Could anyone tell me if the route to the summit of Bierstadt from the Guanella Pass TR is marked? The book, "Colorado's Fourteeners" by Roach says that for the West Slope route there is a "sea of willows" that it implies should be avoided. Thank you for any information that you might have.
Regards,
JackB
Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
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JackB
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Doctor No
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
It's very marked, unless you consider "boardwalk" to be not marked.
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JackB
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
Doctor No wrote:It's very marked, unless you consider "boardwalk" to be not marked.
Thanks very much, Doctor. Sounds like a well-traveled route.
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Doctor No
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
Most definitely - depending upon when you go, you're sure to make some new friends. 
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
Well marked, except for the last 300' ascent up the scree/boulders. You just have to climb up them the easiest way possible. Generally a very busy trail.
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JackB
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
Doctor No wrote:Most definitely - depending upon when you go, you're sure to make some new friends.
Meeting new friends is always good. Thanks.
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JackB
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
SikYou wrote:It's like a bike path up there
And it'll be the weekend while I'm there. Guess I won't be hurting for company. Thanks for posting.
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JackB
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Re: Mt. Bierstadt Route - west slope
cyclelover wrote:Well marked, except for the last 300' ascent up the scree/boulders. You just have to climb up them the easiest way possible. Generally a very busy trail.
Thanks for the info, cyclelover. Looking forward to bagging another.
Jackb
