Mount Lindsey
Mt. Lindsey was called "Old Baldy" for years until 1954, when the peak was named after Malcom Lindsey. Approaches from the east are not available to the public, so the only approach is through the Huerfano Valley. There are two popular routes: The North Face and the West Ridge. The North Face is Class 2+, but requires a climb up a steep scree gully. The West Ridge is Class 3 with a little more exposure, but the rock is more solid. The approach up the valley provides excellent views of Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point
Elevation (feet): | 14,042 |
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Elevation (meters): | 4,280 |
Continent: | North America |
Country: | United States |
Range/Region: | Sangre de Cristo Range |
State: | Colorado |
Latitude: | 37.5847 |
Longitude: | -105.44 |
Difficulty: | Scramble |
Best months for climbing: | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
Year first climbed: | 1875 |
First successful climber(s): | Wheeler Survey |
Nearest major airport: | Colorado Springs |
Convenient Center: | Gardner |
Thanks to Kirk Mallory for adding this peak.
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Trip Reports
NOTE: Trip reports were previously called "Summit Logs" - same feature, new name
There are 18 trip reports for Mount Lindsey.
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- Log #11130 - by Chris Turner on Aug 25, 2004Great Scrambling.
- Log #11131 - by
Chris Truman on Sep 17, 2003Climbed the Noth Face couloirs withs some people from Denver Colorado Mountain Club. Nice group of people. I did not mind the loose rock in the couloir but the guide books should suggest helmets on...
- Log #11132 - by
Aaron Most on Aug 03, 2003We got up there and the marmits were everywhere.
- Log #11133 - by Sean O'Dell on July 21, 2003IMHO, absolutely, without question, do the ridge route. The standard route is a major choss pile - one in which you really don't want to be below another party. The ridge line, on the other hand, is...
- Log #11134 - by April K. Gray on July 14, 2003I was very happy to make it through the rabbit warren of trails. The west ridge was great with some exciting moments. We started back down the ridge but did not want to down climb the " tricky...
- Log #11135 - by Tom on July 14, 2003The most underrated mountain I have climbed yet! This mountain makes Long's Peak look easy in comparison. Out of 42 14,000 I have gotten to the top of,this had the most Class 3 climbing by far. The...
- Log #11136 - by Kevin Shannon on Aug 29, 2002Great hike on a great day. Camped at trailhead the night before, and left at 6:30 am. Summited by 10:30. The approach is easy, with a good trail but steep.
- Log #11137 - by Blake Manson on Aug 13, 2002Perfect weather when I went. Very scary rocks but beautiful scenery.
- Log #11138 - by
Chris Long on Aug 12, 2002Check out the whole trip report with pics at www.mtngoat14k.com
- Log #11139 - by
Chris Long on Aug 12, 2002See the full report with pics at: http://www.geocities.com/mtngoat14k/mountaineering/mt_lindsey.htm
- Log #11140 - by Randy Gill on July 26, 2001this is a wonderful hike, exposing you to some of the most beautiful scenery in colorado. be sure to have good directions in order to get up to the valley. avoid red wing. strange town.
- Log #11141 - by Chris Knight on June 02, 2001The climb up was easy enough. Left my friend back on the saddle as he wasn't feeling well and solo'ed up from there. Coming back down, I dislodged some rocks that didn't come down until I was several...
- Log #11142 - by Lisa Rowzer on Apr 24, 2001Beautiful day! Not a cloud in the sky! We were going to climb Nipple but needed to get back to the car. Can't wait to get back again!
- Log #11143 - by Kevin Donovan on Dec 07, 2000Got slammed by a fast moving storm as we approached the summit. Blew in across Blanca. Gale force winds and sleet at the top. Never let anyone, much less yourself talk you out of that little extra...
- Log #11144 - by
Matt Kirk on Nov 03, 2000Greetings 14er climbers and enthusiasts. I just wanted to let everyone know that there should be a 14ers forum coming soon at http://www.trailjournals.com. If you have the time, please come by and...
- Log #11145 - by Jeff Burley on Oct 23, 2000Definitely life-threatening. Tried a night climb to summit by dawn during the transition season. Accidentally ended up going up the steepest part of the north face (east part) with headlamps but no...
- Log #11146 - by
Lindsay Wagner on Oct 05, 2000The hardest and most life threatening 14er yet.
- Log #11148 - by
Kirk Mallory on Aug 23, 1999A fun climb - I climbed up via the West Ridge, which is solid, then down the North Face for a little variety. Definitely liked the West Ridge better! Also climbed Iron Nipple (13,500), Unnamed...