Northwest Ridge route - I heard the gully was loose and dangerous as a result. The Northwest ridge is fun although there are some scary class 3 moves going to down to the Crux Face, with a ton of exposure. Once there, GO LEFT up the face - I brought my two friends up the right side, and it was a strong class 4, maybe touching class 5 and down-climbing would have been very dangerous. I didn't feel comfortable and was rattled for a few days thinking about how I almost got my two friends killed.
Lindsey is a cool mountain, surrounded by a staggeringly beautiful area. However, I did not enjoy the route on the north face! It was probably overall the most legitimately uncomfortable I've ever felt on any route. I'd take the ridge next time! After surviving the mess, and as I was just heading back down into the basin, a friendly breeze blew the wonderful scent of evergreen all the way up out of the lower valleys to my nose.
Great climb with 2 other ladies. Had a great time. Wildflowers were everywhere. Added a little rock scrambling, but easy climb over all. Did not want to leave the peace of the basin.
Sarah Simon - Jul 13, 2013 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
Standard Huerfano approach, north gulley
Thought this was a great mountain. Fantastic scenery, easy-going scrambling. The weather started looking iffy, so we passed on Heurfano and the Iron Nipple...guess I'll have to go back! I love summer in the Sangres. Had a great camping spot about one mile from the TH, slept great near the stream and away from the road.
shanahan96 - Mar 20, 2013 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2012
fourteener finisher
birthday party/fourteener finisher weekend with some of my best friends. a little bit of lingering snow from the previous week's storm was in the shadier sections, but nothing serious. a great weekend!
jamie
williama3 - Feb 3, 2013 10:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2007
First 14er
I'm hooked
milan - Oct 21, 2012 2:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2010
North Face
The gully was much more difficult that I anticipated.
Diggler - Oct 1, 2012 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2012
fun scramble!
NW ridge, w/ Faith. Left TH @ 8.08. Moved quickly across now-familiar trail. Trail straightforward, R below start of standard route saw party of 3 who were going to the ridgeline. Leader suggested it was 4th class. It looked fun, as F & I jumped on it ahead of them. Fun little route! Mostly 3rd, w/ some 4th thrown in here & there. Summited @ 11.35. Enjoyed views before leaving summit @ 12.25.
Decided to summit the Iron Nipple after climbing Lindsey because, well, it’s the IRON NIPPLE! Summited @ 13.34, left @ 13.36. Pleasant hike down. Back @ TH @ 15.55. Nice hike, great views from summit!
Scott - Sep 19, 2012 4:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2012
Lindsey
Kessler was supposed to sing in a church activity, but we both had colds and Kessler had a very sore throat. Rather than stay home and infect everyone (both at home and in public) we decided to break away and go spend some time climbing mountains. We only decided to go about 10 minutes before we left. Gear was quickly thrown in the car and we drove south before spending the night.
The next morning we went for a climb of Mt Lindsey. We made our way up the mountain as quickly as we good, but got sidetracked on a false trail below timberline. We found the error and the correct route and then made our way quickly to timberline. From timberline, it was obvious that much of the route was snow covered.
We hiked over to the couloir and then climbed it. It was pretty icy in places, so we had to be careful. We passed several people in the couloir while making our way up the mountain. We summited in 2 hours 45 minutes, which wasn’t too bad for hacking and coughing. We had some nice views, but it was hazy because of forest fires.
It was very windy on the climb up, but the summit was surprisingly calm. One lady on the summit had banged her leg up good when she slipped on the ice.
After a long lunch we headed back down the mountain via the icy couloir. I slipped a couple times and it was found that the walking stick I stashed on the way up was gone. I assume that someone was having trouble with the slippery conditions and took it. Anyway, I bruised and scraped my side in a short slip before reaching the saddle.
From the saddle, it was decided that we would climb Iron Nipple, but because my walking stick was gone and since I tend to get sore knees without it, we wouldn’t climb Huerfano Peak. We climbed Iron Nipple, which was more interesting than expected before heading back down the mountain and to the vehicle. After that we drove to the Walsenburg area to get ready for a climb of West Spanish Peak.
Northwest Ridge route with Jamie, Steve, Jim and Josh. This was Jamie's final 14er! Congrats Jamie!
theuglybear - Aug 29, 2012 9:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2012
Northwest Ridge > Crap Gully
Love that ridge! I only wish it was longer. I had the summit to myself for the first half hour. Beautiful mountain.
pacojgarza - Aug 21, 2012 4:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2012
1st of Fifteen peaks
Summited Lindsey dead last via the standard route around 1 PM after a late start (10:10 AM) just coming into Colorado from Houston. Luckily there were no storms; great views all around. It was my first peak on my 13 day long Colorado trip.
Ken Dammen - Aug 15, 2012 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2012
North Side
Climbed the standard route with buddy Dustin. This was a loose nasty climb up the gullys. Keep to the right on solid rock and wear a helmet like the others said. Beautiful hike up to the start of the gulley.
I think this peak is underrated both difficulty and scenery wise. Upper Huerfano basin is a pretty cool place. I climbed up the ridge route which has good rock. I would say the crux is class 3 if you go toward the left. I took the gulley down which is loaded with dangerous loose rock
Well earned summit. Made it interesting with the dog but none the less made the summit. Beautiful river basin! Will be back for IN and Huerfano. No crowds(3 people) the day before 4th of July!!
Matt Lemke - Jun 2, 2012 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2012
With Huerfano
Warm but windy morning and a fun NW ridge! Also included centennial Huerfano Peak
DerekFreed - Apr 3, 2012 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2009
Via NW Ridge
NW Ridge to the summit (over NW Lindsey) and down the standard gully. Wish I had descended the same way, the ridge was much more enjoyable.
thatnissanguy - Nov 1, 2011 12:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2011
NW Ridge
Came for the couloir, left with the NW Ridge. Can't say I regret it!
DanielL - Oct 9, 2013 12:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2011
Northwest Ridge climbEarly morning climb of the Northwest Ridge route - a fun scramble, definitely more worth climbing than the standard North gully!
cdevenney84 - Sep 22, 2013 6:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2013
Go LEFT at the CRUX on the ridgeNorthwest Ridge route - I heard the gully was loose and dangerous as a result. The Northwest ridge is fun although there are some scary class 3 moves going to down to the Crux Face, with a ton of exposure. Once there, GO LEFT up the face - I brought my two friends up the right side, and it was a strong class 4, maybe touching class 5 and down-climbing would have been very dangerous. I didn't feel comfortable and was rattled for a few days thinking about how I almost got my two friends killed.
Gareth - Sep 3, 2013 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2013
North FaceLindsey is a cool mountain, surrounded by a staggeringly beautiful area. However, I did not enjoy the route on the north face! It was probably overall the most legitimately uncomfortable I've ever felt on any route. I'd take the ridge next time! After surviving the mess, and as I was just heading back down into the basin, a friendly breeze blew the wonderful scent of evergreen all the way up out of the lower valleys to my nose.
astroclimber - Jul 19, 2013 2:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
Standard RouteGreat climb with 2 other ladies. Had a great time. Wildflowers were everywhere. Added a little rock scrambling, but easy climb over all. Did not want to leave the peace of the basin.
Sarah Simon - Jul 13, 2013 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
Standard Huerfano approach, north gulleyThought this was a great mountain. Fantastic scenery, easy-going scrambling. The weather started looking iffy, so we passed on Heurfano and the Iron Nipple...guess I'll have to go back! I love summer in the Sangres. Had a great camping spot about one mile from the TH, slept great near the stream and away from the road.
shanahan96 - Mar 20, 2013 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2012
fourteener finisherbirthday party/fourteener finisher weekend with some of my best friends. a little bit of lingering snow from the previous week's storm was in the shadier sections, but nothing serious. a great weekend!
jamie
williama3 - Feb 3, 2013 10:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2007
First 14erI'm hooked
milan - Oct 21, 2012 2:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2010
North FaceThe gully was much more difficult that I anticipated.
Diggler - Oct 1, 2012 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2012
fun scramble!NW ridge, w/ Faith. Left TH @ 8.08. Moved quickly across now-familiar trail. Trail straightforward, R below start of standard route saw party of 3 who were going to the ridgeline. Leader suggested it was 4th class. It looked fun, as F & I jumped on it ahead of them. Fun little route! Mostly 3rd, w/ some 4th thrown in here & there. Summited @ 11.35. Enjoyed views before leaving summit @ 12.25.
Decided to summit the Iron Nipple after climbing Lindsey because, well, it’s the IRON NIPPLE! Summited @ 13.34, left @ 13.36. Pleasant hike down. Back @ TH @ 15.55. Nice hike, great views from summit!
Kessler - Sep 19, 2012 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2012
Lindsey9-16-2012
Scott - Sep 19, 2012 4:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2012
LindseyKessler was supposed to sing in a church activity, but we both had colds and Kessler had a very sore throat. Rather than stay home and infect everyone (both at home and in public) we decided to break away and go spend some time climbing mountains. We only decided to go about 10 minutes before we left. Gear was quickly thrown in the car and we drove south before spending the night.
The next morning we went for a climb of Mt Lindsey. We made our way up the mountain as quickly as we good, but got sidetracked on a false trail below timberline. We found the error and the correct route and then made our way quickly to timberline. From timberline, it was obvious that much of the route was snow covered.
We hiked over to the couloir and then climbed it. It was pretty icy in places, so we had to be careful. We passed several people in the couloir while making our way up the mountain. We summited in 2 hours 45 minutes, which wasn’t too bad for hacking and coughing. We had some nice views, but it was hazy because of forest fires.
It was very windy on the climb up, but the summit was surprisingly calm. One lady on the summit had banged her leg up good when she slipped on the ice.
After a long lunch we headed back down the mountain via the icy couloir. I slipped a couple times and it was found that the walking stick I stashed on the way up was gone. I assume that someone was having trouble with the slippery conditions and took it. Anyway, I bruised and scraped my side in a short slip before reaching the saddle.
From the saddle, it was decided that we would climb Iron Nipple, but because my walking stick was gone and since I tend to get sore knees without it, we wouldn’t climb Huerfano Peak. We climbed Iron Nipple, which was more interesting than expected before heading back down the mountain and to the vehicle. After that we drove to the Walsenburg area to get ready for a climb of West Spanish Peak.
chicagotransplant - Sep 17, 2012 12:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2012
NW RidgeNorthwest Ridge route with Jamie, Steve, Jim and Josh. This was Jamie's final 14er! Congrats Jamie!
theuglybear - Aug 29, 2012 9:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2012
Northwest Ridge > Crap GullyLove that ridge! I only wish it was longer. I had the summit to myself for the first half hour. Beautiful mountain.
pacojgarza - Aug 21, 2012 4:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2012
1st of Fifteen peaksSummited Lindsey dead last via the standard route around 1 PM after a late start (10:10 AM) just coming into Colorado from Houston. Luckily there were no storms; great views all around. It was my first peak on my 13 day long Colorado trip.
Ken Dammen - Aug 15, 2012 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2012
North SideClimbed the standard route with buddy Dustin. This was a loose nasty climb up the gullys. Keep to the right on solid rock and wear a helmet like the others said. Beautiful hike up to the start of the gulley.
boisedoc - Jul 22, 2012 11:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2012
underratedI think this peak is underrated both difficulty and scenery wise. Upper Huerfano basin is a pretty cool place. I climbed up the ridge route which has good rock. I would say the crux is class 3 if you go toward the left. I took the gulley down which is loaded with dangerous loose rock
JohnnyCO - Jul 3, 2012 8:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2012
Great Morning SummitWell earned summit. Made it interesting with the dog but none the less made the summit. Beautiful river basin! Will be back for IN and Huerfano. No crowds(3 people) the day before 4th of July!!
Matt Lemke - Jun 2, 2012 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2012
With HuerfanoWarm but windy morning and a fun NW ridge! Also included centennial Huerfano Peak
DerekFreed - Apr 3, 2012 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2009
Via NW RidgeNW Ridge to the summit (over NW Lindsey) and down the standard gully. Wish I had descended the same way, the ridge was much more enjoyable.
thatnissanguy - Nov 1, 2011 12:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2011
NW RidgeCame for the couloir, left with the NW Ridge. Can't say I regret it!