Missed the roadside trailhead and hiked 4 miles beyond to Sawyers gulch, uhgg! La Plata trail was nice and straightforward once on it (-8 miles of warmup exercise), includes trail steps and thoughtful switchbacks that compensate for the rocky talus above 13,000'. Quick timing FYI: 4hrs UP. No weather and half moon for descent.
BradBartick - Aug 9, 2014 6:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014
Northwest Ridge
With Michelle. Left summit in nick of time due to T-storms.
Climbing Jack - Jul 21, 2014 8:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2010
Gmetzel - Mar 18, 2013 4:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2005
Made it!
WOO!
cdevenney84 - Jan 21, 2013 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2012
Day before Elbert
Great weekend in the Sawatch range. Saw a storm slam into Elbert around noon, lighting hitting all around it. It left the summit covered in snow. CRAZY!
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2012
beast of a day
almost didnt make it back...
telemarkdude - Nov 22, 2012 2:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 1996
Nice Hike
Cooperating weather... can't ask for more.
MissH - Nov 7, 2012 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2012
Trail to myself
First time I never saw anyone else on my 14er trail, but did share summit with someone who went up/down a different route. Neither of us encounted anyone else. Quiet day, was very nice. Getting very cold already!
ericd - Sep 4, 2014 12:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2014
Northwest RidgeMissed the roadside trailhead and hiked 4 miles beyond to Sawyers gulch, uhgg! La Plata trail was nice and straightforward once on it (-8 miles of warmup exercise), includes trail steps and thoughtful switchbacks that compensate for the rocky talus above 13,000'. Quick timing FYI: 4hrs UP. No weather and half moon for descent.
BradBartick - Aug 9, 2014 6:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014
Northwest RidgeWith Michelle. Left summit in nick of time due to T-storms.
Climbing Jack - Jul 21, 2014 8:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2010
Quick day on La PlataVia the northwest slopes.
MadGrad96 - Nov 1, 2013 7:52 am
La PlataBeautiful!
alpineair - Oct 28, 2013 10:55 am
La Plata PeakWinter ascent.
DanielL - Oct 4, 2013 11:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2012
Ellingwood Ridge successClimbed the famous Ellingwood Ridge - huge day, it felt good to get this one done!
smudge - Jun 13, 2013 11:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2011
AwesomeAwesome summit! Incredible setting... hope to do this one a few more times in my life... great mountain.
lapotka - Apr 23, 2013 4:44 pm
first 14er with my brogreat hike
Gmetzel - Mar 18, 2013 4:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2005
Made it!WOO!
cdevenney84 - Jan 21, 2013 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2012
Day before ElbertGreat weekend in the Sawatch range. Saw a storm slam into Elbert around noon, lighting hitting all around it. It left the summit covered in snow. CRAZY!
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2012
beast of a dayalmost didnt make it back...
telemarkdude - Nov 22, 2012 2:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 1996
Nice HikeCooperating weather... can't ask for more.
MissH - Nov 7, 2012 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2012
Trail to myselfFirst time I never saw anyone else on my 14er trail, but did share summit with someone who went up/down a different route. Neither of us encounted anyone else. Quiet day, was very nice. Getting very cold already!
Berger - Nov 4, 2012 7:24 pm
From Winfield SideNot another soul on the trail.
ajberry - Oct 27, 2012 5:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
Normal routeWith Megan and Katie, both 10. Their first 14er!
BLong - Sep 23, 2012 3:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
Via Ellingwood RidgeNice hike via Ellingwood Ridge
alpspitze - Aug 13, 2012 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2012
Northwest RidgeNot a drop of rain with a 70% chance. This was a great hike.
mtneering - Aug 7, 2012 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2012
FantasticGreat adventure
bighornmonkey - Jun 25, 2012 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2012
Ellingwood ridgeEllingwood ridge. Parking lot to Summit in 6h30min. Down the standard route.
14er #2 this year.
Kristin5berry - Jun 13, 2012 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2012
One of m favorites!Great variety of terrain, beautiful views through the entire hike!