Route Climbed: West Chicago Creek Trailhead Date Climbed: August 9th, 2003
After sleeping in the tent, that was setup on the side of the road, I drove the 1/8 mile to the trailhead and parked the car and in the middle of the night proceeded towards the summit. Somehow I was not 1st but 2nd after a bunch of young kids already made themselves comfortable on the summit. Great views, and crisp air that morning....
Route Climbed: western slope from guenella pass Date Climbed: December 11, 2005
I was just planning on snowshoeing in the area but was suprised at how little snow there was on the mountain and I had the time so I decided to go for the summit! I saw a few people down low but had the summit all to myself. There was a bit of snow down low, not enough to cover the willows but enought that you would want snow shoes or skiis. About half way up the snow was rather sparse. I saw a couple of tele skiiers who turned around here because of lack of snow.
Route Climbed: West Slopes from Guanella Pass Date Climbed: 25 August, 2002
I had put off Bierstadt many times, in fear of the infamous willows. Finally did it, in a very dry year, with my daughter, and found that boardwalks had been installed over the soggy places! We went on over the Sawtooth to include Evans, descending by the more northerly route through--of course!--the willows. It was a long day, but very satisfying--and more challenging than the ratings of the peaks alone indicate.
Route Climbed: West Slopes from Guanella Pass Date Climbed: October 7, 2005
Skipped out of work early (shhh... don't tell) and hiked/ran/gasped to summit. Late in day (road work after Georgetown caused significant delays) but weather was perfect. Wonderful end to a work week.
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass, up over and across the Sawtooth Date Climbed: October 1, 2005
Absolutely beautiful day! Summer won't let go. Uneventful plodding until the Sawtooth, then pick your poison as fun scrambling and scree surfing abound. I really enjoyed the views of the ridge traverse from the XC route back to the pass.
Route Climbed: Sawtooth Date Climbed: July 2, 2004
Awesome hike/easy climb from Evans to here and back-- should've had my ice axe, though, and had to negotiate somewhat tricky rock to avoid hard, steep snowfields on Bierstadt's flanks. Spectacular views of surrounding mountains and icebound lakes at almost 13,000'. There is some exposure along the ridge traverse that may make many people uncomfortable, but the rock is good and you just need to watch your feet, of course.
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: September 11th, 2005
I was looking for a quick hike to do and be back in Boulder before football started. This route was perfect. Great views of the Sawtooth and Grays and Torreys to the West. All together it only took 3 hours from car to car. Can't wait to come and do the Sawtooth. God Bless America.
CODave - Dec 30, 2005 12:13 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: May 29, 2004Reached summit alone on beautiful Spring day. Alone on summit for 30 minutes.
Chaser - Dec 29, 2005 11:32 am
Route Climbed: western slope Date Climbed: December 28, 2005Nice day, wind at my back on the ascent, and no wind on the descent. My first winter summit!
Livelife4Summits - Dec 29, 2005 2:04 am
Route Climbed: West Chicago Creek Trailhead Date Climbed: August 9th, 2003After sleeping in the tent, that was setup on the side of the road, I drove the 1/8 mile to the trailhead and parked the car and in the middle of the night proceeded towards the summit. Somehow I was not 1st but 2nd after a bunch of young kids already made themselves comfortable on the summit. Great views, and crisp air that morning....
LS - Dec 26, 2005 4:12 pm
Route Climbed: east ridge Date Climbed: 25-aug-2005Se the trip report here: http://distantpeak.com/web/mountains/n-america/mount_evans
edlins - Dec 22, 2005 2:19 pm
Route Climbed: West flank from Guanella Pass Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2005cold blustery day. got my first case of AMS down at the parking lot!
summitbound - Dec 12, 2005 5:09 pm
Route Climbed: western slope from guenella pass Date Climbed: December 11, 2005I was just planning on snowshoeing in the area but was suprised at how little snow there was on the mountain and I had the time so I decided to go for the summit! I saw a few people down low but had the summit all to myself. There was a bit of snow down low, not enough to cover the willows but enought that you would want snow shoes or skiis. About half way up the snow was rather sparse. I saw a couple of tele skiiers who turned around here because of lack of snow.
chairman - Dec 1, 2005 7:30 am
Route Climbed: Western Slope Date Climbed: September 5, 2004Labor Day Weekend. Snow the night before. Fairly crowded but not too bad.
jm485 - Nov 28, 2005 9:46 pm
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass Trail Date Climbed: 7/7/05This was my second in as many days. I should have rested between summits but it was great. I did the Saw Tooth and bonked on the other side.
whatisis - Nov 4, 2005 5:47 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: August 10, 2004Made it.
heather14 - Oct 23, 2005 12:08 am
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass Date Climbed: August 6, 2005Great hike...not too difficult. It was a perfect day for a 14er!
cftbq - Oct 19, 2005 2:42 pm
Route Climbed: West Slopes from Guanella Pass Date Climbed: 25 August, 2002I had put off Bierstadt many times, in fear of the infamous willows. Finally did it, in a very dry year, with my daughter, and found that boardwalks had been installed over the soggy places! We went on over the Sawtooth to include Evans, descending by the more northerly route through--of course!--the willows. It was a long day, but very satisfying--and more challenging than the ratings of the peaks alone indicate.
Joe_Parvis - Oct 14, 2005 4:18 pm
Route Climbed: West Slopes from Guanella Pass Date Climbed: October 7, 2005Skipped out of work early (shhh... don't tell) and hiked/ran/gasped to summit. Late in day (road work after Georgetown caused significant delays) but weather was perfect. Wonderful end to a work week.
fossana - Oct 13, 2005 8:49 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: 24 August 2005Not as fun as Sawtooth
Old Ickabod - Oct 4, 2005 4:49 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: July 2005Easy hike with Hays and Spolek. Made it more interesting by traversing the sawtooth and summiting Mt Evans.
iceisnice - Oct 4, 2005 12:45 am
Route Climbed: winter Date Climbed: forgotboring hike
crzyjt - Oct 2, 2005 1:35 pm
Route Climbed: West Slopes from Guanella Pass over Sawtooth Date Climbed: July 30, 2005Second time up Bierstadt, this time I made it all the way to Evans before the weather scared me off.
ajdonner - Oct 1, 2005 9:13 pm
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass, up over and across the Sawtooth Date Climbed: October 1, 2005Absolutely beautiful day! Summer won't let go. Uneventful plodding until the Sawtooth, then pick your poison as fun scrambling and scree surfing abound. I really enjoyed the views of the ridge traverse from the XC route back to the pass.
Bob Sihler - Sep 28, 2005 10:14 pm
Route Climbed: Sawtooth Date Climbed: July 2, 2004Awesome hike/easy climb from Evans to here and back-- should've had my ice axe, though, and had to negotiate somewhat tricky rock to avoid hard, steep snowfields on Bierstadt's flanks. Spectacular views of surrounding mountains and icebound lakes at almost 13,000'. There is some exposure along the ridge traverse that may make many people uncomfortable, but the rock is good and you just need to watch your feet, of course.
ColoradoNewfie - Sep 23, 2005 8:56 pm
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass Date Climbed: September 23, 2005This was my first 14er. We had a great time and a beautiful day.
Andrew Vargo - Sep 11, 2005 7:33 pm
Route Climbed: West Slope Date Climbed: September 11th, 2005I was looking for a quick hike to do and be back in Boulder before football started. This route was perfect. Great views of the Sawtooth and Grays and Torreys to the West. All together it only took 3 hours from car to car. Can't wait to come and do the Sawtooth. God Bless America.