
cftbq - Jul 23, 2006 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jan 10, 1975
better late......than never. Really guessing about the actual date. Climbed it again in August 1995. My first fourteener in '75, and still my only winter one. My wife's third (I believe) when we climbed together in '95. East ridge route from Montgomery Res. TH the first time, same route from McCullough Gulch the second.
seth@LOKI - Jul 21, 2006 1:52 am Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2001
East Ridge- The Best Winter ClimbEast Ridge Climb is great as it is wind swept and usually safe approach. I have skied this often picking through the rocks in the middle section. The Cristo is good in spring. Seeems like everytime I come back from doing the East Ridge, some idiots die on the Cristo. Don't get me wrong I love BC riding and pow...It's just not worth my life. beacons don't make you safe. Rdges help.
Mike Mc - Jul 19, 2006 3:05 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2006
East SlopesFirst Ski (snowboard) Descent!
BalletBoy - Jul 18, 2006 5:16 am Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
Springtime Snow AscentOur group of six had a fun ascent while it snowed hard on the Mountain the first part of May. Two out of six of us summited.
pjenson05 - Jul 11, 2006 5:08 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2006
Ski DescentI spent most of the day post holing, which was really frustrating. I got through it and made it to the top. It was a nice and easy ski descent.
FentonForche2 - Jul 7, 2006 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2006
Fourth FourteenerNice trail for somebody like me who is new to fourteeners. Parking situation at Monte Cristo Gulch is really frustrating and the crowds can be overwhelming, but still a nice hike.
PapaBanucci - Jul 3, 2006 6:21 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2006
Climbed with SonMy third fourteener and my 11-year-old son's second. We started at 5:40AM and were the second group on the mountain. We reached the peak by 9:00AM and spent 30 minutes on the top, the fourth group up there. On the way down we encountered probably 200 people. We were back to the trailhead a few minutes after noon. It started raining by 1:00PM. I would think a lot of folks got rained on. Like always, start early!
redd0019 - Jun 29, 2006 2:06 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2006
First 14'erStarted at 6:45am with about 6 other cars in the parking area. The trail is a well beated path up to the talus field, which seems to go on forever. Had a brief spell of rain, which gave way to blue skies. Dark clouds threatened as we approached the summit with about 1,000ft to go, but blew over. Took us three hours to summit, keep in mind we're flatlanders from Minnesota. There was no snow to speak of on the East Slopes Trail, very windy and chilly up on top, stopped for about 20 minutes before heading back down. The wildflowers seemed to be in full bloom and we had great views on the way down. Total time up and down was 6 hours, which included a few stops and photo ops. Beta available online at the Arapahoe National Forest ranger station in Dillon, CO, on Hwy. 6 in Silverthorne and also online at their web site. Happy Trails.
rleclair - Jun 26, 2006 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2006
Great Climb!Another great 14'er hike in God's country! The weather was a bit cloudy and cool (45-50 degrees) for a 7:30 AM start. The trail up was straight forward through the trees to above tree line and my first overall view of Quandary. There weren't too many people ahead of me (fortunately) - it took about 2 hours to summit and shared the summit with 5 people and 1 dog. After 45 minutes on top enjoying the low cloud formations and viewing the people train nearing the summit, I decided to start down. Still amazes me to see people not too prepared for the mountains - jeans, cotton t-shirts, little food/water, etc. Trip down was uneventful other than watching the building clouds for a storm that never materialized. Another great hike - back to the mountains after 4th of July!