I think n maroon has the hardest standard route of any CO 14er. little bear capitol blah blah, n maroon has many more class 4 sections. did the traverse unroped but every other party climbing only the N peak brought a rope. the traverse is definitely classic, with a lot of options...(a far) second only to blanca traverse in quality
Up2zmtns - Mar 19, 2011 1:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2010
South to North Traverse
fun and fast. almost got bombed by some goats kicking microwave size blocks off while descending the first gulley of N. Maroon
a beautiful and interesting scramble. Not too bad, as long as you are up for it and climb with caution. One of the most beautiful place in Colorado
Panthera uncia - Dec 22, 2010 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2010
Ringing da Bells!
Left the TH very early and did this one solo. Climbed the Bell Chord and was nearly killed by rockfall triggered by frightened mountain goats while in the couloir. Went up South Maroon first and then traversed over to North Maroon. The whole experience was both physically and mentally challenging, but also very rewarding. The cruxes, while super exposed, were quite solid and fun to climb. The views from the top were/are astounding!
thatnissanguy - Dec 18, 2010 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2010
The Bell Cord and Travese
Great climb. Interesting descent via standard route of North Maroon. Follow the cairns!
rockymountaindiva - Oct 11, 2010 12:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2010
Made it
Horrible migraine so all I remember is that I made it!
Started up at 4:35AM met up with a good partner and group of people reached the summit at 8:51AM, Stayed about 35 mins on this beautiful day and back to the TH at 1:26PM, fun day. My 51st 14er...........sweet!
Traversed from South Maroon Peak and descended Northeast Ridge back to Maroon Lake. Haven't seen any other people on the mountain that day. The three mountain goats accompanied me down to the boulder field. The route was not bad, except for the loose upper gully with some exposure to rockfall. Good scrambling, beautiful weather, incredible views!
hhsilleck - Jul 4, 2010 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2009
NE Ridge
Really neat route, but the long gully climb is very exposed to bad rockfall. Be fast through this part - otherwise no worries!
seano - Jun 25, 2010 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2010
From South Maroon
The 4th class was short, but surprisingly spicy. Glad I did it this way. Trip report
ripper333 - Aug 22, 2011 12:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2011
traverse S to Nbeautiful day in the elks.. climbed with pete.. surprising escaped weather most of day but moved quickly nonetheless..
zoomloco - Jul 16, 2011 4:50 pm
4th classic traverseI think n maroon has the hardest standard route of any CO 14er. little bear capitol blah blah, n maroon has many more class 4 sections. did the traverse unroped but every other party climbing only the N peak brought a rope. the traverse is definitely classic, with a lot of options...(a far) second only to blanca traverse in quality
Up2zmtns - Mar 19, 2011 1:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2010
South to North Traversefun and fast. almost got bombed by some goats kicking microwave size blocks off while descending the first gulley of N. Maroon
climbingfurry - Jan 24, 2011 10:02 am
North Maroona beautiful and interesting scramble. Not too bad, as long as you are up for it and climb with caution. One of the most beautiful place in Colorado
Panthera uncia - Dec 22, 2010 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2010
Ringing da Bells!Left the TH very early and did this one solo. Climbed the Bell Chord and was nearly killed by rockfall triggered by frightened mountain goats while in the couloir. Went up South Maroon first and then traversed over to North Maroon. The whole experience was both physically and mentally challenging, but also very rewarding. The cruxes, while super exposed, were quite solid and fun to climb. The views from the top were/are astounding!
thatnissanguy - Dec 18, 2010 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2010
The Bell Cord and TraveseGreat climb. Interesting descent via standard route of North Maroon. Follow the cairns!
rockymountaindiva - Oct 11, 2010 12:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2010
Made itHorrible migraine so all I remember is that I made it!
BLong - Sep 28, 2010 11:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2010
Great TraverseNorth Maroon was a big, loose, icy, snowy peak on the day we climbed it. The descent was a bit hairy.
blueshade - Sep 23, 2010 12:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2010
Maroon TraverseVery nice scramble. Traverse is a little gnarly in places but doable by a confident climber.
triyoda - Sep 20, 2010 8:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2010
1st 4th Class 14erJust did the standard route. Very fun.
vidclimber - Sep 11, 2010 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2010
South to NorthThird 14er. It was nice and easy. We took our time because we were going to do Pyramid Peak the next day.
GrumpyJohn - Aug 30, 2010 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2010
My Second 14erCame across the South to North traverse with no problems.
metal4lyf - Aug 3, 2010 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
via MaroonAwesome exposure and fun climbing!
myrone - Jul 27, 2010 9:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2010
N. Maroon via Std RouteStarted up at 4:35AM met up with a good partner and group of people reached the summit at 8:51AM, Stayed about 35 mins on this beautiful day and back to the TH at 1:26PM, fun day. My 51st 14er...........sweet!
strudolyubov - Jul 18, 2010 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2010
South to North Maroon TraverseTraversed from South Maroon Peak and descended Northeast Ridge back to Maroon Lake. Haven't seen any other people on the mountain that day. The three mountain goats accompanied me down to the boulder field. The route was not bad, except for the loose upper gully with some exposure to rockfall. Good scrambling, beautiful weather, incredible views!
hhsilleck - Jul 4, 2010 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2009
NE RidgeReally neat route, but the long gully climb is very exposed to bad rockfall. Be fast through this part - otherwise no worries!
seano - Jun 25, 2010 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2010
From South MaroonThe 4th class was short, but surprisingly spicy. Glad I did it this way. Trip report
theREALCarpeDM - Apr 8, 2010 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2009
standard routeDidn't think it was that big a deal.
bryangast - Jan 7, 2010 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 1997
ExposureBad rock, did the traverse to South Maroon.
noahs213 - Sep 6, 2009 1:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2009
An Amazing RouteNE ridge. One of my favorite routes of the 14'ers. Some very fun exposed moves.