shanahan96 - Feb 7, 2012 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2012
belford-oxford winter combo
not the easiest day with deep snow in unexpected places above treeline. took 2.5 hrs to wallow from belford to oxford through crotch deep snow. flurries on oxford's summit, a great feeling!
jamie
Matt Lemke - Jan 4, 2012 11:47 pm Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2012
With Belford in Winter
First summits of the 2012 year for me. What a fantastic winter day it was. Two 14ers and great views
Ted Eliason - Oct 13, 2011 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2007
Enchained Missouri, Belford, Oxford
A death slog to and from Belford after hitting Missouri first thing in the am.
alpspitze - Aug 15, 2011 10:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2011
Belford and Oxford
Very windy on the ridge from Belford. Nice weather even though it was supposed to be rough.
After doing Belford a few years ago, but not bagging Oxford, it was time to get Oxford. Headed up the standard route of Belford and then made the traverse over to Oxford. On the return, instead of going back over Belford we headed down to Elkhead Pass and then down the whole length of Missouri Gulch. While longer it is far less steep. If I was do do either of these peaks I'd probably go up this route. In addition to being less steep, it was far less crowded.
I like it on top - Jul 3, 2011 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2011
bryangast - Jan 7, 2010 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1991
top
Another one down.
Senad Rizvanovic - Nov 24, 2009 12:38 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2009
spring hike
I hiked Mt. Oxford via Mt. Belford from the Missouri Gulch trail, veruy nice hike in spring.
Ken Dammen - Sep 29, 2009 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2009
West Ridge Belford Traverse
Completed this after climbing Missouri. The Missouri/Oxford/Belford loop was very difficult and a long day. 14+ miles and over 7,000 ft. elevation gain. Need to have a full day of good weather to safely complete this trip.
Climbed Belford and Oxford from Missouri Gulch TH. Easy hiking, good trail, nice views.
Sarah Simon - Aug 30, 2009 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
Missouri Gulch Belford/Oxford
We really enjoyed this summit, kicking back and eating lunch while talking to other hikers and snapping photos. An early start this day allowed us ample time to relax and take in the Sawatch views. I confess I did NOT so much enjoy the re-ascent of Belford, but it was tolerable. Partner: Deb.
shanahan96 - Feb 7, 2012 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2012
belford-oxford winter combonot the easiest day with deep snow in unexpected places above treeline. took 2.5 hrs to wallow from belford to oxford through crotch deep snow. flurries on oxford's summit, a great feeling!
jamie
Matt Lemke - Jan 4, 2012 11:47 pm Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2012
With Belford in WinterFirst summits of the 2012 year for me. What a fantastic winter day it was. Two 14ers and great views
Ted Eliason - Oct 13, 2011 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2007
Enchained Missouri, Belford, OxfordA death slog to and from Belford after hitting Missouri first thing in the am.
alpspitze - Aug 15, 2011 10:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2011
Belford and OxfordVery windy on the ridge from Belford. Nice weather even though it was supposed to be rough.
argothor - Jul 25, 2011 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2011
Belford/OxfordAfter doing Belford a few years ago, but not bagging Oxford, it was time to get Oxford. Headed up the standard route of Belford and then made the traverse over to Oxford. On the return, instead of going back over Belford we headed down to Elkhead Pass and then down the whole length of Missouri Gulch. While longer it is far less steep. If I was do do either of these peaks I'd probably go up this route. In addition to being less steep, it was far less crowded.
I like it on top - Jul 3, 2011 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2011
Missouri GulchThis finishes my Sawatch 14ers. Beautiful Day.
JustinShapiro - Jul 2, 2011 9:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2011
Nice Dayw/ Belford
Jeremy Hakes - Apr 23, 2011 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
WalkingLots of walking.
centrifuge - Jan 12, 2011 10:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2007
belford oxford comboon the b-day weekend, worked well!
rockymountaindiva - Oct 11, 2010 12:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
ComboWith Belford.
Midlife Mountaineer - Sep 12, 2010 10:26 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2010
Belford Oxford comboUnrelenting high winds all day made this hike more challenging than normal. Great day for pics if I could hold on to my camera!#15.
Vagabond Manifesto - Aug 16, 2010 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
With BelfordCloudless day, lounged around on the summit for a while, no reason to finish quickly. Easy peak, but the return over Belford gets the lungs going.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jun 21, 2010 10:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2010
Bel & OxSolo. 5 hours 45 mins with an extra half mile + added. Nice run back to camp from the summit of Belford.
utclimber - May 18, 2010 8:37 pm
Belford and OxfordDid the standard Belford/Oxford combination in September 1997.
theREALCarpeDM - Apr 8, 2010 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
combo'ed with BelfordThis hike got me to my 2007 goal.
bryangast - Jan 7, 2010 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1991
topAnother one down.
Senad Rizvanovic - Nov 24, 2009 12:38 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2009
spring hikeI hiked Mt. Oxford via Mt. Belford from the Missouri Gulch trail, veruy nice hike in spring.
Ken Dammen - Sep 29, 2009 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2009
West Ridge Belford TraverseCompleted this after climbing Missouri. The Missouri/Oxford/Belford loop was very difficult and a long day. 14+ miles and over 7,000 ft. elevation gain. Need to have a full day of good weather to safely complete this trip.
strudolyubov - Sep 11, 2009 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2009
Belford and OxfordClimbed Belford and Oxford from Missouri Gulch TH. Easy hiking, good trail, nice views.
Sarah Simon - Aug 30, 2009 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
Missouri Gulch Belford/OxfordWe really enjoyed this summit, kicking back and eating lunch while talking to other hikers and snapping photos. An early start this day allowed us ample time to relax and take in the Sawatch views. I confess I did NOT so much enjoy the re-ascent of Belford, but it was tolerable. Partner: Deb.