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blueshade - Jul 12, 2022 2:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2016
Fun climbSolo, Fun outing. Hiked from the bottom of the road in a day.
Date is a guesstimate.
Woodie Hopper - Aug 5, 2012 1:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2012
ClassicExposure doesn't trouble me much, but the exposed traverse along the left side of Bivwacko Tower sure got my attention! Climbed after surviving a misadventure on the NW face of Little Bear. Headed over to Ellingwood Point after Blanca.
zoomloco - Jul 16, 2011 4:39 pm
the best 14er routeThe best route on a 14er in Colorado. if you don't count the diamond. Tr up at http://zoomloco.xanga.com/732717261/purple-mountain-majesties/
Brian C - Jun 18, 2010 7:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
Fun!One of my favorite scrambles in the state!
benners - Dec 9, 2008 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
Great stuffThis is a great ridge, although I will prolly never hit it again. The section off LB is as airy as it gets!
Dropmo40 - Oct 31, 2008 2:10 am Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2008
no supriseits a classic
Mots010 - Aug 31, 2008 8:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
StunningIt doesnt get much better than this. Such a fantastic traverse its hard to put into words. Recommended for the hardened scramblers.
DrewB - May 13, 2008 5:12 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2002
AmazingAn amazing ridge. I almost cried when I looked at it from the top of Little Bear. It wasn't so bad once you got onto it, though. Glad we had beautiful weather.
burningthebushes - Jan 6, 2008 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2007
Don't look downVery very nice route. Standard route up Little Bear and then over to Ellingwood for a finish. Ridge time 1:20!
shanahan96 - Feb 2, 2007 5:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2006
traversesuch a cool traverse! the little bear side is challenging and very memorable. took us 2:18 to cross.
jamie