Planned on doing the SW Slopes but ended up in the amphitheater where we hit the West Couloir right up the gut. A little longer but better scenery. Descended SW Slopes. Awesome weather and amazing views.
Overcast skies caused me to push a bit harder in an effort to beat the weather, but nature allowed me on the summit and even brought a bit of sun near tree line on the descent. Encountered parades of hikers above tree line, but hiked back nearly alone.
noahs213 - Jul 8, 2007 8:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
Colorado Trail
Climbed it at night on a fullmoon and stayed on top for the sun to rise. CLimbed both subpeaks. Very beautiful.
lanagordon - Jun 30, 2007 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2007
No Problem
The golden 14th 14er!
Easy hike. Great weather. Followed by burgers in Buena Vista. Couldn't ask for a better day!
Panthera uncia - Jun 17, 2007 6:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2005
Stardard route
Woke up early and was first to the summit. Great view!
crzyjt - Jun 7, 2007 11:21 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2007
ski descent SW gulley
Snow storm set in with winds gusting hard enough to knock us over. Summited in whiteout and descended back to south ridge in white out and crazy winds. We were able to find our way back to the gulley we climbed and as we descended this gulley, the weather became more agreeable. An awesome day with some tricky route finding and weather conditions that were unexpected for early june. Got to ski a little powder from the fresh snow.
Peak_Bagger - May 15, 2007 7:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2002
SW Slopes
A little more fun than the main route, true summit was a little tricky to find.
spannring29 - Feb 25, 2007 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2006
Not Today
Started from the N. Halfmoon TH to take the SW slopes route. Great hike. I had the entire area to myself, but clouds and thunder turned me back just shy of the summit ridge. There's always next year!
Anya Jingle - Jan 17, 2007 1:19 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2002
Via Southwest Slopes from North Halfmoon Creek trailhead
Beautiful hike. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
boisedoc - Dec 17, 2006 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 1989
full moon
Climbed under a full moon. Couldnt see much but the view is similar to those on surrounding mountains
bjd5578 - Sep 14, 2006 3:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2005
The Southeast Ridge
Decided to tackle Mt. Massive from the Southeast Ridge for a different approach. Climbed over three peaks before reaching Mt. Massive for an exhausting but fun climb. Returned via the standard trail.
ericd - Sep 4, 2006 6:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2006
Via Colorado Trail
Gental climb considering rise over run (4370' for 6.8miles). Several sub-summits on ridgeline and very panaramic. Ideal weather. 4hrs time up for 2nd 14er after acclimatizing overnight and prime rib in Leadville.
Clouds lifted as we left the trail head in the morning from the Colorado Main Range Trail. All around perfect climb with Andy.
Will Davis - Sep 1, 2006 2:23 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2005
East Slopes
Nice weather, good hike. My legs took a beating on the way down.
shanrickv - Aug 20, 2006 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Southeast Ridge
Climbed the long challenging southeast ridge with Alan and Robert and then completed the loop with the Massive Trail. It was a great day with typical crazy Colorado weather. We experienced sunshine, rain, snow, fog, wind and fortunately distant thunder.
CODave - Aug 12, 2006 5:25 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2006
Chad Couch - Aug 2, 2007 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2007
2nd time up this one...Weather looked a little iffy, but it turned out to be a great day. Climbed with Ian, up in 4:20, down in 3:20.
I like it on top - Aug 1, 2007 1:39 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2004
Standard RouteFun day. Weather on top was perfect, spent almost an hour eating lunch.
LonePeakFreak - Jul 31, 2007 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2007
West CouloirPlanned on doing the SW Slopes but ended up in the amphitheater where we hit the West Couloir right up the gut. A little longer but better scenery. Descended SW Slopes. Awesome weather and amazing views.
Tajji - Jul 22, 2007 11:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2007
Via Massive TrailOvercast skies caused me to push a bit harder in an effort to beat the weather, but nature allowed me on the summit and even brought a bit of sun near tree line on the descent. Encountered parades of hikers above tree line, but hiked back nearly alone.
noahs213 - Jul 8, 2007 8:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
Colorado TrailClimbed it at night on a fullmoon and stayed on top for the sun to rise. CLimbed both subpeaks. Very beautiful.
lanagordon - Jun 30, 2007 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2007
No ProblemThe golden 14th 14er!
Easy hike. Great weather. Followed by burgers in Buena Vista. Couldn't ask for a better day!
Scott Rogers - Jun 25, 2007 8:20 pm
Half Moon Rising...Fun climb back in the day when I was a young'un
Panthera uncia - Jun 17, 2007 6:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2005
Stardard routeWoke up early and was first to the summit. Great view!
crzyjt - Jun 7, 2007 11:21 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2007
ski descent SW gulleySnow storm set in with winds gusting hard enough to knock us over. Summited in whiteout and descended back to south ridge in white out and crazy winds. We were able to find our way back to the gulley we climbed and as we descended this gulley, the weather became more agreeable. An awesome day with some tricky route finding and weather conditions that were unexpected for early june. Got to ski a little powder from the fresh snow.
Peak_Bagger - May 15, 2007 7:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2002
SW SlopesA little more fun than the main route, true summit was a little tricky to find.
spannring29 - Feb 25, 2007 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2006
Not TodayStarted from the N. Halfmoon TH to take the SW slopes route. Great hike. I had the entire area to myself, but clouds and thunder turned me back just shy of the summit ridge. There's always next year!
Anya Jingle - Jan 17, 2007 1:19 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2002
Via Southwest Slopes from North Halfmoon Creek trailheadBeautiful hike. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
boisedoc - Dec 17, 2006 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 1989
full moonClimbed under a full moon. Couldnt see much but the view is similar to those on surrounding mountains
royswkr - Sep 20, 2006 11:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 1991
Standard route, quite a slog.
bjd5578 - Sep 14, 2006 3:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2005
The Southeast RidgeDecided to tackle Mt. Massive from the Southeast Ridge for a different approach. Climbed over three peaks before reaching Mt. Massive for an exhausting but fun climb. Returned via the standard trail.
ericd - Sep 4, 2006 6:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2006
Via Colorado TrailGental climb considering rise over run (4370' for 6.8miles). Several sub-summits on ridgeline and very panaramic. Ideal weather. 4hrs time up for 2nd 14er after acclimatizing overnight and prime rib in Leadville.
Avsfan023 - Sep 3, 2006 1:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2006
PerfectionClouds lifted as we left the trail head in the morning from the Colorado Main Range Trail. All around perfect climb with Andy.
Will Davis - Sep 1, 2006 2:23 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2005
East SlopesNice weather, good hike. My legs took a beating on the way down.
shanrickv - Aug 20, 2006 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Southeast RidgeClimbed the long challenging southeast ridge with Alan and Robert and then completed the loop with the Massive Trail. It was a great day with typical crazy Colorado weather. We experienced sunshine, rain, snow, fog, wind and fortunately distant thunder.
CODave - Aug 12, 2006 5:25 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2006
Southwest SlopesQuick day on Massive, beautiful weather