Mt Blue Sky

[Matt]

What should we rename the Evans Egis to?

can we call it the Scott Gomer Creek Massacre..?

Wasn't Missy left on the Sawtooth?
How about "Missy's Bane?"

[CaptainSuburbia]

thought i'd start a different thread to solicit interesting, unique routes to re-summit one of my least favorite peaks and maybe turn it into one of my favorites... who's got the best, senselessly difficult way up and back again. style points obviously count

A winter summit from Guanella Pass would probably be the best way.

[HikesInGeologicTime]

Who’s in charge of (re)naming the road? As of Saturday, CDOT was still calling it the Mt. Evans Road on highway signs warning about said road’s closure (presumably due to a need to clear out the snow), though maybe that’s just because the name change is so recent that those who aren’t heavily invested in fourteener drama would be pretty confused reading about the Mt. Blue Sky Road.

As to the OP…biking the road (or walking the bike up, if you’re as bad as I am at riding uphill) after it closes next month is a fun way to get back down, at least.

[Scott P]

There are some nice couloir routes on the north side of the peak, but you have to have faith that tourist (or Dr. Jon) won't throw rocks down them.

[Scott P]

Who’s in charge of (re)naming the road?

The Forest Service has already renamed it, but it might take a while before CDOT renames it and replaces the signs. The temporary signs will likely use the old name to match the permanent signs to avoid confusion. I doubt it is a top priority.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/rec ... ecid=28508

Anyway, I think the most important question/debate is if The Snave is now The Yks Eulb?

https://www.mountainproject.com/route/1 ... /the-snave

That's a much more interesting topic than the endless butthurt posts on the name change of the peak itself.

[Dave B]

Peak style points would be biking up the road to climb one of the 5th class routes on the Apron with a N facing couloir ski descent.

Also, what a time of manufactured controversy we live in.

[HikesInGeologicTime]

Who’s in charge of (re)naming the road?

The Forest Service has already renamed it, but it might take a while before CDOT renames it and replaces the signs. The temporary signs will likely use the old name to match the permanent signs to avoid confusion. I doubt it is a top priority.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/rec ... ecid=28508

Kinda impressed with how quickly they updated the website. Now I’m also wondering about all the maps/brochures they hand out at the entry station…is it worth collecting the ones with the old name on them because they’ll be worth something someday?

…The Yks Eulb…

All I’m sure of is that if you say that three times in a row, you’ll summon something from some netherworld.

[constipated_pete]

There are some nice couloir routes on the north side of the peak, but you have to have faith that tourist (or Dr. Jon) won't throw rocks down them.

+1 on snow climbs when the road opens memorial day weekend. Although they might be too much fun for too little effort for your criteria...

[12ersRule]

Autumn hike up Hells Hole to saddle of Sugarloaf and 12967, ridgeline to summit of 12967 then long tundra romp to Spalding and then up to Blue Sky looks good.

Shorter alternative would be park at Guanella pass - go over 12967 on ascent, then return more directly to Guanella.

[two lunches]

Autumn hike up Hells Hole to saddle of Sugarloaf and 12967, ridgeline to summit of 12967 then long tundra romp to Spalding and then up to Blue Sky looks good.

you have my attention. i loved Hells Hole and this would give me some 12ers

[daway8]

thought i'd start a different thread to solicit interesting, unique routes to re-summit one of my least favorite peaks and maybe turn it into one of my favorites... who's got the best, senselessly difficult way up and back again. style points obviously count

Not really all that difficult but if you're just looking to make it more interesting then do the typical West Ridge but pop up onto the actual ridge top - not only do you get the bonus 14er sub-summit, West Evans, you also get some absolutely wicked exposure teetering over a death plunge into Summit Lake. Very easy scramble but the views/exposure are an order of magnitude above the standard trail that's only maybe 20 feet below.

See my TR https://www.14ers.com/php14ers/triprepo ... m=tripmine for a preview - it's especially beautiful with some snow clinging to the cliffs...

Tour de Abyss is a classic that I've yet to check out but sounds like a fun variant.

[SnowAlien]

thought i'd start a different thread to solicit interesting, unique routes to re-summit one of my least favorite peaks and maybe turn it into one of my favorites... who's got the best, senselessly difficult way up and back again. style points obviously count

My favorite route up Evans has been the Aprons - we did the 2nd Apron, I would like to explore another line eventually. 4 pitches, alpine granite and takes you to the ridge - just a short walk to the summit. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/10 ... the-aprons
2nd best option is skiing the North couloirs - short & sweet.
Tour de Abyss is the 3rd option, but the best part of it is Bierstadt's East ridge and Sawtooth.