Read a free guide on this hike here: www.thevirtualsherpa.com/loveland-pass-to-abasin-traverse-hike-guide/ & reminder that none of my content is released in real time.
Enjoy your videos and commentary.....for sure! I'm 75 and started scrambling a couple of years ago. Because I knew I might not be able to do the whole ridge, I scouted The ridge down in the middle near Lenawee and hiked it to make sure I could get down that way if I needed to. As it turned out that's exactly what me and my friend did. It still took us 8 hours to do it that way. I did the second half by myself from Montezuma bowl to the same half way point . That route was not nearly as difficult as the first one. But fun! It sure seemed like the first half of the route over Black Mountain looked a lot scarier on your video then I remember it. laughing out loud. I do remember a small but easy knife edge. Looking forward to doing it again this summer.
one of the funnest routes and best veiws of any hike I've ever hiked. I had almost the same experience as you with hitchhiking. First problem was I finished at night getting back to the road at 8:30, at first no cars at all, then one by one I kept seeing cars coming down the pass (eventually over 15), but not one single car coming up. after over half an hour of walking I finally saw one car coming in the right direction...sped by me at top speed, 10 minutes later same thing, third time was the charm when a cool latino dude stopped, and zipped me back to the top of the pass in 5 minutes
I tried the reverse a couple of years ago. I got stuck in the same towers but the trail is harder to see from that direction (at least I could not see it) I dropped towards 6 in one of those couloirs. Pretty technical down scrambling. Recommend boots in case one needs to drop. My shoes were trashed by the time I got to the car.
Have you ever hiked to Chihuahua Lake? It’s a really cool looking alpine lake right on the other side of the mountain from A-Basin. It has always intrigued me. Edit: lol it’s actually shown in your video a couple times
Can't thank you enough for taking the time to record and share these videos. I just discovered your channel, but I am instantly hooked! The video quality is truly amazing.
I love traverses and scrambles. Can't wait to find something short like that close to Leadville for August. Thanks for all the content man. Keeps me focused and driven to get back to Colorado to climb more
I gave this a try today, my plan was to just traverse to that most prominent peak between Grizzly and Lenawee(anyone know what this is called?), then return back to Loveland pass the way I came. There was snow and no tracks so the route finding on my ascent was…troublesome. I got cliffed out pretty bad on the second to last tower, I should have stayed low to the left. I was able to down climb it but I don’t feel good about the risk I took, should have just backtracked. Ascending the middle peak was sketchy as well with the snow, had to make some gnarly reaches and get my hands a bit cold. Coming back I avoided my previous blunders and felt much better. I had a blast, but would avoid climbing this in the snow if you aren’t comfortable with route finding in fairly exposed class 3/4 terrain. Thanks for the vid, was pretty helpful, dope channel all around. Edit: I’ve seen a few reports that the middle peak is called black mountain? Would follow as I think that’s the name of the restaurant at A Basin. Will ask some of the old heads come ski season
Was out in CO a month ago for a race and the day before went across Loveland Pass. Definitely was scoping this route out as I've been from the pass to just before Grizzly D. Thanks for a great beta video and any thoughts of doing the route from Lanawee trailhead, so going in the opposite direction? Either ending up at LP or you can make a loop if you go back down the saddle between Grizzly and Torrey's.
Starting at Lanawee would make this a pretty epic day but I suppose if could go. Don't think the traverse matters which way it goes - both would be very similar in terms of difficulty (if ending at LP).
Dude, if you can't get a ride up Loveland Pass ......................................................................................................................................?????
The list continues to grow but the last few weeks (including the next few days and upcoming weeks) I’ve done / have a lot planned. The list, in Colorado and beyond, isn’t something I work by priority - rather what opportunities I’m handed.
Read a free guide on this hike here: www.thevirtualsherpa.com/loveland-pass-to-abasin-traverse-hike-guide/ & reminder that none of my content is released in real time.
This is a great hike ,and can also go to Greys and Torres . This is a long HIGH hike . Fantastic views
How many "Grizzlies " ( peaks ) are there in Colorado ?
Believe just two
Enjoy your videos and commentary.....for sure!
I'm 75 and started scrambling a couple of years ago. Because I knew I might not be able to do the whole ridge, I scouted The ridge down in the middle near Lenawee and hiked it to make sure I could get down that way if I needed to. As it turned out that's exactly what me and my friend did. It still took us 8 hours to do it that way. I did the second half by myself from Montezuma bowl to the same half way point . That route was not nearly as difficult as the first one. But fun!
It sure seemed like the first half of the route over Black Mountain looked a lot scarier on your video then I remember it. laughing out loud. I do remember a small but easy knife edge. Looking forward to doing it again this summer.
one of the funnest routes and best veiws of any hike I've ever hiked.
I had almost the same experience as you with hitchhiking. First problem was I finished at night getting back to the road at 8:30, at first no cars at all, then one by one I kept seeing cars coming down the pass (eventually over 15), but not one single car coming up. after over half an hour of walking I finally saw one car coming in the right direction...sped by me at top speed, 10 minutes later same thing, third time was the charm when a cool latino dude stopped, and zipped me back to the top of the pass in 5 minutes
3:30 I forgot my helmet too, lol. put it in my car, and then forgot to grab it
5:54 that sound effect really helped me understand what you were talking about
I've been called the David Attenborough of my generation.
I tried the reverse a couple of years ago. I got stuck in the same towers but the trail is harder to see from that direction (at least I could not see it) I dropped towards 6 in one of those couloirs. Pretty technical down scrambling. Recommend boots in case one needs to drop. My shoes were trashed by the time I got to the car.
7:37 Climbing down that wall is a synch with that aerial tether.
Have you ever hiked to Chihuahua Lake? It’s a really cool looking alpine lake right on the other side of the mountain from A-Basin. It has always intrigued me.
Edit: lol it’s actually shown in your video a couple times
Can't thank you enough for taking the time to record and share these videos. I just discovered your channel, but I am instantly hooked! The video quality is truly amazing.
Awesome. I've always wanted to try that. But, now I probably won't LOL. A little sketchy for my risk tolerance. 😭
this was fun for practicing downclimbing too.
5:55. Best part of the video 😂😂👌🏼👌🏼 thanks man. Great hike.
High quality production around here haha
it is extremely worth it to take the shortcut to the right at the first cairn you encounter. Will take you right over to the saddle with Cupid
I love traverses and scrambles. Can't wait to find something short like that close to Leadville for August. Thanks for all the content man. Keeps me focused and driven to get back to Colorado to climb more
I had always been curious about what this ridge would be like 🔥
I can't wait to be able to do this kinda stuff again! I think my adventure partner will be 💯 next year, we didn't have great weather this year.
How fun!
Love the guitar music. The videos keep getting better, keep up the great work!
all credit to @henketooraw on the tracks
Rad views! Truly fantastic.
I gave this a try today, my plan was to just traverse to that most prominent peak between Grizzly and Lenawee(anyone know what this is called?), then return back to Loveland pass the way I came.
There was snow and no tracks so the route finding on my ascent was…troublesome. I got cliffed out pretty bad on the second to last tower, I should have stayed low to the left. I was able to down climb it but I don’t feel good about the risk I took, should have just backtracked. Ascending the middle peak was sketchy as well with the snow, had to make some gnarly reaches and get my hands a bit cold. Coming back I avoided my previous blunders and felt much better. I had a blast, but would avoid climbing this in the snow if you aren’t comfortable with route finding in fairly exposed class 3/4 terrain. Thanks for the vid, was pretty helpful, dope channel all around.
Edit: I’ve seen a few reports that the middle peak is called black mountain? Would follow as I think that’s the name of the restaurant at A Basin. Will ask some of the old heads come ski season
Thanks for the TR and think you are right regarding Black Mountain. I edited me saying that out since I wasn't sure.
Whoa! I wont be trying this one....Fantastic video!
Thanks Ian, appreciate it as always.
This looks amazing! Awesome video as usual! 🤙🏼
8:12 That looks as scary as the Capital Peak knife edge.
Good exposure, but not the same ballpark.
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5:05 F* around and fall down?
Doing this while trying to hold the camera correctly moves it up a half grade ( 3 to 3+ )
Was out in CO a month ago for a race and the day before went across Loveland Pass. Definitely was scoping this route out as I've been from the pass to just before Grizzly D. Thanks for a great beta video and any thoughts of doing the route from Lanawee trailhead, so going in the opposite direction? Either ending up at LP or you can make a loop if you go back down the saddle between Grizzly and Torrey's.
Starting at Lanawee would make this a pretty epic day but I suppose if could go. Don't think the traverse matters which way it goes - both would be very similar in terms of difficulty (if ending at LP).
@@TheVirtualsherpa - Cool, thanks for the beta!
Love your vide dude, keep up the good work!
Dude, if you can't get a ride up Loveland Pass ......................................................................................................................................?????
It was turning dire....Had about 25 cars just blow by me.
Do you have any big traverses you hope to get next season??
The list continues to grow but the last few weeks (including the next few days and upcoming weeks) I’ve done / have a lot planned. The list, in Colorado and beyond, isn’t something I work by priority - rather what opportunities I’m handed.
@@TheVirtualsherpa can’t wait to see whats to come!