Josh Lewis - Jan 12, 2011 1:06 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Two Thumbs way Up!
One of the greatest peaks I have ever done, it certainly ranks above Rainier. We did encounter some of the worst snow conditions on the way down by sinking into icy crusted snow, but at the same time the scenery was far out. A mountain I want to climb again soon!
Snidely Whiplash - Jan 2, 2011 1:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 1990
Deep Snow
Got worn out by hip-deep snow in a high-snow year.
Various climbs on Eldo. Made the second ascent of the NW Ice Couloir in thin (very fun) conditions.
iquest4it - Dec 25, 2010 4:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
Too awesome for words
We did this climb on the way out after spending a week on the Inspiration Glacier climbing various peaks in the area. I could write for hours on how awesome this place is, but it's too cool for words. It is my favorite place on earth...
Mike Lewis - Nov 16, 2010 2:57 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Whole day for us
Trip with Gimpilator, EastKing, mtn.climber, Mark Straub, and Josh Lewis. EK and mtn.c had to turn around for good reasons while the rest of us continued up under a brilliant blue sky. This was probably the most exercise I've ever had in one day (as Adam already noted, a foot of powder and punchy crust slowed us significantly).
RSBARNES - Aug 24, 2010 1:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
Eldorado East Ridge Via Roush Creek/Eldorado Creek Basin
Good weather made the day go off without a hitch. Pushed it into a one day trip as the weather report for Sunday was calling for showers. Great times.
Rockawilliam - Aug 21, 2010 11:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2010
East Ridge
I finally took my time on a mountain, 4 days on Eldorado and only 1 other party went above our base camp at 7800ft. A fantastic mountain with a lot less toil than I expected. The descent requires lots of knees. Bring extra.
Mike Lewis - Mar 9, 2010 2:41 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Eldorado East Ridge Via Roush Creek/Eldorado Creek Basin
It was a very exhausting single day push! When you put all my mistakes together, it was roughly 7,000' of elevation gain (regular route is 6,800' -- I ascended some gulleys twice). I was fortunate enough to be with a strong and careful team. Spectacularly beautiful going up. Brutally torturous going down (nasty conditions -- not what I expected).
EastKing - Mar 9, 2010 1:08 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Went down with my climbing partner for safety
My friend ave was severely overtired after 25 hours with no sleep had to call it at 6250 feet. I made the correct choice and stayed with him while my friend summited Eldorado! Expect another attempt soon!
gimpilator - Mar 7, 2010 11:33 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
One Day Ascent
12 inches of fresh snow slowed us down on this early spring ascent. We started at 3 AM and returned to the car at 9 PM for a total of 18 hours non-stop.
RAdams - Nov 17, 2009 1:56 am Date Climbed: May 29, 1983
Third try's a charm
May 29, 1983 Three trips, the last one was succesful. Previous attempts: Aug 8, 1971 Was not ready for that much work, Jul, 1982 got weathered out.
montaneer - Sep 14, 2009 12:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2003
Knife Ridge
Had an amazing climb via the standard East Ridge approach. Few crevasses and hazards. Snow was soft enough for easy climbing. Knife-edge ridge lived up to its bill as "Himalayan like." Great climb!!
rmick25 - Sep 3, 2009 9:57 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2003
East Ridge
First real mountaineering experience. Steep approach but so worth it. The knife edge is exhilarating.
cp0915 - Aug 2, 2009 12:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2009
East Ridge
Car to summit in a day, then hiked out the next morning. Stunning summit ridge and stellar summit views. Would dayhike it without hesitation, were I to go again.
Great climb with Mark Allen from International Mountain Guides. Thanks for the belay on the summit ridge!
Peak Freak - Jun 30, 2009 1:24 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2009
East Ridge
Nice steep uphill trail hike, 2 boulder fields, more trail, snow, up and over a ridge, up a glacier to camp. Dance party at camp. Wake up at 5:00 to rain & a white out. Delay summit plans. Wake up at 7:00 to clear skies and off we go. Uphill glacier slog, followed by a spectacular summit ridge. Thanks, Ian, Ken & Magnus!
Socked in on top. Great 360-degree views of the inside of a cloud!
lukic - Jun 2, 2009 1:09 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2009
NW Couloir
Esugi and I climbed the route in a day and a half. Brought 4 screws, a picket, fluke, set of nuts, #2-.5 Camalots. Used all 4 screws, both snow pro, some small nuts and I think only the .75 but another party last week said they used more cams and no nuts. Great climb, but I don't think I'll be making that approach again anytime soon. A bit too much slogging for a bit too little climbing.
nickmech - Jan 1, 2009 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2004
Eldorado Glacier
Hiked up to meadows in very hot weather. Next morning crossed the glacier and climbed the ridge to summit. The pictures of the final ridge don't do it justice. It will make you pucker but it was a great climb. This mountain rocks!
Josh Lewis - Jan 12, 2011 1:06 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Two Thumbs way Up!One of the greatest peaks I have ever done, it certainly ranks above Rainier. We did encounter some of the worst snow conditions on the way down by sinking into icy crusted snow, but at the same time the scenery was far out. A mountain I want to climb again soon!
Snidely Whiplash - Jan 2, 2011 1:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 1990
Deep SnowGot worn out by hip-deep snow in a high-snow year.
ExcitableBoy - Dec 26, 2010 9:06 am
East Ridge, NE Face, NW Ice CouloirVarious climbs on Eldo. Made the second ascent of the NW Ice Couloir in thin (very fun) conditions.
iquest4it - Dec 25, 2010 4:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
Too awesome for wordsWe did this climb on the way out after spending a week on the Inspiration Glacier climbing various peaks in the area. I could write for hours on how awesome this place is, but it's too cool for words. It is my favorite place on earth...
Mike Lewis - Nov 16, 2010 2:57 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Whole day for usTrip with Gimpilator, EastKing, mtn.climber, Mark Straub, and Josh Lewis. EK and mtn.c had to turn around for good reasons while the rest of us continued up under a brilliant blue sky. This was probably the most exercise I've ever had in one day (as Adam already noted, a foot of powder and punchy crust slowed us significantly).
RSBARNES - Aug 24, 2010 1:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
Eldorado East Ridge Via Roush Creek/Eldorado Creek BasinGood weather made the day go off without a hitch. Pushed it into a one day trip as the weather report for Sunday was calling for showers. Great times.
Rockawilliam - Aug 21, 2010 11:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2010
East RidgeI finally took my time on a mountain, 4 days on Eldorado and only 1 other party went above our base camp at 7800ft. A fantastic mountain with a lot less toil than I expected. The descent requires lots of knees. Bring extra.
Mike Lewis - Mar 9, 2010 2:41 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Eldorado East Ridge Via Roush Creek/Eldorado Creek BasinIt was a very exhausting single day push! When you put all my mistakes together, it was roughly 7,000' of elevation gain (regular route is 6,800' -- I ascended some gulleys twice). I was fortunate enough to be with a strong and careful team. Spectacularly beautiful going up. Brutally torturous going down (nasty conditions -- not what I expected).
EastKing - Mar 9, 2010 1:08 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
Went down with my climbing partner for safetyMy friend ave was severely overtired after 25 hours with no sleep had to call it at 6250 feet. I made the correct choice and stayed with him while my friend summited Eldorado! Expect another attempt soon!
gimpilator - Mar 7, 2010 11:33 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
One Day Ascent12 inches of fresh snow slowed us down on this early spring ascent. We started at 3 AM and returned to the car at 9 PM for a total of 18 hours non-stop.
RAdams - Nov 17, 2009 1:56 am Date Climbed: May 29, 1983
Third try's a charmMay 29, 1983 Three trips, the last one was succesful. Previous attempts: Aug 8, 1971 Was not ready for that much work, Jul, 1982 got weathered out.
montaneer - Sep 14, 2009 12:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2003
Knife RidgeHad an amazing climb via the standard East Ridge approach. Few crevasses and hazards. Snow was soft enough for easy climbing. Knife-edge ridge lived up to its bill as "Himalayan like." Great climb!!
rmick25 - Sep 3, 2009 9:57 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2003
East RidgeFirst real mountaineering experience. Steep approach but so worth it. The knife edge is exhilarating.
cp0915 - Aug 2, 2009 12:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2009
East RidgeCar to summit in a day, then hiked out the next morning. Stunning summit ridge and stellar summit views. Would dayhike it without hesitation, were I to go again.
bruceg - Jul 31, 2009 2:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2008
East RidgeGreat climb with Mark Allen from International Mountain Guides. Thanks for the belay on the summit ridge!
Peak Freak - Jun 30, 2009 1:24 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2009
East RidgeNice steep uphill trail hike, 2 boulder fields, more trail, snow, up and over a ridge, up a glacier to camp. Dance party at camp. Wake up at 5:00 to rain & a white out. Delay summit plans. Wake up at 7:00 to clear skies and off we go. Uphill glacier slog, followed by a spectacular summit ridge. Thanks, Ian, Ken & Magnus!
TheRootster - Jun 23, 2009 12:37 am
With the NOLSiesSocked in on top. Great 360-degree views of the inside of a cloud!
lukic - Jun 2, 2009 1:09 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2009
NW CouloirEsugi and I climbed the route in a day and a half. Brought 4 screws, a picket, fluke, set of nuts, #2-.5 Camalots. Used all 4 screws, both snow pro, some small nuts and I think only the .75 but another party last week said they used more cams and no nuts. Great climb, but I don't think I'll be making that approach again anytime soon. A bit too much slogging for a bit too little climbing.
nickmech - Jan 1, 2009 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2004
Eldorado GlacierHiked up to meadows in very hot weather. Next morning crossed the glacier and climbed the ridge to summit. The pictures of the final ridge don't do it justice. It will make you pucker but it was a great climb. This mountain rocks!
lloyd - Sep 7, 2008 4:56 pm
Cool SummitAll I remember about this climb was the long,hot approach and the spectacular summit!