A light snow made trail finding difficult at time on the way up. Easier to see on the way down. I only saw people at the summit, otherwise I ha dthe hike to myself.
JustinShapiro - Sep 11, 2009 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
Another one Bagged
I've wanted to do this one for 3 years untill I finnaly summited a few days ago. Took a long time too, started at 5AM got down at 5PM and we were going very fast belive me.
pyerger - Sep 9, 2009 9:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2009
la plata
Southwest ridge route. nice day with Nancy.
lanagordon - Aug 23, 2009 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2009
No. 21
Last mile was a dousey! Great hike with just Shadow and I.
MarkDidier - Aug 18, 2009 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
Went up the Standard Route
A fun day despite not particularly great weather. It never rained, and there was no thunder or lightning, but there were plenty of low lying clouds which blocked all the views once we reached the ridgeline.
It was my son's first 14er, so regardless of the weather, it was a very memorable day.
Dangers Pop - Aug 9, 2009 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2009
N/W Route
Beautiful hike with great weather. Views were fantastic!
Chad Couch - Jul 24, 2009 4:25 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2005
A great early summer day...
Climbed with Ian on a great day. Hike back to the car seemed to take forever.
PapaBanucci - Jul 13, 2009 9:49 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
SW Ridge
With another parent and a few boys of my son's Boy Scout troop.
Almost got lost in a snowstorm. Duchess did great despite the weather.
Sarah Simon - Jul 5, 2009 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
NW Ridge
What a fantastic place to celebrate the 4th of July! We sauntered to the summit in a nice 3 hours and 15 minutes. [EDIT: Which is not bad for two old ladies, one with a pulled ligament in her left knee.] It was a beautiful day and I nearly fell asleep at the summit...until I realized I'd been laying on my camelback which drained into a puddle on the summit. So, which one of you is the young college intern who asked "Mind if I smoke?" at the summit? Partner: Deb.
COhawkeye - Mar 18, 2009 1:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
Ellingwood Ridge
Climbed via Ellingwood Ridge and descended the standard route. A long day, but very fun route.
gkaufman - Feb 9, 2009 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Summit healed all pain
After failing the year before on Mount of the Holy Cross I was back to Colorado to claim my first 14er. La Plata NW Ridge route was it. I will never be able to forget the feeling of accomplishment I had when I finally reached the true summit. Words can not describe how beautiful it was. It sparked something inside me that led me up Huron Peak, my 2nd 14er, two days later.
shknbke - Feb 2, 2009 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2009
NW ridge winter ascent
Enjoyed a superb winter day on La Plata. Followed the trail until it started heading up La Plata Gulch, then made a beeline to the ridge to avoid avy terrain. The crux is a headwall that goes at class 2+ if you stay to climber's right. Snow was ~ 3 ft deep in the trees, which was not as bad as expected. Amazing views of Ellingwood Ridge in winter.
Senad Rizvanovic - Nov 24, 2009 12:21 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2006
Nice mountain2nd time July 21, 2013
Very nice mountain, great hike too, i'll do it again from different route.
Darren9 - Nov 6, 2009 11:08 pm
november soloGreat peak any time of year
skorpeo - Sep 27, 2009 11:16 pm
Re: NW ridgeI saw six people today and 2 had dogs. So answering your question, YES.
skorpeo - Sep 27, 2009 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2009
Southwest ridgeA light snow made trail finding difficult at time on the way up. Easier to see on the way down. I only saw people at the summit, otherwise I ha dthe hike to myself.
JustinShapiro - Sep 11, 2009 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
Another one BaggedI've wanted to do this one for 3 years untill I finnaly summited a few days ago. Took a long time too, started at 5AM got down at 5PM and we were going very fast belive me.
pyerger - Sep 9, 2009 9:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2009
la plataSouthwest ridge route. nice day with Nancy.
lanagordon - Aug 23, 2009 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2009
No. 21Last mile was a dousey! Great hike with just Shadow and I.
MarkDidier - Aug 18, 2009 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
Went up the Standard RouteA fun day despite not particularly great weather. It never rained, and there was no thunder or lightning, but there were plenty of low lying clouds which blocked all the views once we reached the ridgeline.
It was my son's first 14er, so regardless of the weather, it was a very memorable day.
Dangers Pop - Aug 9, 2009 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2009
N/W RouteBeautiful hike with great weather. Views were fantastic!
Chad Couch - Jul 24, 2009 4:25 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2005
A great early summer day...Climbed with Ian on a great day. Hike back to the car seemed to take forever.
PapaBanucci - Jul 13, 2009 9:49 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
SW RidgeWith another parent and a few boys of my son's Boy Scout troop.
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 8, 2009 4:33 am
via Ellingwood ridgeAlmost got lost in a snowstorm. Duchess did great despite the weather.
Sarah Simon - Jul 5, 2009 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
NW RidgeWhat a fantastic place to celebrate the 4th of July! We sauntered to the summit in a nice 3 hours and 15 minutes. [EDIT: Which is not bad for two old ladies, one with a pulled ligament in her left knee.] It was a beautiful day and I nearly fell asleep at the summit...until I realized I'd been laying on my camelback which drained into a puddle on the summit. So, which one of you is the young college intern who asked "Mind if I smoke?" at the summit? Partner: Deb.
shanrickv - Jul 5, 2009 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
South Winfield RouteAbsolutely beautiful mountain and great route. I'm looking forward to coming back for the Ellingwood Ridge someday soon.
Steve Larson - Jul 4, 2009 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
NW ridgeBy far the most scenic 14er I've done to date. Beautiful views all the way up, spectacular summit. So, does everyone hike with their dog in CO?
mattpayne11 - Apr 27, 2009 12:42 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2005
Route Climbed: SW RidgeAlone on this route the entire day, which was surprising on a 14'er. I guess people think there is only one way up...
skier25 - Mar 22, 2009 11:19 am
FUnDid this in September in a foot of snow.
COhawkeye - Mar 18, 2009 1:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
Ellingwood RidgeClimbed via Ellingwood Ridge and descended the standard route. A long day, but very fun route.
gkaufman - Feb 9, 2009 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Summit healed all painAfter failing the year before on Mount of the Holy Cross I was back to Colorado to claim my first 14er. La Plata NW Ridge route was it. I will never be able to forget the feeling of accomplishment I had when I finally reached the true summit. Words can not describe how beautiful it was. It sparked something inside me that led me up Huron Peak, my 2nd 14er, two days later.
shknbke - Feb 2, 2009 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2009
NW ridge winter ascentEnjoyed a superb winter day on La Plata. Followed the trail until it started heading up La Plata Gulch, then made a beeline to the ridge to avoid avy terrain. The crux is a headwall that goes at class 2+ if you stay to climber's right. Snow was ~ 3 ft deep in the trees, which was not as bad as expected. Amazing views of Ellingwood Ridge in winter.