REM - Jun 25, 2011 8:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007
From Thomas Lakes
One of the few mountains I know my Mother to have climbed.
JohnnyCO - Feb 8, 2011 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2010
Great 4th
Climbed Sopris on the 4th of July. What a great time. July 3rd at the lakes, where are rowdy neighbors made it a fun evening. Only summitted the eastern summit... we'll be back for the other.
cp0915 - Jul 15, 2010 10:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2010
Trail
5:10 RT. Fun solo hike.
BLong - Apr 21, 2010 12:32 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2010
Spring Ski
I have been on Sopris a couple times. Got to summit and ski the peak this spring. We skinned up the main bowl off to the looker's left of the center summit. Great trip. Good skiing conditions. Unsupportive snow on the way out made for a difficult exit.
Epica - Sep 21, 2009 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 1999
Every year on June 23rd
Four years in a row I climbed this mountain on the anniversary of my husband's death. He was killed by a drunk driver in 1997. I later started exploring other mountains.
I went with my usual IU hiking companions. We almost turned around in the middle of the hike because it was so windy and cold. Luckily Dennis had some fantastic cookies that he shared with us, and we managed to get a little more inspiration to keep going. It's a good thing we summited, because it was perfectly clear, and this mountain had great views at the top.
edevart - Aug 10, 2009 12:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
Standard route from TH. A formidable 12er. Both summits. Couldn't have wished for a better day. Kinda creepy that there is cell phone reception at the top. I will always love this mountain and it will forever be one of my favorites!
Panthera uncia - Jun 5, 2009 11:58 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2009
6000+ feet!
Bushwhacked up from the Crystal River (~6600’) to the west bowl and then cramponed up dust covered snow to the west summit. It was an awesome experience on a wild mountain!
punchline - Mar 13, 2009 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2008
From Thomas Lakes
Spent the night in the Thomas Lakes area then up to the summit.
kavak - Jul 7, 2008 10:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2008
Thomas Lakes approach
I have always wanted to summit this peak. It was a surprising workout for what is considered a lower peak in Colorado. The views of Capitol Peak were incredible. My sojourn on the summit was cut short by advancing dark clouds from the main Elk mountain Range summits. I descended into these clouds. This is what climbing these summits is all about.
Despite horrific wind we managed to summit. I wouldn't let anyone turn back and said we had to keep going. Great hike to do in the fall - the aspen were wonderful.
haytraci - Jun 28, 2007 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2007
Thomas Lakes
What a beautiful hike! And very popular--we didn't even start out until nearly 1:30PM and still saw tons of people. There was even someone heading up after us. Besides that, keep in mind, this is a long one. Also, there is no water past the lakes, so take plenty.
seth@LOKI - Jun 5, 2007 6:41 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2007
Finally made it!!!
Though not a High 13er/14er, this has been a goal for a long time. Thanks to Britette and Skier X, I finally made the East Summmit after 1 1/2 false starts...
Now I need to go back to gloat over Glenwood for real...I mean enjoy the townie view whie skiing into the unknown down the Crystal Chute. ;}
Britette - May 29, 2007 1:58 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2007
Thomas Lakes Bowl
With xskier77 and seth@loki. Nice ski from summit to Thomas Lakes.
xskier77 - May 28, 2007 5:13 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2007
Spring Skiing
On trail by 4am and made the summit just under 6 hours later. Skied from the summit down Thomas Lake bowl. The snow was great up high and a little sticky toward the bottom. The snow also only went as far as the lakes so we had to pack our skis back to the car.
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: September 5th or so
Brilliant day in the backcountry. After some deliberation the CMC "posse" opted for the elegant northeast ridge (my plans for the northeast ridge fell in conjunction with a Colorado Mountain College program put on by Chase Macek and Juliann Phillips). Hence we attacked. Our numbers were around 12 with all members summiting. The northeast ridge was chosen because of the aesthetic line it provided to the summit. As a fellow summiter Chase pointed out there is a knob (Brian's Knob), more specifically a gendarme or pinnacle, at around 12,200 feet. The pinnacle seems unpassable from the lakes; it proved to be a fun class 3 scramble to regain the ridge. All in all a great day out. Highly recommended route if you are interested in a non-standard route up a nothing short of supreme mountain.
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: September 4,2005
A great scramble up the northeast ridge. From the campground at Thomas lakes, walk north to northeast around the lakes over many boulders at the lakes edge. Continue up the ridge to the East peak. You will know you are going the right way when you see a big knob at about 12,000 ft continue to the summit. A great scramble the whole way with awesome views of Capitol and Sunlight along with spring valley and the Elks. A Beautiful mountain.
REM - Jun 25, 2011 8:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007
From Thomas LakesOne of the few mountains I know my Mother to have climbed.
JohnnyCO - Feb 8, 2011 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2010
Great 4thClimbed Sopris on the 4th of July. What a great time. July 3rd at the lakes, where are rowdy neighbors made it a fun evening. Only summitted the eastern summit... we'll be back for the other.
climbingfurry - Jan 24, 2011 10:37 am
many timesi have been up Sopris many times from a couple of routes, summer and winter. Has to be one of Colorado's best 12ers
Vagabond Manifesto - Aug 16, 2010 3:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2010
Thomas LakesBoth summits. Bluebird day for a while.
cp0915 - Jul 15, 2010 10:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2010
Trail5:10 RT. Fun solo hike.
BLong - Apr 21, 2010 12:32 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2010
Spring SkiI have been on Sopris a couple times. Got to summit and ski the peak this spring. We skinned up the main bowl off to the looker's left of the center summit. Great trip. Good skiing conditions. Unsupportive snow on the way out made for a difficult exit.
Epica - Sep 21, 2009 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 1999
Every year on June 23rdFour years in a row I climbed this mountain on the anniversary of my husband's death. He was killed by a drunk driver in 1997. I later started exploring other mountains.
colinpence - Sep 18, 2009 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2005
awesome views... tremendous windsI went with my usual IU hiking companions. We almost turned around in the middle of the hike because it was so windy and cold. Luckily Dennis had some fantastic cookies that he shared with us, and we managed to get a little more inspiration to keep going. It's a good thing we summited, because it was perfectly clear, and this mountain had great views at the top.
edevart - Aug 10, 2009 12:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
kinda brutal reallySteep walkup. Loved it.
JoeyBagoDonuts - Jul 27, 2009 4:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2009
One of my FavoritesStandard route from TH. A formidable 12er. Both summits. Couldn't have wished for a better day. Kinda creepy that there is cell phone reception at the top. I will always love this mountain and it will forever be one of my favorites!
Panthera uncia - Jun 5, 2009 11:58 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2009
6000+ feet!Bushwhacked up from the Crystal River (~6600’) to the west bowl and then cramponed up dust covered snow to the west summit. It was an awesome experience on a wild mountain!
punchline - Mar 13, 2009 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2008
From Thomas LakesSpent the night in the Thomas Lakes area then up to the summit.
kavak - Jul 7, 2008 10:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2008
Thomas Lakes approachI have always wanted to summit this peak. It was a surprising workout for what is considered a lower peak in Colorado. The views of Capitol Peak were incredible. My sojourn on the summit was cut short by advancing dark clouds from the main Elk mountain Range summits. I descended into these clouds. This is what climbing these summits is all about.
mtnhiker13 - Jul 27, 2007 8:40 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2005
Standard RouteDespite horrific wind we managed to summit. I wouldn't let anyone turn back and said we had to keep going. Great hike to do in the fall - the aspen were wonderful.
haytraci - Jun 28, 2007 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2007
Thomas LakesWhat a beautiful hike! And very popular--we didn't even start out until nearly 1:30PM and still saw tons of people. There was even someone heading up after us. Besides that, keep in mind, this is a long one. Also, there is no water past the lakes, so take plenty.
seth@LOKI - Jun 5, 2007 6:41 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2007
Finally made it!!!Though not a High 13er/14er, this has been a goal for a long time. Thanks to Britette and Skier X, I finally made the East Summmit after 1 1/2 false starts...
Now I need to go back to gloat over Glenwood for real...I mean enjoy the townie view whie skiing into the unknown down the Crystal Chute. ;}
Britette - May 29, 2007 1:58 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2007
Thomas Lakes BowlWith xskier77 and seth@loki. Nice ski from summit to Thomas Lakes.
xskier77 - May 28, 2007 5:13 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2007
Spring SkiingOn trail by 4am and made the summit just under 6 hours later. Skied from the summit down Thomas Lake bowl. The snow was great up high and a little sticky toward the bottom. The snow also only went as far as the lakes so we had to pack our skis back to the car.
benhabsstal - Jan 11, 2006 5:17 pm
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: September 5th or soBrilliant day in the backcountry. After some deliberation the CMC "posse" opted for the elegant northeast ridge (my plans for the northeast ridge fell in conjunction with a Colorado Mountain College program put on by Chase Macek and Juliann Phillips). Hence we attacked. Our numbers were around 12 with all members summiting. The northeast ridge was chosen because of the aesthetic line it provided to the summit. As a fellow summiter Chase pointed out there is a knob (Brian's Knob), more specifically a gendarme or pinnacle, at around 12,200 feet. The pinnacle seems unpassable from the lakes; it proved to be a fun class 3 scramble to regain the ridge. All in all a great day out. Highly recommended route if you are interested in a non-standard route up a nothing short of supreme mountain.
Chaser - Dec 1, 2005 5:19 pm
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: September 4,2005A great scramble up the northeast ridge. From the campground at Thomas lakes, walk north to northeast around the lakes over many boulders at the lakes edge. Continue up the ridge to the East peak. You will know you are going the right way when you see a big knob at about 12,000 ft continue to the summit. A great scramble the whole way with awesome views of Capitol and Sunlight along with spring valley and the Elks. A Beautiful mountain.