Beautiful day, nice views of Little Bear and Blanca Peak.
heather14 - Jun 1, 2009 9:25 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Southwest Face
A nice snow climb in a spectacular setting!
SarahThompson - Jan 6, 2009 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2005
3x
9/18/05 - Climbed the delightful SW ridge from camp at Lake Como and then headed over to Blanca Peak.
6/10/06 - One day blitz of the Lake Como Trio. Climbed Little Bear's NW face, did the classic traverse to Blanca, and then stayed on or near the ridge crest to Ellingwood. Descended Ellingwood's SW ridge.
2/7/09 - Winter ascent of the south face from high camp at Lake Como. Spectacular!
RMdaytripsgrl - Sep 6, 2008 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Como Lake TH, combo w/Blanca
A long day completely enshrouded in clouds,rain and wind from 8,500 ft. with Tard Sauce (aka Brandon Fuller) and his sister.
Brandon Fuller - Sep 4, 2008 10:31 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Combo In Rain
Went from bottom of Lake Como Road in a day.
Mots010 - Aug 31, 2008 9:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
LB-->Blanca-->Ellingwood
Fantastic day. Ellingwood was a nice reprieve from the LB/Blanca ridge.
Gahugafuga - Jul 13, 2008 1:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2008
Traverse from Blanca
After Blanca, took the third class high traverse to Ellingwood. It was more fun than expected and made for a great multi-peak day (excluding the descent back to the base of the Lake Como road). The exposure looking down into the Huerfano drainage is incredible.
Camped at Lake Como the night before and ascended the southwest ridge on a cloudy, drizzly morning. Climbed into the cloud to gain a socked in summit, then traversed the saddle to Blanca. An exhilarating ridge climb! In my opinion the rock is fairly good; not at all crumbly, but slightly loose here and there, so be careful. Periods of light drizzle made the rock damp this day, which made me even more wary of the high exposure, but I was not to be denied my first Sangre 14er. I highly recommend this route for a competent class 3+ climber, but if exposure tends to psyche you out, you may want to choose a different path.
altitude14er - Jul 5, 2008 4:53 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
Route Climbed: Traverse from Blanca
Did this peak solo from the 2WD parking lot. The significant elevation gain and distance made this a nice little marathon.
miztflip - Jun 13, 2008 5:21 am Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2008
SouthWest Ridge
Hiked up and camped above Lake Como. Only saw one other person. The SW ridge was alot of fun and I highly recommend it compared to the choss of the standard route. Continued on to Blanca staying on the ridge crest.
Asphazell - Jun 10, 2008 10:34 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
SW Ridge via couloir, class III
Outstanding and intense route in the snow. Perfect snow conditions made this route go. One of the more memorable climbs I've done. Trip report is "SW Ridge Class III snow"
Jerry L - May 27, 2008 8:33 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2008
Como Lake
That's as far as I went. Decided at this point to head south.
Eric Holle - May 14, 2008 11:58 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2008
From Lake Como
Ben L and I summitted Ellingwood Point in whiteout conditions. We were happy to have brought snow wands along to play with for the first time. Continued on to Blanca.
dswink - Mar 9, 2008 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2006
Como Lake
Climbed Ellingwood from Como Lake. High winds and blowing snow made it a real challenge.
MountainHikerCO - Feb 19, 2008 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 1999
Rescue
This was my third climb of Ellingwood. We climbed Blanca first and then Ellingwood. On the way down we encountered 2 guys helping an injured girl. She got hit in the ankle with a rock. I called for help on my cell. When a ranger showed he requested I remain to be part of the rescue party. It was slow going. I got back to camp at 10:00 that night. I was too tired to do Little Bear the next day. What helped our decision to leave were the yahoos that arrived to camp next to us. They were using a shotgun to split wood!
MountainHikerCO - Feb 19, 2008 8:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1993
North Ridge
This was my first climb of Ellingwood. I climbed the North Ridge from Huerfano River trailhead. I climbed point 13660 on the way. The weather didn't look like I should go for Blanca.
tomlauren - Feb 3, 2008 7:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2007
Little Bear - Blanca - Ellingwood Pt in a day
From camp at Lake Como, climbed the West Ridge of Little Bear, performed the traverse to Blanca Peak, then descended Blanca's Northwest Face to Ellingwood Point's South Face with my friend Keith. The descent from Ellingwood Point back to camp was scenic.
pyerger - Jul 30, 2009 3:16 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2007
west ridgeClimbed via the west ridge. one of the best 3rd class scrambles i have done in Colorado.
cftbq - Jul 16, 2009 1:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2009
south faceStandard route for a first-time ascent with trishapajean and Cimarron. Long, miserable approach; dynamite summit. Gorgeous weather.14er #44.
mattpayne11 - Jul 12, 2009 4:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
From Blue LakesEllingwood and then over to Blanca - great day!
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 8, 2009 4:41 am
from Lake ComoBeautiful day, nice views of Little Bear and Blanca Peak.
heather14 - Jun 1, 2009 9:25 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Southwest FaceA nice snow climb in a spectacular setting!
SarahThompson - Jan 6, 2009 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2005
3x9/18/05 - Climbed the delightful SW ridge from camp at Lake Como and then headed over to Blanca Peak.
6/10/06 - One day blitz of the Lake Como Trio. Climbed Little Bear's NW face, did the classic traverse to Blanca, and then stayed on or near the ridge crest to Ellingwood. Descended Ellingwood's SW ridge.
2/7/09 - Winter ascent of the south face from high camp at Lake Como. Spectacular!
RMdaytripsgrl - Sep 6, 2008 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Como Lake TH, combo w/BlancaA long day completely enshrouded in clouds,rain and wind from 8,500 ft. with Tard Sauce (aka Brandon Fuller) and his sister.
Brandon Fuller - Sep 4, 2008 10:31 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Combo In RainWent from bottom of Lake Como Road in a day.
Mots010 - Aug 31, 2008 9:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
LB-->Blanca-->EllingwoodFantastic day. Ellingwood was a nice reprieve from the LB/Blanca ridge.
Gahugafuga - Jul 13, 2008 1:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2008
Traverse from BlancaAfter Blanca, took the third class high traverse to Ellingwood. It was more fun than expected and made for a great multi-peak day (excluding the descent back to the base of the Lake Como road). The exposure looking down into the Huerfano drainage is incredible.
GeorgeJames - Jul 8, 2008 1:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2008
SW Ridge to Blanca TraverseCamped at Lake Como the night before and ascended the southwest ridge on a cloudy, drizzly morning. Climbed into the cloud to gain a socked in summit, then traversed the saddle to Blanca. An exhilarating ridge climb! In my opinion the rock is fairly good; not at all crumbly, but slightly loose here and there, so be careful. Periods of light drizzle made the rock damp this day, which made me even more wary of the high exposure, but I was not to be denied my first Sangre 14er. I highly recommend this route for a competent class 3+ climber, but if exposure tends to psyche you out, you may want to choose a different path.
altitude14er - Jul 5, 2008 4:53 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
Route Climbed: Traverse from BlancaDid this peak solo from the 2WD parking lot. The significant elevation gain and distance made this a nice little marathon.
miztflip - Jun 13, 2008 5:21 am Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2008
SouthWest RidgeHiked up and camped above Lake Como. Only saw one other person. The SW ridge was alot of fun and I highly recommend it compared to the choss of the standard route. Continued on to Blanca staying on the ridge crest.
Asphazell - Jun 10, 2008 10:34 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
SW Ridge via couloir, class IIIOutstanding and intense route in the snow. Perfect snow conditions made this route go. One of the more memorable climbs I've done. Trip report is "SW Ridge Class III snow"
Jerry L - May 27, 2008 8:33 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2008
Como LakeThat's as far as I went. Decided at this point to head south.
Eric Holle - May 14, 2008 11:58 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2008
From Lake ComoBen L and I summitted Ellingwood Point in whiteout conditions. We were happy to have brought snow wands along to play with for the first time. Continued on to Blanca.
dswink - Mar 9, 2008 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2006
Como LakeClimbed Ellingwood from Como Lake. High winds and blowing snow made it a real challenge.
MountainHikerCO - Feb 19, 2008 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 1999
RescueThis was my third climb of Ellingwood. We climbed Blanca first and then Ellingwood. On the way down we encountered 2 guys helping an injured girl. She got hit in the ankle with a rock. I called for help on my cell. When a ranger showed he requested I remain to be part of the rescue party. It was slow going. I got back to camp at 10:00 that night. I was too tired to do Little Bear the next day. What helped our decision to leave were the yahoos that arrived to camp next to us. They were using a shotgun to split wood!
MountainHikerCO - Feb 19, 2008 8:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1993
North RidgeThis was my first climb of Ellingwood. I climbed the North Ridge from Huerfano River trailhead. I climbed point 13660 on the way. The weather didn't look like I should go for Blanca.
tomlauren - Feb 3, 2008 7:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2007
Little Bear - Blanca - Ellingwood Pt in a dayFrom camp at Lake Como, climbed the West Ridge of Little Bear, performed the traverse to Blanca Peak, then descended Blanca's Northwest Face to Ellingwood Point's South Face with my friend Keith. The descent from Ellingwood Point back to camp was scenic.