This was a really fun after work climb. I started at 7:00 and got back to my car at Summit Lake at 10:00. I followed Mount Evans Loop exactly except that I descended the road because it was quite dark and I accidentally left my headlamp in the car. With a headlamp, I could have descended Evans' ridge directly back to the lake, so keep in mind that this climb can be made more quickly than in 3 hours! Highly recommended for a post-work climb!
Route Climbed: Chicago Creek (from Echo Lake) Date Climbed: July 5,2005
Did the circut clockwise, Mount Evans via "Northeast Face" and then over to Mount Spalding via "Summit Ridge" and back to Echo Lake. Note: CFI (Colorado Fourtneers Initiative) is actively working on the Chicago Lakes to Summit Lake section of the trail.
Route Climbed: The Snave Date Climbed: July 4 2005
Climbed the route with Dudethatmusthurt, the route was a little bit harder then the class 4 rating that Roach writes about. There were no clouds in the sky and not much snow in the final strech, so I didnt need the crampons I forgot. Overall a great day and a great climb.
Route Climbed: From Guanella Pass Date Climbed: Friday June 24,2005
Started up at 6:51AM, broke left off the Bierstadt trail shortly after crossing the creek, lots of willow bashing and very wet as I worked my way around the hill and over to the gully. Straight up the gully, still quite wet and somewhat loose scree. I managed to lose the trail as I headed for the wrong (false) summit by going too high. I then went lower to the right of the ridge and followed the cairns to the real summit at 10:22. Stayed about 30 mins as the clouds were starting to build, back down to the car by 1:26PM, saw only one person all day long. My 12th 14'er. Sweet!!
Route Climbed: Traverse of Sawtooth from Bierstadt Date Climbed: July 2004
The Sawtooth would probably be a better and more asthetic choice traversing from Evans to Bierstadt. Going the other way leaves you on Evans loooong and boring west ridge at the end of your climb. It's a definite will sapper. Unless you're only into grabbing 14'ers "officially" by having minimum elevation gains, do this circuit from the Evans/Epaulet saddle. It keeps you off the trade routes and above treeline all day. A rope is overkill for this traverse as well. Also, for anyone contemplating a North Face climb of Evans by some route, I once watched in horror as two brats hurled rocks into the void from the summit. Wear a helmet and start EARLY.
Route Climbed: The North Face Date Climbed: June 18, 2005
The North Face was a fun easy climb, the summit was nice... not a cloud in the sky. We descended the Crystal which was a mixture of steep ice, snow, and rock it was interesting
Route Climbed: Summit Lake Date Climbed: June 17, 2005
I climbed Mt. Evans with my dad for a little Father's-Day-weekend-fun. It was a great climb--a beautiful, clear sunny Colorado day and only a little snow to contend with. It felt good to be at the top knowing that we climbed it.
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass Date Climbed: August 5, 2004
Started at Guanella Pass- 3rd time I've been on the start of this trail, but the 1st time I've had to get off it & bushwack/marshstomp- crazy stuff! We fell for the first false summit attached to the Sawtooth, went clear to the left of it & summited side mountains, then saw the "dum" road leading to the top of Evans & figured out where we were! Yes- lots of extra mileage to get to the summit of Evans, & quite an adventure on the way back down (thought we'd sink in the marshes), but any hike is always a good hike when you're hiking the mountains of Colorado! I love this stuff!!! (and I just hit double digits on climbing 14ers!:-)
Route Climbed: Bierstadt evans combo Date Climbed: June 2002
I was sick from the altitude right off the bat, or maybe too much beer, I did drink so much I passed out in the front of my truck. It was cold & I didn’t take enough clothes. I couldn’t eat because I was nauseous. I took a picture of Matt holding a Redwings flag on the summit of Bierstadt. The traverse to Evans was fun, it took us two hours. When getting on the Evans ridgeline stay to the right and low. Getting back was hell. I could barely move going through the reeds, it sucked. It took ten hours. I swore that would be the last time I do a peak hungover.
Route Climbed: Sunrise Couloir Date Climbed: July 2002
Solo trip. My first Class 3 route. I couloir was steep and real loose. I didn't know any better, but had a blast. Their was still snow at the top of the couloir and I got a little off route and onto some steep rock. No worries. I followed the West Ridge, summited, then descended the Northeast Face.
Accompanied by Hays and Spolek. My second ascent was via Bierstadt and the sawtooth. Awesome trip!
RyanS - Jul 18, 2005 3:46 pm
Route Climbed: Mount Evans Loop Date Climbed: July 14, 2005This was a really fun after work climb. I started at 7:00 and got back to my car at Summit Lake at 10:00. I followed Mount Evans Loop exactly except that I descended the road because it was quite dark and I accidentally left my headlamp in the car. With a headlamp, I could have descended Evans' ridge directly back to the lake, so keep in mind that this climb can be made more quickly than in 3 hours! Highly recommended for a post-work climb!
395guy - Jul 15, 2005 10:19 am
Route Climbed: Mount Evans Road - bike Date Climbed: Thursday, July 14, 2005Biked up Mt Evans road from Idaho Springs. 28 miles uphill. 7000' elevation gain. Beautiful ride. Hiked the last 140' to truly bag the peak.
lilmantis - Jul 15, 2005 12:03 am
Route Climbed: Sawtooth from Bierstadt Date Climbed: 7/13/05This was a great climb except for the bushwacking we had to do on the way down. I had a cold so the going was slow (Dude, that DID hurt!)
rockcairn - Jul 14, 2005 7:26 pm
Route Climbed: Chicago Creek (from Echo Lake) Date Climbed: July 5,2005Did the circut clockwise, Mount Evans via "Northeast Face" and then over to Mount Spalding via "Summit Ridge" and back to Echo Lake. Note: CFI (Colorado Fourtneers Initiative) is actively working on the Chicago Lakes to Summit Lake section of the trail.
DudeThatMustHurt - Jul 14, 2005 12:07 pm
Route Climbed: SawTooth - West Ridge Date Climbed: 7-13-05Long Day, partner was sick so going was very slow. but still made summit.
Summit Log had no paper, just a buisness card and no pen
doumall - Jul 13, 2005 2:40 pm
Route Climbed: Bierstadt East Ridge / Sawtooth Date Climbed: August, 14 200433rd 14er!
DudeThatMustHurt - Jul 7, 2005 12:49 pm
Route Climbed: Snave II Date Climbed: 7-4-05Ya what cheff said, I was there!!!!
chef007 - Jul 5, 2005 1:58 am
Route Climbed: The Snave Date Climbed: July 4 2005Climbed the route with Dudethatmusthurt, the route was a little bit harder then the class 4 rating that Roach writes about. There were no clouds in the sky and not much snow in the final strech, so I didnt need the crampons I forgot. Overall a great day and a great climb.
myrone - Jun 26, 2005 7:49 am
Route Climbed: From Guanella Pass Date Climbed: Friday June 24,2005Started up at 6:51AM, broke left off the Bierstadt trail shortly after crossing the creek, lots of willow bashing and very wet as I worked my way around the hill and over to the gully. Straight up the gully, still quite wet and somewhat loose scree. I managed to lose the trail as I headed for the wrong (false) summit by going too high. I then went lower to the right of the ridge and followed the cairns to the real summit at 10:22. Stayed about 30 mins as the clouds were starting to build, back down to the car by 1:26PM, saw only one person all day long. My 12th 14'er. Sweet!!
umbra alta - Jun 22, 2005 1:10 pm
Route Climbed: Traverse of Sawtooth from Bierstadt Date Climbed: July 2004The Sawtooth would probably be a better and more asthetic choice traversing from Evans to Bierstadt. Going the other way leaves you on Evans loooong and boring west ridge at the end of your climb. It's a definite will sapper. Unless you're only into grabbing 14'ers "officially" by having minimum elevation gains, do this circuit from the Evans/Epaulet saddle. It keeps you off the trade routes and above treeline all day. A rope is overkill for this traverse as well. Also, for anyone contemplating a North Face climb of Evans by some route, I once watched in horror as two brats hurled rocks into the void from the summit. Wear a helmet and start EARLY.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jun 20, 2005 1:24 pm
Route Climbed: Evans via Guanella Pass Date Climbed: 8/03Long, beautiful hike.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jun 20, 2005 1:23 pm
Route Climbed: The Slabs, 5.7 Date Climbed: 7/05/04Fun slab climbing on lichen covered granite.
James C - Jun 18, 2005 5:09 pm
Route Climbed: The North Face Date Climbed: June 18, 2005The North Face was a fun easy climb, the summit was nice... not a cloud in the sky. We descended the Crystal which was a mixture of steep ice, snow, and rock it was interesting
DylanWann - Jun 18, 2005 4:42 pm
Route Climbed: Summit Lake Date Climbed: June 17, 2005I climbed Mt. Evans with my dad for a little Father's-Day-weekend-fun. It was a great climb--a beautiful, clear sunny Colorado day and only a little snow to contend with. It felt good to be at the top knowing that we climbed it.
mtoensing2002 - May 30, 2005 7:55 pm
Route Climbed: summit lake to summit Date Climbed: august 2004Great Face on the mountain just keeps rising.
ktiffany22 - May 15, 2005 10:47 pm
Route Climbed: Guanella Pass Date Climbed: August 5, 2004Started at Guanella Pass- 3rd time I've been on the start of this trail, but the 1st time I've had to get off it & bushwack/marshstomp- crazy stuff! We fell for the first false summit attached to the Sawtooth, went clear to the left of it & summited side mountains, then saw the "dum" road leading to the top of Evans & figured out where we were! Yes- lots of extra mileage to get to the summit of Evans, & quite an adventure on the way back down (thought we'd sink in the marshes), but any hike is always a good hike when you're hiking the mountains of Colorado! I love this stuff!!! (and I just hit double digits on climbing 14ers!:-)
Genghis Climber - Apr 10, 2005 10:22 pm
Route Climbed: Sawtooth Ridge Date Climbed: August 13, 2004Pretty easy climb, nothing to it just walking up basically. Fun time with a good view.
coloradoattorney - Apr 5, 2005 12:29 am
Route Climbed: North Face Date Climbed: 7/7/00I did not think it would be that hard. Beware of lightning. The clouds find you fast.
alpine master - Apr 3, 2005 11:35 pm
Route Climbed: Bierstadt evans combo Date Climbed: June 2002I was sick from the altitude right off the bat, or maybe too much beer, I did drink so much I passed out in the front of my truck. It was cold & I didn’t take enough clothes. I couldn’t eat because I was nauseous. I took a picture of Matt holding a Redwings flag on the summit of Bierstadt. The traverse to Evans was fun, it took us two hours. When getting on the Evans ridgeline stay to the right and low. Getting back was hell. I could barely move going through the reeds, it sucked. It took ten hours. I swore that would be the last time I do a peak hungover.
Old Ickabod - Mar 29, 2005 9:18 pm
Route Climbed: Sunrise Couloir Date Climbed: July 2002Solo trip. My first Class 3 route. I couloir was steep and real loose. I didn't know any better, but had a blast. Their was still snow at the top of the couloir and I got a little off route and onto some steep rock. No worries. I followed the West Ridge, summited, then descended the Northeast Face.
Accompanied by Hays and Spolek. My second ascent was via Bierstadt and the sawtooth. Awesome trip!