Some snow crossing boulder field, other than than than route was obvious most of time. Nice and easy climb.
telemarkdude - Oct 12, 2012 2:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 1996
Great Hike
Great hike with great weather. Some minimal exposure near the top.
Matt Lemke - Sep 18, 2011 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2011
Very nice fall day
We did this route after a week of not so nice weather. This tricky ridge was icy, and had snow cover amounting about 6 inches in spots. The clarity was great and the mountains were beautiful.
I was a little sketched as I didn't bring my crampons though.
Up2zmtns - Aug 21, 2009 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
NE Ridge
First fourteener with my girlfriend. Nice climb and mostly easy with some moderate exposure coming down the NW ridge toward Conundrum. Glisade was a great time. Rock is definitely super loose. Great way to spend a day. Thanks to Amos Mace for his hospitality at the Mace hut ~10,800.
A fun climb on the North East Ridge. It snowed a little bit. It was horrible rock as usual in the Elks. The glissading was a kick. But a rope would be a waste of space to bring really.
Ted Eliason - Jun 7, 2009 4:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
In good Spring condition
Traversed over from Conundrum. Saw two ski decents down the North Face chutes. High wind conditions on and off all day.
Dropmo40 - Oct 31, 2008 2:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2003
great
intro did these after a 22 mile failed attempt at capitol
haytraci - May 17, 2007 12:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2006
Beautiful Hike
Awesome intro the Elks. Super loose rock on the way to the ridge, but managed to come away unscathed, despite a couple of close calls. Highly recommended, but be careful!
JJ - May 13, 2007 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2006
Northeast Ridge
Be very careful not to get sucked up into the NE ridge early. There are some cairns that people have marked in a very steep, unstable and dangerous boulderfield. A friend was almost crushed by a boulder twice his size when it rolled over him. He manged to come away with bumps and scratches. Be careful!!! This almost became a nightmare but actually ended up being a great day. The hike is easy but in adverse conditions could become tricky. Besides a few light showers and some nearby storms, we had good weather for the most part.
BKiser90 - Sep 26, 2020 9:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2020
Up the Ice Wall then over to the NE RidgeFun route to some beautiful views.
Senad Rizvanovic - Jul 13, 2015 8:29 am
Northeast RidgeSome snow crossing boulder field, other than than than route was obvious most of time. Nice and easy climb.
telemarkdude - Oct 12, 2012 2:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 1996
Great HikeGreat hike with great weather. Some minimal exposure near the top.
Matt Lemke - Sep 18, 2011 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2011
Very nice fall dayWe did this route after a week of not so nice weather. This tricky ridge was icy, and had snow cover amounting about 6 inches in spots. The clarity was great and the mountains were beautiful.
I was a little sketched as I didn't bring my crampons though.
Up2zmtns - Aug 21, 2009 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
NE RidgeFirst fourteener with my girlfriend. Nice climb and mostly easy with some moderate exposure coming down the NW ridge toward Conundrum. Glisade was a great time. Rock is definitely super loose. Great way to spend a day. Thanks to Amos Mace for his hospitality at the Mace hut ~10,800.
noahs213 - Jul 24, 2009 8:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2009
Great TimeA fun climb on the North East Ridge. It snowed a little bit. It was horrible rock as usual in the Elks. The glissading was a kick. But a rope would be a waste of space to bring really.
Ted Eliason - Jun 7, 2009 4:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
In good Spring conditionTraversed over from Conundrum. Saw two ski decents down the North Face chutes. High wind conditions on and off all day.
Dropmo40 - Oct 31, 2008 2:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2003
greatintro did these after a 22 mile failed attempt at capitol
haytraci - May 17, 2007 12:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2006
Beautiful HikeAwesome intro the Elks. Super loose rock on the way to the ridge, but managed to come away unscathed, despite a couple of close calls. Highly recommended, but be careful!
JJ - May 13, 2007 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2006
Northeast RidgeBe very careful not to get sucked up into the NE ridge early. There are some cairns that people have marked in a very steep, unstable and dangerous boulderfield. A friend was almost crushed by a boulder twice his size when it rolled over him. He manged to come away with bumps and scratches. Be careful!!! This almost became a nightmare but actually ended up being a great day. The hike is easy but in adverse conditions could become tricky. Besides a few light showers and some nearby storms, we had good weather for the most part.