great scramble - climbed down the notch without needing a rope - class 3 to 4 - right to the west of the rappeling section - parking lot was a zoo, no one on the mountain itself but me
Late start, weather approaching, ditched ER route and ascended the normal descent. High winds on summit and dark clouds. 1 hour later summit was not visible and rain statrted. Cold temps, too. ER looks awesome but glad we chose wisely or we would have been in trouble. Will return!
theREALCarpeDM - Jul 27, 2014 9:31 am Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
East Ridge
Parked at Fall River Reservoir and climbed the East Ridge, then over to Parry and Eva. The willows coming down off Eva sucked! But the East Ridge was a delight.
Fletch - Apr 13, 2014 12:25 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Great day but
Don't glissade in shorts. Frowned upon.
telemarkdude - Oct 27, 2013 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
Nice Fall Hike
Other than the normal high winds this time of year, perfect weather and a great hike. From Fall River Reservoir.
CTHLOY - Sep 22, 2013 11:51 am Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2013
East Ridge
Very nice climb and scenic views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness!
A 30m rope was long enough to rappel from the lower anchor at the notch. Good scrambling and easy climbing sections - probably more difficult in winter than now in snow-free conditions.
jfulcher - Jun 30, 2013 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
From Berthoud
Hit mines, flora, Eva, parry, & Bancroft.
milan - Oct 22, 2012 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2011
Lovely day
I was at a conference in Winter Park and after that, I woke up very early and hiked Colorado Mines Peak, Flora, Eva, Parry and Bancroft. What a lovely September day!
Brian C - Dec 10, 2011 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2011
East Ridge
Very fun day climbing the east ridge with Jeff and John. The early and unconsolidated winter snow made for a few dicey spots but it all worked out. I'd like to go back when the snow is good!
MattK - Nov 29, 2011 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2011
Nice Loop
Did a nice loop from Bancroft, Parry, Eva, and Witter. Once back at the reservoir we were disgusted with the amount of trash that has been left behind. Pick up some but we soon could no longer carry anymore.
Senad Rizvanovic - Oct 23, 2011 10:00 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2011
6 Peaks
Climbed along with Colorado Mines, Flora,Eva,Perry,and James Pk. Long Day but very rewarding.
Sarah Simon - Apr 10, 2011 11:14 am Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2011
East Ridge Direct
What a hoot this route was! Minus the fact that I allowed myself to lose concentration and take a "spinner" on the rappel (THAT will get the blood flowing!) this route was a blast. This route offers all you could want in a Spring mixed route: Narrow snow ridges, hard snow for cramponing, spicy rock steps (which might be easy in boots but pose a bit more challenge with yer spikes on), scrambling... The weather gods looked angry a few times, but ended up smiling on us in the end.
thatnissanguy - Dec 20, 2010 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2009
5 Peak Day
Climbed via East ridge along with Parry, Eva, Flora, and Whitter. One of my most memorable days of solo mountaineering.
Niederbayer - Sep 3, 2024 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2024
East Ridgegreat scramble - climbed down the notch without needing a rope - class 3 to 4 - right to the west of the rappeling section - parking lot was a zoo, no one on the mountain itself but me
blueshade - Jul 12, 2022 2:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2022
East Ridge DirectSolo. Not too exciting other than the DC, the reclimb, and one short part afterwards. But went fast.
Liba Kopeckova - Oct 18, 2021 1:14 pm Date Climbed: May 2, 2021
from Berhoud Passfrom Colorado Mines Peak to Bancroft and back. Good training for Denali.
JRaphaelson - Aug 17, 2021 4:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2021
From Parry PeakDid this from the South Slopes from Fall River Trailhead. It was a great adventure!
Kiefer - Jun 6, 2018 4:41 am Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2018
Berthoud Pass RunLast peak of the day. My freaking calf's are going to pay for this!
Brian Kalet - May 30, 2015 10:42 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2015
Ski DescentSolo
BradBartick - Sep 28, 2014 7:16 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2014
Up and down quickLate start, weather approaching, ditched ER route and ascended the normal descent. High winds on summit and dark clouds. 1 hour later summit was not visible and rain statrted. Cold temps, too. ER looks awesome but glad we chose wisely or we would have been in trouble. Will return!
theREALCarpeDM - Jul 27, 2014 9:31 am Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
East RidgeParked at Fall River Reservoir and climbed the East Ridge, then over to Parry and Eva. The willows coming down off Eva sucked! But the East Ridge was a delight.
Fletch - Apr 13, 2014 12:25 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Great day butDon't glissade in shorts. Frowned upon.
telemarkdude - Oct 27, 2013 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
Nice Fall HikeOther than the normal high winds this time of year, perfect weather and a great hike. From Fall River Reservoir.
CTHLOY - Sep 22, 2013 11:51 am Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2013
East RidgeVery nice climb and scenic views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness!
A 30m rope was long enough to rappel from the lower anchor at the notch. Good scrambling and easy climbing sections - probably more difficult in winter than now in snow-free conditions.
jfulcher - Jun 30, 2013 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
From BerthoudHit mines, flora, Eva, parry, & Bancroft.
milan - Oct 22, 2012 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2011
Lovely dayI was at a conference in Winter Park and after that, I woke up very early and hiked Colorado Mines Peak, Flora, Eva, Parry and Bancroft. What a lovely September day!
Brian C - Dec 10, 2011 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2011
East RidgeVery fun day climbing the east ridge with Jeff and John. The early and unconsolidated winter snow made for a few dicey spots but it all worked out. I'd like to go back when the snow is good!
MattK - Nov 29, 2011 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2011
Nice LoopDid a nice loop from Bancroft, Parry, Eva, and Witter. Once back at the reservoir we were disgusted with the amount of trash that has been left behind. Pick up some but we soon could no longer carry anymore.
Senad Rizvanovic - Oct 23, 2011 10:00 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2011
6 PeaksClimbed along with Colorado Mines, Flora,Eva,Perry,and James Pk. Long Day but very rewarding.
Sarah Simon - Apr 10, 2011 11:14 am Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2011
East Ridge DirectWhat a hoot this route was! Minus the fact that I allowed myself to lose concentration and take a "spinner" on the rappel (THAT will get the blood flowing!) this route was a blast. This route offers all you could want in a Spring mixed route: Narrow snow ridges, hard snow for cramponing, spicy rock steps (which might be easy in boots but pose a bit more challenge with yer spikes on), scrambling... The weather gods looked angry a few times, but ended up smiling on us in the end.
thatnissanguy - Dec 20, 2010 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2009
5 Peak DayClimbed via East ridge along with Parry, Eva, Flora, and Whitter. One of my most memorable days of solo mountaineering.
Hostilejim - Jul 30, 2010 9:14 pm
Bancroft from PerryClimbed Bancroft from Perry, hard to get to Perry but easy to Bancroft
JonW - Jul 18, 2010 10:46 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2010
East RidgeReally nice climb. I enjoyed this more than Kelso Ridge. We didn't see anyone from the lake all the way to the summit. Scree descent sucks.