sbkelley - May 24, 2007 6:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2006
South Slopes
I took the famous picture of TalusMonkey doing his 14ersJihad Captain Morgan shot here on the summit block. What a moment. Fun scramble!
shknbke - Sep 5, 2006 4:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2006
South slopes
I was not looking forward to the climb of the summit block, so I didn't think about it for too long. I basically bear hugged the summit, spun around and hopped back down. I kept one hand on the block I hopped off of over the gap, but don't think about it for too long!
Brian Kalet - Aug 17, 2006 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
The Red Ridge if neat and the views of the range were great!
Dan the Jones - Jul 24, 2006 12:58 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2006
Red Couloir
Dustiano and I got off to a late start leaving Chicago Basin at 9:15am. We were tired and sunburned by the time we got to the summit. A word of caution, once you leave the trees in Chicago Basin, there is no shade until you return. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and our late start was rewarded with endless views and perfect sunshine.
What a thrill! Summit move was a bit easier than I expected but still plenty exposed. I was able to reach across the gap with both hands and one foot and use my other foot to push myself across. The jump/hop back is far worse because the landing is tougher. Amazing views from the summit. We were the only group on Sunlight for the whole climb.
There is one section where routefinding is tough at the very end. You have to find a crack which leads to a higher ledge and the alcove that Roach mentions. The crack is probably the hardest part of the climb.
km_donovan - Jul 6, 2006 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2006
My worst hiking mistake ever was not bailing on this mountain for another day. The summit rocks buzzed with electricity from the nearby storm; I'm frankly a bit ashamed to say I climbed it, given my stupidity. I'm grateful and lucky to be home safe and able to type this.
most fun and exhillerating summit ever!!! I really felt like I was on a airie mountain. we were the only ones to actually climb the summit rock that day.
Mountain Jim - Mar 23, 2006 8:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 1967
From Windom
Nice summit !!!
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 1:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 1999
Standard Route
Snowed on the summit that day. After summitting, I hiked out to Purgatory, making for a 20-mile day.
Route Climbed: Red Coulior Date Climbed: August 26, 1998
Camped at Chicago basin first night, then made the climb to the upper basin for the second night just under Eolus. Summited Sunlight and Windom, leaving Eolus for the next day. Unfortunatly my girlfriend got a touch of Altitude sickness, and while she encouraged me to do Eulous without her, I was a good boyfriend and we hiked out. So, I'll have to go back! It's a wonderful hike, and the solitude is great!
Watch out for Marmots! A funny story: (No This is NOT an Advert. for Marmot Mtn Works!) When we were approching our tent after summitting, we heard some rustling from within. As we got closer (Ice axes at the ready of course) a couple of large Marmots came scurrying out of the tent.
Upon arriving at the tent and inspeting the damage, they had cut a hole in our Tent, (North Face), torn up a couple shirts (North Face), my girlfriend's sports-bra, (yep, you guessed it, also North Face), and tore a North Face jacket.
What was not touched: Two Marmot Mtn Works down sleeping bags, a Marmot Mtn Wrks coat, and a Marmot Mtn works T-shit as well as some long underwear.
I guess they [marmots] didn't like the competition!
Anyway, its a beautiful climb, and I am looking forward to my return when I will complete Eolus! The train ride is really cool!
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: August 7, 2005
One of the most enjoyable 14ers I've done to date. Lots of fun class 3 scrambling through big clunky blocks. The view when you pop outa the keyhole is amazing. The last few hops to the final summit block are kinda exposed. Didn't use a rope, but jumping down from the summit blocks made my palms all sweaty like a schoolgirl. Seemed to be multiple routes on the south slopes. There are cairns everywhere, routefinding is quite easy.
sbkelley - May 24, 2007 6:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2006
South SlopesI took the famous picture of TalusMonkey doing his 14ersJihad Captain Morgan shot here on the summit block. What a moment. Fun scramble!
shknbke - Sep 5, 2006 4:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2006
South slopesI was not looking forward to the climb of the summit block, so I didn't think about it for too long. I basically bear hugged the summit, spun around and hopped back down. I kept one hand on the block I hopped off of over the gap, but don't think about it for too long!
Brian Kalet - Aug 17, 2006 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
South FaceTrip Report
roozers42 - Aug 14, 2006 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2006
Route Climbed: South SlopesOne of the best climbs yet!
CODave - Aug 12, 2006 5:25 am Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2006
Standard RouteAmazing climb, one of my favorites!!
seth@LOKI - Jul 26, 2006 6:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 1995
coll summit and ridge!The Red Ridge if neat and the views of the range were great!
Dan the Jones - Jul 24, 2006 12:58 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2006
Red CouloirDustiano and I got off to a late start leaving Chicago Basin at 9:15am. We were tired and sunburned by the time we got to the summit. A word of caution, once you leave the trees in Chicago Basin, there is no shade until you return. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and our late start was rewarded with endless views and perfect sunshine.
jrf - Jul 17, 2006 9:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2006
Standard RouteWhat a thrill! Summit move was a bit easier than I expected but still plenty exposed. I was able to reach across the gap with both hands and one foot and use my other foot to push myself across. The jump/hop back is far worse because the landing is tougher. Amazing views from the summit. We were the only group on Sunlight for the whole climb.
There is one section where routefinding is tough at the very end. You have to find a crack which leads to a higher ledge and the alcove that Roach mentions. The crack is probably the hardest part of the climb.
km_donovan - Jul 6, 2006 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2006
Route Climbed: South Slopes IILoved the summit dot!
ElliottDavis - Jun 26, 2006 4:11 am
Hubris (bzzzt!)My worst hiking mistake ever was not bailing on this mountain for another day. The summit rocks buzzed with electricity from the nearby storm; I'm frankly a bit ashamed to say I climbed it, given my stupidity. I'm grateful and lucky to be home safe and able to type this.
hasue - Apr 14, 2006 11:05 pm
standardmost fun and exhillerating summit ever!!! I really felt like I was on a airie mountain. we were the only ones to actually climb the summit rock that day.
Mountain Jim - Mar 23, 2006 8:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 1967
From WindomNice summit !!!
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 1:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 1999
Standard RouteSnowed on the summit that day. After summitting, I hiked out to Purgatory, making for a 20-mile day.
LS - Dec 26, 2005 4:42 pm
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: 03-sep-2005See the trip-report here: http://distantpeak.com/web/mountains/n-america/mount_eolus
doumall - Nov 11, 2005 6:06 pm
Route Climbed: Standard from Chicago Basin Date Climbed: September 24th, 2005Summit block gave me a semi :) Too much wind for my comfort to stand, next time. Not the hardest 14er in Colorado by any means... 57th 14er!
SiberianSayan - Nov 6, 2005 4:16 pm
Route Climbed: From Chicago Lakes Date Climbed: 1997?Hated the scree. Much preferred the previous day on Eolus, though the weather was beautiful.
Hobbesgirl - Oct 21, 2005 1:38 pm
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: August 3, 2005A challenging climb, but well worth it!
POWERJL - Aug 18, 2005 4:04 pm
Route Climbed: Red Coulior Date Climbed: August 26, 1998Camped at Chicago basin first night, then made the climb to the upper basin for the second night just under Eolus. Summited Sunlight and Windom, leaving Eolus for the next day. Unfortunatly my girlfriend got a touch of Altitude sickness, and while she encouraged me to do Eulous without her, I was a good boyfriend and we hiked out. So, I'll have to go back! It's a wonderful hike, and the solitude is great!
Watch out for Marmots! A funny story: (No This is NOT an Advert. for Marmot Mtn Works!) When we were approching our tent after summitting, we heard some rustling from within. As we got closer (Ice axes at the ready of course) a couple of large Marmots came scurrying out of the tent.
Upon arriving at the tent and inspeting the damage, they had cut a hole in our Tent, (North Face), torn up a couple shirts (North Face), my girlfriend's sports-bra, (yep, you guessed it, also North Face), and tore a North Face jacket.
What was not touched: Two Marmot Mtn Works down sleeping bags, a Marmot Mtn Wrks coat, and a Marmot Mtn works T-shit as well as some long underwear.
I guess they [marmots] didn't like the competition!
Anyway, its a beautiful climb, and I am looking forward to my return when I will complete Eolus! The train ride is really cool!
Jeff Power
Brenna Owen
jhansen007 - Aug 13, 2005 10:18 pm
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: August 7, 2005One of the most enjoyable 14ers I've done to date. Lots of fun class 3 scrambling through big clunky blocks. The view when you pop outa the keyhole is amazing. The last few hops to the final summit block are kinda exposed. Didn't use a rope, but jumping down from the summit blocks made my palms all sweaty like a schoolgirl. Seemed to be multiple routes on the south slopes. There are cairns everywhere, routefinding is quite easy.
mtnhiker13 - Aug 12, 2005 3:34 pm
Route Climbed: red colouir and class 4 Date Climbed: August 7, 2005We managed to get into the class 4 climbing near the summit and we loved it! The final jump to the summit rock was exilirating. Loved this mountain.