ClearSkiesAhead - Apr 26, 2006 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2005
From the Crags
Came up from the Crags to such a crowded summit. Some clouds were looking menacing so I asked a park ranger at the top what he heard about the weather, and he said it would hold. Asked if I had climbed the mountain and when I said yes, he didnt beleive me. He claimed everyone who climbs it is more out of breath than I was. Which was strange since I felt about dead.
km_donovan - Apr 16, 2006 2:39 pm Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2003
Barr Camp
Some solid snow near the top made it necessary to chop a few steps. Had the mountain to myself.
Climbed with climbing buddy, Alan. We took the leisure route over 3 days with two very pleasant nights spent at the Barr Camp. Summit day was very windy above treeline with moderate snow. No postholing or snowshoes were required, but lots of step kicking. Great 3 days in the Front Range of Colorado!
Climbed 6 times total ... 3 times as a runner in the round trip race of the Pikes Peak Marathon ... no wonder my knees are shot.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2003
Barr trail
A couple of inches of fresh snow on top was a nice change. Braving the cold was worth it to get to the doughnuts!
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 1996
Crags Campground
Nice isolated route, until you have to walk along the road. I attemted it the previous winter as well, but didn't get above treeline due to storm and winds.
Route Climbed: Crags Campground Date Climbed: July, 3 1999
Camped out the previous night, had great calm, warm weather and many beers!
Pushed for the summit the next day. Met a guy near the top. They were having some sort of pre-race session before the Pikes peak race the next day. Lots of cars and women!! It snowed at the top! On the 3rd of July. It was awesome.
We hiked down together sharing a spliff he rolled and proceeded to drink the rest of the beer I didn't finish the night before when we got back to my campsite.
Without doubt, one of the most enjoyable 14ers times I had.
Route Climbed: the road Date Climbed: sometime in the late 80s or early 90's
This is a lame summit log. Elves, do not feel bad removing me if you must. When I was just a young'en I road in a car to the summit of Pikes. I promise when I move back to Colorado to do a real climb of Pikes. I despise the roads on Evans and Pikes, but my love of mountains had to start somewhere.
Route Climbed: NW Slopes Date Climbed: November 4, 2005.
My climbing partner Gary and I climbed from the Crags Camp. The weather was generally foul, at about twenty degrees, and a stiff sixty mile per hour wind.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: October 1, 2005
Hiked to Barr Camp at night on September 30. Then hiked to summit with full pack on the first and descended back to trailhead. This is a rough hike with a full overnight pack. would've been much quicker had i left most of my gear at Barr Camp and picked it up on the way out.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: Late May, 2002
At the time I was living in St. Louis and had came out to Colorado to summit West Spanish Peak on a Friday. I felt strong after finishing and decided to attempt Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail on Saturday. Those were two tough days for a flatlander! Took the cog railroad down. My first thirteener and my first fourteener in one weekend. I was officially hooked!
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: Sept 16, 2005
Thanks for putting in such a great trail Mr Barr. Left the TH at 6:45 AM and got back at 4:15 PM. Now I know why people shuttle the descent. Weather was great. Next time I'll camp at Barr Camp, and make a summit bid the next morning.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: 27 July 2005
Beautiful day! Very foggy and misty as we started, it felt as if we were walking through a rain forest. Broke out of the clouds at Barr camp and the rest of the day was awesome.
I loved being able to hitch a ride down the mountain with my wife and kids.
ClearSkiesAhead - Apr 26, 2006 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2005
From the CragsCame up from the Crags to such a crowded summit. Some clouds were looking menacing so I asked a park ranger at the top what he heard about the weather, and he said it would hold. Asked if I had climbed the mountain and when I said yes, he didnt beleive me. He claimed everyone who climbs it is more out of breath than I was. Which was strange since I felt about dead.
km_donovan - Apr 16, 2006 2:39 pm Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2003
Barr CampSome solid snow near the top made it necessary to chop a few steps. Had the mountain to myself.
shanrickv - Apr 15, 2006 10:39 pm Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2006
Barr TrailClimbed with climbing buddy, Alan. We took the leisure route over 3 days with two very pleasant nights spent at the Barr Camp. Summit day was very windy above treeline with moderate snow. No postholing or snowshoes were required, but lots of step kicking. Great 3 days in the Front Range of Colorado!
Mountain Jim - Mar 4, 2006 8:52 pm
Barr Trail, June 1970Climbed 6 times total ... 3 times as a runner in the round trip race of the Pikes Peak Marathon ... no wonder my knees are shot.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2003
Barr trailA couple of inches of fresh snow on top was a nice change. Braving the cold was worth it to get to the doughnuts!
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 4:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 1996
Crags CampgroundNice isolated route, until you have to walk along the road. I attemted it the previous winter as well, but didn't get above treeline due to storm and winds.
foreverwild - Feb 21, 2006 1:10 am
First 14erClimbed as my first 14er, bad storms taught an early lesson.
Kiefer - Jan 26, 2006 5:04 pm
Route Climbed: Crags Campground Date Climbed: July, 3 1999Camped out the previous night, had great calm, warm weather and many beers!
Pushed for the summit the next day. Met a guy near the top. They were having some sort of pre-race session before the Pikes peak race the next day. Lots of cars and women!! It snowed at the top! On the 3rd of July. It was awesome.
We hiked down together sharing a spliff he rolled and proceeded to drink the rest of the beer I didn't finish the night before when we got back to my campsite.
Without doubt, one of the most enjoyable 14ers times I had.
jonnyboots - Jan 8, 2006 12:25 am
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: June 1999Easy climb. Very nice day
MarieP - Jan 4, 2006 10:51 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: December 24, 2005Amazing to see all the tourists on the summit!
SawtoothSean - Jan 4, 2006 8:40 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Run Date Climbed: August 21, 2004Did the Pikes Peak run- I figured it would be a good way to do a peak like this. Still beautiful despite all the people and fresh snow in August.
shanahan96 - Jan 3, 2006 1:11 pm
Route Climbed: Crags Campground Date Climbed: December 29, 2005nice start with a big group layne got together. after leaving treeline, the wind picked up. constant 40-50 mph winds made for a miserable experience.
jamie
colint - Dec 30, 2005 11:39 pm
Route Climbed: the road Date Climbed: sometime in the late 80s or early 90'sThis is a lame summit log. Elves, do not feel bad removing me if you must. When I was just a young'en I road in a car to the summit of Pikes. I promise when I move back to Colorado to do a real climb of Pikes. I despise the roads on Evans and Pikes, but my love of mountains had to start somewhere.
jclements - Dec 21, 2005 3:27 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: September, 2000Backpacked to A-frame, summitted next day. Weather good. My first 14er.
sierratrekkin - Nov 6, 2005 7:31 pm
Route Climbed: NW Slopes Date Climbed: November 4, 2005.My climbing partner Gary and I climbed from the Crags Camp. The weather was generally foul, at about twenty degrees, and a stiff sixty mile per hour wind.
skorpeo - Oct 6, 2005 11:26 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: October 2003I started at 5:00 AM. Weather was in the thirties. Great hike. Took five hours and descended by the train.
crzyjt - Oct 2, 2005 1:49 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: October 1, 2005Hiked to Barr Camp at night on September 30. Then hiked to summit with full pack on the first and descended back to trailhead. This is a rough hike with a full overnight pack. would've been much quicker had i left most of my gear at Barr Camp and picked it up on the way out.
csmcgranahan - Sep 22, 2005 11:48 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: Late May, 2002At the time I was living in St. Louis and had came out to Colorado to summit West Spanish Peak on a Friday. I felt strong after finishing and decided to attempt Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail on Saturday. Those were two tough days for a flatlander! Took the cog railroad down. My first thirteener and my first fourteener in one weekend. I was officially hooked!
Zach Owen - Sep 17, 2005 11:49 am
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: Sept 16, 2005Thanks for putting in such a great trail Mr Barr. Left the TH at 6:45 AM and got back at 4:15 PM. Now I know why people shuttle the descent. Weather was great. Next time I'll camp at Barr Camp, and make a summit bid the next morning.
mountaindan - Sep 15, 2005 6:06 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: 27 July 2005Beautiful day! Very foggy and misty as we started, it felt as if we were walking through a rain forest. Broke out of the clouds at Barr camp and the rest of the day was awesome.
I loved being able to hitch a ride down the mountain with my wife and kids.
Definitely a unique experience