Navajo Peak Climber's Log

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BradBartick

BradBartick - Jul 8, 2021 7:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2021

Niwot Ridge to Navajo  Sucess!

The Niwot Ridge is not the easiest route to find beta on, but it is awesome. Several tricky spots that do not exceed Class 4, and some challenging route finding, but solid rock, grippy holds abound, and stellar views. Hit Navajo via the chimney. Descended Airplane Gully. Kudos to Brian Kalet for his detailed trip report and photos.

BLong

BLong - Aug 20, 2017 10:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2017

Navajo  Sucess!

Great day climbing Dicker's Peck > Navajo.

tjburr

tjburr - Jul 12, 2017 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 1984

Navajo Peak from Pawnee Pass  Sucess!

I climbed Navajo Peak back in the days before the popularity of the Indian Peaks exploded. There used to be a lot of visitors from Missouri. In 1984, it was possible to find a camping site without too much trouble. Fast forward to 2017 and areas like this need to be carefully managed to keep the masses from damaging the fragile ecosystem.

rmjwinters

rmjwinters - Jun 21, 2017 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2017

Traverse from Apache  Sucess!

Climbed Apache Couloir and traversed from Apache. Ice in the chimney. Descended via Airplane Gully.

McCannster

McCannster - Jul 11, 2016 10:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2016

North Ridge from Dicker's Peck  Sucess!

Simul climbed the N Ridge after doing Dicker's Peck, on our traverse from Shoshoni.

boisedoc

boisedoc - Sep 15, 2015 11:11 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1988

fun times  Sucess!

fun hike via airplane gully. took a spill on the loose rocks and cut up my wrist. The summit block is very fun

chicagotransplant

chicagotransplant - Aug 12, 2015 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2015

Queens Way to Navajo  Sucess!

Ascended Queens Way on Apache with Scot, Colin, Kevin, Sarah, Shawn, Bob and Kate. Then traversed over to Navajo, up its west chimney and then down the airplane gully. Airplane gully was pretty loose in spots and we had a close call, be careful!

theREALCarpeDM

theREALCarpeDM - Aug 3, 2014 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014

North face  Sucess!

Up Queens Way to Apache, over to Dickers Peck (ran into some people I know who loaned me a harness and belayed me up. Then, up the North Face of Navajo, over to Niwot Ridge, and down Airplane Gully.

Pewma

Pewma - Oct 15, 2013 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2013

Navajo Peak  Sucess!

Amazing view. Even though I left early I still managed to get rained on. I saw a ton of Pika on the way up

belexes

belexes - Aug 25, 2013 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013

Airplane Gully  Sucess!

Climbed via the Airplane Gully with Marco and his friend Jeff. We started around 5AM, and it was still dark. We did have the nearly full moon. We were concerned about clouds rolling in before we reached the gully, but it turned out to be nothing to worry about. It was, however, pretty windy and chilly. There were only a handful of hikers going for Navajo, but there were the usual crowds of dayhikers near Long Lake.

triyoda

triyoda - Aug 11, 2013 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2013

Awesome  Sucess!

This is a great peak, the airplane wreckage makes it a lot more interesting.

relic

relic - Feb 23, 2013 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1982

Long time ago  Sucess!

Date is a guess, from the few years I lived in Colorado.

I do remember inspecting the place wreck debris.

Redpoynte

Redpoynte - Sep 10, 2012 11:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012

Beautiful area  Sucess!

Via Niwot Ridge. Perfect day. No wind, no clouds, no heat...perfect! Climbed with Brenta. Descended by airplane gully.

ephilli2

ephilli2 - Aug 20, 2012 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012

Via Airplace Gully  Sucess!

I've been eyeing this peak for years and finally got around to climbing it. Well worth the trip.

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon - Jul 31, 2011 11:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011

Navajo snowfield and northface  Sucess!

The snowfield was plenty steep, but the ice was minimal. Climbed via the North Face. Opted for the crack up the pink granite just below the top...and the squeeze under the dark band of rock (bomber hand-holds on grippy flakes, crappy, down-sloping footholds) reminded me just how lousy of a rock climber I am in my Scarpa full-shank mountaineering boots vs. my rock shoes! Pathetic! Had to talk my way up and over that section. :) Lunch at the summit, then descent via Airplane Gully which I think is the spawn of pure evil. The scenery is great and the wreckage makes for high drama, but the loose rocks on a steep, gravel slopes just frankly sucks.

thatnissanguy

thatnissanguy - Dec 18, 2010 8:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2010

Niwot Ridge ascent, Airplane Gully descent

What a cool summit! Loved every minute minus the scree-fest on Niwot. Looking forward to returning for the Navajo Snowfield and technical route.

Brian Kalet

Brian Kalet - Oct 18, 2010 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2010

Niwot Ridge (ascent); Airplane Gully (descent)  Sucess!

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MattK

MattK - Sep 27, 2010 8:24 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2010

With Apache and Niwot Ridge  Sucess!

Up airplane gulley, quick side trip to Niwot Ridge and then a traverse over to Apache. Darn fun mountain.

StephanieLynn

StephanieLynn - Sep 16, 2010 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009

North face, sorta  Sucess!

Took an alternate route up the north face that was about 5.2-5.3. Awesome climbing on solid rock! Would like to go back and get Dicker's Peck. With Kiefer.

Brian C

Brian C - Sep 11, 2010 6:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2010

Tour!  Sucess!

Climbed up airplane gully. Topped out by interesting chimney (4th class?) in stead of standard route. Descended west chimney. Good route but I think harder climbing down than up. Up Apache and down the East Ledges. Was going to attempt Dickers but was waaaaaay too cold/windy. Fun day!

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