bernardhohman - Jul 31, 2007 11:03 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2007
Wow!
Fantastic place--all it was made out to be. Too bad the monsoon weather forced us to descend before we really wanted to leave.
Mike Mc - Jul 29, 2007 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2007
S. Slopes
Spectacular summit! The S.Slopes are a bit grungy, but well worth the final 100 feet.
Scott Rogers - Jul 11, 2007 9:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2007
NICE!!!
My favorite climb so far. The last 20 feet is the coolest! The snow conditions were great as well. I wish the exposure got to me more...
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.
bernardhohman - Jul 31, 2007 11:03 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2007
Wow!Fantastic place--all it was made out to be. Too bad the monsoon weather forced us to descend before we really wanted to leave.
Mike Mc - Jul 29, 2007 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2007
S. SlopesSpectacular summit! The S.Slopes are a bit grungy, but well worth the final 100 feet.
Scott Rogers - Jul 11, 2007 9:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2007
NICE!!!My favorite climb so far. The last 20 feet is the coolest! The snow conditions were great as well. I wish the exposure got to me more...
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!