Route Climbed: North East Face Date Climbed: November 13, 2005
It was an incredibly windy, snowy, blustery day! I don't think I stood completely up the whole way and or back down. I think I reached the top...it flattened out, so I'm assuming it was the top. You couldn't see more than 20yds around you. I'll have to do it again to see the views I hear about.
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: August 7, 2005
This was my first my first 13er. It was a fun boulder hop to the summit and one of the most amazing views I've ever seen. The diamond is spectacular and we could see climbers on the face, about 1000 feet below the summit. Great views of the Keyhole & Meeker too.
Route Climbed: n.w. slopes Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2005
Climbed this after Longs as the weather held from the boulderfield. Incredible views of the Diamond. Descended the opposite side to the Chasm lake junction. This is a tedious boulder hop.
Route Climbed: From the Keyhole Date Climbed: June 24, 2005
Was intending to only go to the keyhole, but met up with two other hikers (Jeff and John) who were heading over to Lady Washington and joined up with them to climb to the peak. Great views all around.
Route Climbed: i have no idea Date Climbed: june 22, 2005
I started out to climb longs peak, but i've never climbed a mountain before, my friend that was w/ me left at the juction and i took the wrong route, i ended up at chasm lake, and knew if i climbed over mt lady washington to the other side i'd get to the boulderfield, so i spent an hour or so clinging on over chasm lake with extremely strong winds, so much that i had to crawl across the summit so i wouldn't blow off, it was sorta fun. does anyone know what class climbing that is on the east side of chasm lake right up the side of lady washington?
Route Climbed: i have no idea Date Climbed: june 22, 2005
I started out to climb longs peak, but i've never climbed a mountain before, my friend that was w/ me left at the juction and i took the wrong route, i ended up at chasm lake, and knew if i climbed over mt lady washington to the other side i'd get to the boulderfield, so i spent an hour or so clinging on over chasm lake with extremely strong winds, so much that i had to crawl across the summit so i wouldn't blow off, it was sorta fun. does anyone know what class climbing that is on the east side of chasm lake right up the side of lady washington?
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: January 2005
Originally planning on a hike to Chasm Lake, I climbed this miserable heap of talus when my partner was sketched by steep snow on the approach to the Longs/Meeker cirque. The view of The Diamond from on top put me back in the right frame of mind though. Was blessed with absolute stillness on the summit; a trip report had people being blown off just days earlier.
Route Climbed: East ridge Date Climbed: June 16, 2005
Stunning blue skies today as we summited in about 3 hrs 15 min. We were able to avoid all snow on the summit pitch with some judicious route-picking and some scrambling. Glad we didn't carry the snowshoes!
Route Climbed: East Ridge w/ North Ridge descent Date Climbed: May 22, 2005
I'd been looking forward to this for a while so I could take pictures of the Diamond. Views are unreal from the top. A lot of patchy snow left which made the East Ridge a tough slog but finally made the top in about 4 hours.
North Ridge is much nicer going down (and I'd guess coming up).
This was a great little scramble to a nice 13, but honestly the climb was dwarfed by the menacing Longs Peak on the horizon. It was super windy when we summited which made for a brief and cool stay for a couple of pictures, then back down past the chippies.
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: October 9, 2004
I've wanted to climb this mountain for a long time solely for the view of The Diamond. I was not disappointed! I descended directly to Chasm Lake, which was quite interesting and afforded sustained, excellent views.
Route Climbed: East Slopes Date Climbed: April 17, 2004
I don't think I'd recommend the East Slopes route when the snow is unconsolidated and somewhat slushy. Postholing our way to the summit wasn't all that fun. But that view of The Diamond when Erin and I got there was amazing and made all our effort worth it. We descended the much gentler North Ridge toward Granite Pass and took a 250' glissade down into the basin. We endured more postholing while we moved through Jim's Grove, but after that we had a great time slipping and sliding our way back to the trailhead. Rather than taking the East Slopes, try heading to Granite Pass and ascending the North Ridge. Going that way, this is a highly recommended winter/spring climb!
heather14 - Nov 14, 2005 10:41 pm
Route Climbed: North East Face Date Climbed: November 13, 2005It was an incredibly windy, snowy, blustery day! I don't think I stood completely up the whole way and or back down. I think I reached the top...it flattened out, so I'm assuming it was the top. You couldn't see more than 20yds around you. I'll have to do it again to see the views I hear about.
jennakate - Sep 30, 2005 9:46 pm
Route Climbed: East Face Date Climbed: June 11, 2005Mix of deep snow and rock, beautiful day, though
Bill Jirousek - Aug 29, 2005 11:29 am
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: August 7, 2005This was my first my first 13er. It was a fun boulder hop to the summit and one of the most amazing views I've ever seen. The diamond is spectacular and we could see climbers on the face, about 1000 feet below the summit. Great views of the Keyhole & Meeker too.
shknbke - Aug 16, 2005 1:33 am
Route Climbed: n.w. slopes Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2005Climbed this after Longs as the weather held from the boulderfield. Incredible views of the Diamond. Descended the opposite side to the Chasm lake junction. This is a tedious boulder hop.
limestonelicker - Jun 28, 2005 6:26 pm
Route Climbed: West Scramble Date Climbed: July 7, 2004Great view of the Diamond looming over Chasm Lake.
growski - Jun 26, 2005 5:47 pm
Route Climbed: From the Keyhole Date Climbed: June 24, 2005Was intending to only go to the keyhole, but met up with two other hikers (Jeff and John) who were heading over to Lady Washington and joined up with them to climb to the peak. Great views all around.
Rsk8r4lif - Jun 23, 2005 9:34 pm
Route Climbed: i have no idea Date Climbed: june 22, 2005I started out to climb longs peak, but i've never climbed a mountain before, my friend that was w/ me left at the juction and i took the wrong route, i ended up at chasm lake, and knew if i climbed over mt lady washington to the other side i'd get to the boulderfield, so i spent an hour or so clinging on over chasm lake with extremely strong winds, so much that i had to crawl across the summit so i wouldn't blow off, it was sorta fun. does anyone know what class climbing that is on the east side of chasm lake right up the side of lady washington?
Rsk8r4lif - Jun 23, 2005 9:34 pm
Route Climbed: i have no idea Date Climbed: june 22, 2005I started out to climb longs peak, but i've never climbed a mountain before, my friend that was w/ me left at the juction and i took the wrong route, i ended up at chasm lake, and knew if i climbed over mt lady washington to the other side i'd get to the boulderfield, so i spent an hour or so clinging on over chasm lake with extremely strong winds, so much that i had to crawl across the summit so i wouldn't blow off, it was sorta fun. does anyone know what class climbing that is on the east side of chasm lake right up the side of lady washington?
umbra alta - Jun 21, 2005 2:54 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: January 2005Originally planning on a hike to Chasm Lake, I climbed this miserable heap of talus when my partner was sketched by steep snow on the approach to the Longs/Meeker cirque. The view of The Diamond from on top put me back in the right frame of mind though. Was blessed with absolute stillness on the summit; a trip report had people being blown off just days earlier.
djilk - Jun 16, 2005 11:26 pm
Route Climbed: East ridge Date Climbed: June 16, 2005Stunning blue skies today as we summited in about 3 hrs 15 min. We were able to avoid all snow on the summit pitch with some judicious route-picking and some scrambling. Glad we didn't carry the snowshoes!
jrf - Jun 7, 2005 6:57 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge w/ North Ridge descent Date Climbed: May 22, 2005I'd been looking forward to this for a while so I could take pictures of the Diamond. Views are unreal from the top. A lot of patchy snow left which made the East Ridge a tough slog but finally made the top in about 4 hours.
North Ridge is much nicer going down (and I'd guess coming up).
Bill562 - May 11, 2005 3:20 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: May 9, 2005Climbed with Charles. Awesome views, good weather. Met two skiers who had just completed a ski descent of the Cables route.
CharlesD - May 10, 2005 2:10 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: May 9, 2005Great climb in perfect weather. Snow was getting pretty soft and slushy on the descent. Best "sudden reveal" summit view I've ever seen. Wow!
Tajji - Apr 9, 2005 10:05 pm
Route Climbed: East Face Date Climbed: April 09, 2005A great day in the mountains! The view of the Diamond was awesome. Snowshoes/ Ice Axe/ Crampons were helpful on the ascent.
Tex Burrow - Mar 5, 2005 1:24 am
Route Climbed: East Face Date Climbed: 6/8/2003This was a great little scramble to a nice 13, but honestly the climb was dwarfed by the menacing Longs Peak on the horizon. It was super windy when we summited which made for a brief and cool stay for a couple of pictures, then back down past the chippies.
coloradoiceclimber - Dec 31, 2004 7:42 pm
Route Climbed: Direct East Face Date Climbed: December 31, 2004Today was an incredibly nasty windy day! See the Trip Report here! Blow Me!
Andy - Oct 10, 2004 8:47 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: October 9, 2004I've wanted to climb this mountain for a long time solely for the view of The Diamond. I was not disappointed! I descended directly to Chasm Lake, which was quite interesting and afforded sustained, excellent views.
dunking_deutschman - Sep 20, 2004 11:24 pm
Route Climbed: Longs Peak Trail to North Face of Mt. Lady Washington Date Climbed: September 11, 2004definitely worth the short scramble from the Boulderfield. The view of the East Face of Longs Peak from here is spectacular.
RyanS - Apr 17, 2004 7:39 pm
Route Climbed: East Slopes Date Climbed: April 17, 2004I don't think I'd recommend the East Slopes route when the snow is unconsolidated and somewhat slushy. Postholing our way to the summit wasn't all that fun. But that view of The Diamond when Erin and I got there was amazing and made all our effort worth it. We descended the much gentler North Ridge toward Granite Pass and took a 250' glissade down into the basin. We endured more postholing while we moved through Jim's Grove, but after that we had a great time slipping and sliding our way back to the trailhead. Rather than taking the East Slopes, try heading to Granite Pass and ascending the North Ridge. Going that way, this is a highly recommended winter/spring climb!
f360driver - Apr 14, 2004 6:46 pm
Route Climbed: East Face Date Climbed: March/04Good winter climb.