We left the Lawn Lake Trailhead at 4:30 and once again made quick work on the approach to Ypsilon Lake. Mummy Kill (aka Mummy Mania) llamaman. Still 1000 feet to go over talus and tundra. A party of two (Climber 1 and Climber 2) departed from the Lawn Lakes trailhead at 3:15AM on the morning of March 16th with intent of climbing Ypsilon Mountain (13,514 ft) via the Blitzen Ridge route and descending via the Donner Ridge to the south. Powell/Taylor â Ice, Rock, and snow. Blitzen Ridge on Ypsilon Mountain is a challenging mountaineering route that includes sections of technical rock, often made more difficult in winter conditions. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. To reach the Fays, you first have to hike 4.5 miles (1 way) to Ypsilon Lake. The description on Mountain Project even describes it as the best ridge climb in the park. Ypsilon Mount - Blitzen Ridge. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. The weather forecast continues to call for high winds with gusts exceeding 60 mph at times, blowing and drifting snow and very cold temperatures above 11,000 feet. Foster reported his body to be in the upper Fay Lakes area north of Ypsilon Mountain. Find the perfect ypsilon stock photo. Recent snow and winds have contributed to what the Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecasted as considerable avalanche conditions in this area since Saturday. There was no social trail and no cairns. Summary: We had our choice of routes to do as we both took Friday off from work. hike to Ypsilon Lake and head NW on a small trail leading to Spectacle Lakes. This is where most people stop. July 21, 2018. The body recovery efforts will take place on another day when weather and conditions allow. Blitzen Ridge â Rock and snow. They were snow-free. Peak 4 Southwest Gully. Ypsilon Mountain: Location: USA-Colorado: Elevation: 13514 ft / 4119 m: Ascent Trip Report The Blitzen Ridge route stayed undone on my goal list for 10 years due to the belief that it was 'too much hiking for too little climbing'. Blitzen ridge is a very popular and often talked about climb in Rocky Mountain National Park. The pair had departed from the Lawn Lakes trailhead at 3:15 a.m. on the morning of March 16 with the intent of climbing Ypsilon via the Blitzen Ridge route and descending Donner Ridge to the south. We decided to go up the eastern side of the Blitzen Ridge, climbing up from the northeast side of Ypsilon Lake. I stood on top of point 12005 and contemplated the rest of the way up. I would advise staying down close to the water to work through the trees. Peaks: Ypsilon Mountain, Blitzen Ridge (sorted/filed as Ypsilon, Blitzen) ; Place: Colorado Trailhead: Lawn Lake Trailhead Participants: Fabio Somenzi, Brian Kraus, Dan Dalton Hiking to Ypsilon Lake (and Beyond) 8/16/2020 0 Comments Trailhead: Lawn Lake Trailhead Elevation: 8,540' Destination Elevation: 10,559' Total Elevation Gain: 2,180' I love the lines in this photo!! Peaks: Ypsilon Mountain 13514 Dates: 07/03/1998. 12 likes. Rocky Mountain National Park - Ypsilon Mountain (Blitzen Ridge) Posted by dsneider1 at 10:10 AM. Justin and I have been slowing ticking off some of the most classic climbs in Colorado. Blitzen Ridge is a HUGE day. Blitzen Ridge Ypsilon Mountain. A photo essay from an alpine rock climb of Blitzen Ridge on Mount Ypsilon, 4,119m, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado September 2014 It had been over two years since I'd last climbed. This time to do Blitzen Ridge, 5.4. 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