Clear day no wind - Standard route with Will - great day to climb a Colorado top 10
byates - Aug 27, 2011 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2011
Norhtwest Ridge
Headed that way to watch the USA pro Challenge bike race as they climbed Indy Pass. Decided to do a fourteener on the same trip, camped and the trailhead, did the peak in 5 1/2 hours then rode the bike to Independence pass to catch the KOM race.
vbeckman74 - Aug 7, 2011 10:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2005
Very Solo
Perfect weather. I didn't see a soul. Last register was signed two days ago. About four false summits are a challenge to morale.
sevenvii - Aug 2, 2011 9:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
SW Ridge route
Pretty nice day heading up from the West Winfield trailhead. The basin was a little boggy in the willows, but other than that pretty easy, and enjoyable hike.
Three attempts, first with my Father [stormed off], second and most harrowing experience with hypothermia in the company of Richard W. [who was the reason I survived the experience] and the successful third with my Father.
chicagotransplant - May 16, 2011 10:36 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2011
Ski
3rd ascent in 3rd different season for this one. This time with a ski descent, which was fine except for the exit in the trees which were getting really soupy, still a ton of snow up there! climbed/skied with Sam and Eric.
sevenvii - Feb 6, 2011 5:31 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2011
NW Ridge in winter
Got a late start and although we made great time on the approach the snow covered talus slowed us down after the alpine headwall on the NW ridge route(with a winter variation). Hopefully be back to tackle this bad boy via the Ellingwood ridge this summer.
Jeremy Hakes - Jan 15, 2011 10:59 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2003
From the south.
With Dad.
centrifuge - Jan 12, 2011 11:28 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2008
from Winfield
is the way to go on this one!
Matt Miller - Dec 11, 2010 12:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2008
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!
letourneau41 - May 8, 2012 2:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2010
La Plata PeakGreat day on the mountain. Climbed Solo
DerekFreed - Mar 30, 2012 2:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2007
NW RidgeNW Ridge from CO-82. Nice aspens, especially across the way on Elbert and Lackawanna.
Pete Castricone - Feb 13, 2012 9:56 am Date Climbed: Feb 11, 2012
NW RidgePleasant outing.
Matt Lemke - Feb 11, 2012 10:15 pm Date Climbed: Feb 11, 2012
Standard in WinterFantastic February day and a windless summit. Spent 1.5 hours on Summit enjoying the views.
Ted Eliason - Oct 12, 2011 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2002
Favorite Sawatch 14erNot just a talus hump.
cdickinson - Sep 27, 2011 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2011
La PlataClear day no wind - Standard route with Will - great day to climb a Colorado top 10
byates - Aug 27, 2011 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2011
Norhtwest RidgeHeaded that way to watch the USA pro Challenge bike race as they climbed Indy Pass. Decided to do a fourteener on the same trip, camped and the trailhead, did the peak in 5 1/2 hours then rode the bike to Independence pass to catch the KOM race.
vbeckman74 - Aug 7, 2011 10:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2005
Very SoloPerfect weather. I didn't see a soul. Last register was signed two days ago. About four false summits are a challenge to morale.
sevenvii - Aug 2, 2011 9:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
SW Ridge routePretty nice day heading up from the West Winfield trailhead. The basin was a little boggy in the willows, but other than that pretty easy, and enjoyable hike.
pittbrownie - Jul 19, 2011 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2011
La PlataStandard route up La Plata. Colorado 14er #30 for me!
REM - Jun 24, 2011 10:58 pm
Third Time was a CharmThree attempts, first with my Father [stormed off], second and most harrowing experience with hypothermia in the company of Richard W. [who was the reason I survived the experience] and the successful third with my Father.
chicagotransplant - May 16, 2011 10:36 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2011
Ski3rd ascent in 3rd different season for this one. This time with a ski descent, which was fine except for the exit in the trees which were getting really soupy, still a ton of snow up there! climbed/skied with Sam and Eric.
sevenvii - Feb 6, 2011 5:31 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2011
NW Ridge in winterGot a late start and although we made great time on the approach the snow covered talus slowed us down after the alpine headwall on the NW ridge route(with a winter variation). Hopefully be back to tackle this bad boy via the Ellingwood ridge this summer.
Jeremy Hakes - Jan 15, 2011 10:59 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2003
From the south.With Dad.
centrifuge - Jan 12, 2011 11:28 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2008
from Winfieldis the way to go on this one!
Matt Miller - Dec 11, 2010 12:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2008
9th Colorado 14erRan up with Ted Romero.
BBarthel - Dec 7, 2010 1:20 pm
Got itGreat day.
rockymountaindiva - Nov 28, 2010 12:00 am Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2010
Solitude on LaPlata's SW ridgeLove all those false summits! Beautiful sunny day, nobody else in sight. A little white frosting on the top, obscuring any sign of a register.