yadahzoemtn - Aug 16, 2014 8:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2014
One last 14er before the trip ends
This was the last one we had time for before a wonderful trip to Colorado came to an end. I will be back.
05/25/15: Another opportunity to climb this one.
jdmorehouse - Jul 26, 2014 9:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2014
Carnival
Used to being the only one on a mountain, having hundreds sharing the trail was disconcerting. And I thought climbing it during the week would bring fewer visitors!
Climbing Jack - Jul 21, 2014 9:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2011
A first. I am from Ohio, have lived in Denver, South, for about a year. Girlfriend and I decided to begin after much encouragement from her. We went and made it up and back. Pretty good accomplishment, for me. Out of shape within reason and have smoked a pack-a-day since turning 20 y.o. Definitely reconsidering the wicked habit. As known, Mt. Bierstadt is very popular and for very good reasons. Beautiful. The hike down and out was the roughest for me, especially the last bit with the wooden bridges across the swamp-marsh. I was just done and ready to be not walking anymore. I look forward to the next time.
Meetup.com Independence Day hike. This was my 5th time on Bierstadt. The place was a madhouse, as expected. Full parking lots and tons of hikers, but that's all right. The weather was good, a little windy at times, but sunny. There were a few slower hikers in the group, and one turned back before the summit. This was the 1st 14er of 3 in our group.
Onager - Jun 6, 2014 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2014
A beautiful morning.
Woke up around 4am and made it to Evans trailhead around 6am. Met a hiker at the lot and we decided to hike together. We hit the trail at 6:30am, made it through the swampy areas easily and over the still frozen snow due to our early start. It was slow going since this was my 2nd 14er and it was her first. We made the summit at 9:45am and got back to the car at noon before a storm rolled our way. Great day!
AM_Hawk - May 31, 2014 10:58 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2014
Postholing builds character
Soft snow over marshes made for some serious postholing even with snowshoes on. Forced to retreat 250ft from summit due to lightning...
BradBartick - May 25, 2014 8:52 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2014
Easy climb in interesting conditions
Solo adventure in every version of inclement weather- snow, hail, wind, freezing rain, large hail, thunder, and intermittent white outs. Good fun on the summit ridge and good time given the conditions. Met up with another solo guy and traded beating the path through snow. Only bad part was freezing creek crossing with weak snow banks. Dropped thigh deep, but gaiters actually kept water out of my boots.
SiberianSayan - May 14, 2014 2:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1988
My 1st 14er
Approximate date. Wound up walking through freezing creeks amongst the willows. My first 14er.
Pewma - Oct 15, 2013 4:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2010
Bierstadt
Nice hike up and did the sawtooth over to Elbert
belexes - Oct 12, 2013 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2013
Bierstadt Trail
I had planned to climb Capitol Peak this weekend, but I decided to play it safe. It was clear all day, but cold in the morning. There was a little snow on the ground, more is sure to come. Plenty of hikers on the trail, but not as crazy as a typical summer weeekend. The whole trip took about 4.5 hours, with a break of about 30 minutes on the summit. This was my 4th time on Bierstadt.
DanielL - Oct 9, 2013 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
Snowy June climb
Climbed Bierstadt in snowy spring conditions - a great alternative to the easy summer trail and heavy traffic!
cgallaugher - Sep 29, 2013 6:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Early storms
This was my attempt at a 2nd 14,000 footer and bringing a friend for her first. We had a beautiful day despite a late start: 9:00. The trails were crowded but everyone was friendly. Conditions were great and easy footing. We were just about at the turn for the summit, 13,750 feet, when a bolt of lightening struck the summit sending everyone down. Another bold hit just to the east of us and dark clouds enveloped the mountain. I had crouched down hoping for the storm to pass but there was no indication it would and hoards of people and dogs started hurrying back down. Hail started in earnest and stung any exposed skin as well as filled the trail with ice and the nice footing was complicated as the trail turned to mud mixed with ice. Everyone encouraged each other down the mountain and emphatically shared the feeling of defeat as many of us never got to summit that day. Those who did summit as the lightening struck were shaken, hair had stood on ends for some and you could hear the electricity crackly in the cairns. Am saddened to miss the peak but thankful no one was hurt that day. Definitely a nice climb and will revisit it someday...
Went with a friend and spent over an hour socializing on summit. Nice quick walk-up.
TJ311 - Aug 27, 2013 12:02 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
Fifth 14'er
My 2 friends and I made it to the top in 3 hours. I didn't figure this was too awfully bad since we had just flown in from Dallas 36 hours prior to climbing. It's my 5th 14'er. Very crowded on the trail and lots of dogs! Fun time.
xDoogiex - Aug 25, 2013 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2013
Nice day
Sweet hike. I had no food(gave it to my friend) and 2 hours of sleep so I struggled. I'll have to return and hit it harder solo
Tbacon251 - Aug 4, 2013 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
Crowded
Hiked with Ryan and Mareshah. Very crowded mountain.
yadahzoemtn - Aug 16, 2014 8:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2014
One last 14er before the trip endsThis was the last one we had time for before a wonderful trip to Colorado came to an end. I will be back.
05/25/15: Another opportunity to climb this one.
jdmorehouse - Jul 26, 2014 9:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2014
CarnivalUsed to being the only one on a mountain, having hundreds sharing the trail was disconcerting. And I thought climbing it during the week would bring fewer visitors!
Climbing Jack - Jul 21, 2014 9:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2011
#10With Dad.
GooseOtter - Jul 20, 2014 7:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2014
So. I'm a 1er.A first. I am from Ohio, have lived in Denver, South, for about a year. Girlfriend and I decided to begin after much encouragement from her. We went and made it up and back. Pretty good accomplishment, for me. Out of shape within reason and have smoked a pack-a-day since turning 20 y.o. Definitely reconsidering the wicked habit. As known, Mt. Bierstadt is very popular and for very good reasons. Beautiful. The hike down and out was the roughest for me, especially the last bit with the wooden bridges across the swamp-marsh. I was just done and ready to be not walking anymore. I look forward to the next time.
belexes - Jul 7, 2014 2:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2014
Bierstadt TrailMeetup.com Independence Day hike. This was my 5th time on Bierstadt. The place was a madhouse, as expected. Full parking lots and tons of hikers, but that's all right. The weather was good, a little windy at times, but sunny. There were a few slower hikers in the group, and one turned back before the summit. This was the 1st 14er of 3 in our group.
Onager - Jun 6, 2014 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2014
A beautiful morning.Woke up around 4am and made it to Evans trailhead around 6am. Met a hiker at the lot and we decided to hike together. We hit the trail at 6:30am, made it through the swampy areas easily and over the still frozen snow due to our early start. It was slow going since this was my 2nd 14er and it was her first. We made the summit at 9:45am and got back to the car at noon before a storm rolled our way. Great day!
AM_Hawk - May 31, 2014 10:58 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2014
Postholing builds characterSoft snow over marshes made for some serious postholing even with snowshoes on. Forced to retreat 250ft from summit due to lightning...
BradBartick - May 25, 2014 8:52 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2014
Easy climb in interesting conditionsSolo adventure in every version of inclement weather- snow, hail, wind, freezing rain, large hail, thunder, and intermittent white outs. Good fun on the summit ridge and good time given the conditions. Met up with another solo guy and traded beating the path through snow. Only bad part was freezing creek crossing with weak snow banks. Dropped thigh deep, but gaiters actually kept water out of my boots.
SiberianSayan - May 14, 2014 2:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1988
My 1st 14erApproximate date. Wound up walking through freezing creeks amongst the willows. My first 14er.
MadGrad96 - Nov 1, 2013 7:42 am
BierdstadtClimbed multiple times
alpineair - Oct 28, 2013 10:03 am
Fun!Sawtooth from Evans.
Pewma - Oct 15, 2013 4:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2010
BierstadtNice hike up and did the sawtooth over to Elbert
belexes - Oct 12, 2013 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2013
Bierstadt TrailI had planned to climb Capitol Peak this weekend, but I decided to play it safe. It was clear all day, but cold in the morning. There was a little snow on the ground, more is sure to come. Plenty of hikers on the trail, but not as crazy as a typical summer weeekend. The whole trip took about 4.5 hours, with a break of about 30 minutes on the summit. This was my 4th time on Bierstadt.
DanielL - Oct 9, 2013 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
Snowy June climbClimbed Bierstadt in snowy spring conditions - a great alternative to the easy summer trail and heavy traffic!
cgallaugher - Sep 29, 2013 6:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Early stormsThis was my attempt at a 2nd 14,000 footer and bringing a friend for her first. We had a beautiful day despite a late start: 9:00. The trails were crowded but everyone was friendly. Conditions were great and easy footing. We were just about at the turn for the summit, 13,750 feet, when a bolt of lightening struck the summit sending everyone down. Another bold hit just to the east of us and dark clouds enveloped the mountain. I had crouched down hoping for the storm to pass but there was no indication it would and hoards of people and dogs started hurrying back down. Hail started in earnest and stung any exposed skin as well as filled the trail with ice and the nice footing was complicated as the trail turned to mud mixed with ice. Everyone encouraged each other down the mountain and emphatically shared the feeling of defeat as many of us never got to summit that day. Those who did summit as the lightening struck were shaken, hair had stood on ends for some and you could hear the electricity crackly in the cairns. Am saddened to miss the peak but thankful no one was hurt that day. Definitely a nice climb and will revisit it someday...
jczog - Sep 4, 2013 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2013
Beautiful Day!Went with a friend and spent over an hour socializing on summit. Nice quick walk-up.
TJ311 - Aug 27, 2013 12:02 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
Fifth 14'erMy 2 friends and I made it to the top in 3 hours. I didn't figure this was too awfully bad since we had just flown in from Dallas 36 hours prior to climbing. It's my 5th 14'er. Very crowded on the trail and lots of dogs! Fun time.
xDoogiex - Aug 25, 2013 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2013
Nice daySweet hike. I had no food(gave it to my friend) and 2 hours of sleep so I struggled. I'll have to return and hit it harder solo
Tbacon251 - Aug 4, 2013 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
CrowdedHiked with Ryan and Mareshah. Very crowded mountain.
Peakbug - Jul 7, 2013 5:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2011
4th of JulyWe got up (and down) early to avoid the crowds. Perfect day.