Gahugafuga - Jun 20, 2006 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2006
From Loveland Pass
Tried to skin up from Loveland Pass. Finding continuous snow was difficult and what snow there was had a terribly punchy wind crust. Ended up bailing on my skis for the final climb up to the summit. Beautiful weather though.
Jason Moore - Jun 5, 2006 4:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2006
Epic first hike
I did the Loveland Pass approach which was pretty beautiful. The views are awesome from the very start and keep getting better the further up the ridge you go. I started at 5:45AM, it was 40 degrees which was a nice break from the oppressive heat down in Denver. The amount of drainages, peaks, and ranges you can see from this ridge is staggering. I summited at 8:30 and was back in my car by 11:00. It was definitely a challenge but a great way to start the hiking season.
Ryan Kowalski - May 20, 2006 3:35 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2004
From Loveland Pass
What a great winter peak! Pretty tiring after sitting on my butt for half of winter.
Route Climbed: North west slopes from Sniktau connecting ridge Date Climbed: March 2003
Climed this in winter conditions in March. High wind, drifts and blowing snow. Made the last steep bit to the summit somewhat treacherous. This is a strenuous climb and a good conditioner/acclimatizer due to the up and down nature of the ridge.
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May 21, 2005
Great hike. More wind than I've ever seen. Saw at least fifty avalanches on the surrounding slopes. Fortunately there weren't some on the trail. Spectacular scenery for a spectacular day.
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge from Loveland Pass Date Climbed: June 23, 1991
This is an excellent stroll above timberline at any time of year, with easy access (provided Loveland Pass isn't closed for avalanche blasting or plowing). It is also a great beginner's hike to expose them to the mountains as well. An added bonus is that you get to climb two ranked 13ers, the other being the unnamed 13,117' Point a mile north of Grizzly. Early in the summer, be careful of cornices that may hang ofver the east facing slopes to the left of the ascent ridge.
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: December 13, 2004
The day started with no visibility, light snow and some wind. The further I went the better it got. I summited with no wind, no snow and only a few very high clouds. The views were great.
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May of 2002
This is a nice hike for early season acclimatizing. The route keeps you above treeeline for 4 or 5 hours. I had to take two trips to get this summit for the first time I forgot my boots. If you ever hike with me, please remind me to bring some boots for the day.
Route Climbed: Continental Divide from Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May 20th, 2004
Very windy as expected, and a lot of up/down along the Divide. Made the summit in two hours, and contemplated side trip to Torreys, but my legs got rubbery, so I turned around 1/4 way up from the Grizzly/Torrey saddle. Very nice views from this peak - especially Tenmile Range and Holy Cross in the distance.
Gahugafuga - Jun 20, 2006 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2006
From Loveland PassTried to skin up from Loveland Pass. Finding continuous snow was difficult and what snow there was had a terribly punchy wind crust. Ended up bailing on my skis for the final climb up to the summit. Beautiful weather though.
Jason Moore - Jun 5, 2006 4:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2006
Epic first hikeI did the Loveland Pass approach which was pretty beautiful. The views are awesome from the very start and keep getting better the further up the ridge you go. I started at 5:45AM, it was 40 degrees which was a nice break from the oppressive heat down in Denver. The amount of drainages, peaks, and ranges you can see from this ridge is staggering. I summited at 8:30 and was back in my car by 11:00. It was definitely a challenge but a great way to start the hiking season.
Ryan Kowalski - May 20, 2006 3:35 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2004
From Loveland PassWhat a great winter peak! Pretty tiring after sitting on my butt for half of winter.
mdavenport2 - Apr 25, 2006 10:49 pm Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2006
Climbed From Loveland PassClimbed Grizzly and Point 13,117 on a very nice day. Met no one on the climb except for 5 big horn rams that blew by me and went right up Grizzly.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2002
NW RidgeClimbed Sniktau and "Cupid" that day as well from Loveland Pass.
chicagotransplant - Jan 9, 2006 9:02 pm
Route Climbed: via Loveland Pass Date Climbed: November 25, 2005Time to burn off that Turkey with a climb.
JonBradford - Nov 27, 2005 11:52 am
Route Climbed: From Loveland Pass Date Climbed: November 23, 2005A nice winter day on the divide. No wind and just enough snow to make it scenic. Summited around 3 or 4 in the afternoon.
Jon
lilmantis - Nov 21, 2005 4:10 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass/Continental Divide Date Climbed: November 20th, 2005Set out to do Torreys and Grays, but got butt kicked after the three peaks and finally, this one.
mack78 - Aug 27, 2005 12:05 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: July 25thMost of the time the summit was in the clouds - but I had
nice views of the Loveland Pass area during the hike.
Good 1/2 day round trip.
umbra alta - Jun 22, 2005 1:32 pm
Route Climbed: North west slopes from Sniktau connecting ridge Date Climbed: March 2003Climed this in winter conditions in March. High wind, drifts and blowing snow. Made the last steep bit to the summit somewhat treacherous. This is a strenuous climb and a good conditioner/acclimatizer due to the up and down nature of the ridge.
bigwilly - May 21, 2005 11:50 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May 21, 2005Great hike. More wind than I've ever seen. Saw at least fifty avalanches on the surrounding slopes. Fortunately there weren't some on the trail. Spectacular scenery for a spectacular day.
ColoradoScott - Feb 9, 2005 2:38 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge from Loveland Pass Date Climbed: June 23, 1991This is an excellent stroll above timberline at any time of year, with easy access (provided Loveland Pass isn't closed for avalanche blasting or plowing). It is also a great beginner's hike to expose them to the mountains as well. An added bonus is that you get to climb two ranked 13ers, the other being the unnamed 13,117' Point a mile north of Grizzly. Early in the summer, be careful of cornices that may hang ofver the east facing slopes to the left of the ascent ridge.
Natasha - Feb 1, 2005 2:50 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: January 29, 2005Awesome day! Hit Grizzly on the way to Torreys. Weather was near perfect, very little wind. Ice axe and crampons were needed.
miztflip - Dec 13, 2004 2:33 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: December 13, 2004The day started with no visibility, light snow and some wind. The further I went the better it got. I summited with no wind, no snow and only a few very high clouds. The views were great.
DylanWann - Dec 12, 2004 4:54 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: December 12, 2004A great winter hike. Very windy, though, but it was good. Hmm. . . crappy view from the summit, (psyche!!).
Trevor Simmons - Dec 12, 2004 4:42 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: December 12, 2004Four of us climbed the 4 hour round trip to the summit of Grizzly Peak. It was a windy day up on the ridge.
thebeave7 - Sep 10, 2004 3:25 am
Route Climbed: Lovelan Pass Traverse Date Climbed: August 2nd, 2004Summited twice on my way to and from Grays and Torreys as part of my Loveland Pass Traverse. Cool little peak, complete solituded.
Eric J Lee
Aaron Reid - May 27, 2004 12:28 am
Route Climbed: Standard route from Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May 2004Good 1/2 day outing to get my strength up for the spring season, not that much snow on the ridge, windy as always.
Kane - May 21, 2004 10:44 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May of 2002This is a nice hike for early season acclimatizing. The route keeps you above treeeline for 4 or 5 hours. I had to take two trips to get this summit for the first time I forgot my boots. If you ever hike with me, please remind me to bring some boots for the day.
mr_g - May 20, 2004 6:43 pm
Route Climbed: Continental Divide from Loveland Pass Date Climbed: May 20th, 2004Very windy as expected, and a lot of up/down along the Divide. Made the summit in two hours, and contemplated side trip to Torreys, but my legs got rubbery, so I turned around 1/4 way up from the Grizzly/Torrey saddle. Very nice views from this peak - especially Tenmile Range and Holy Cross in the distance.