Grant - Aug 12, 2003 5:04 pm - Hasn't voted
very niceexcellent description. One of these day's (hopefully this summer) I will get up there. Thanks Kane
Martin Cash - Aug 12, 2003 5:08 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: very niceJust curious, but the quality of this rock looks hideous. Why would you want to scramble on something this loose?
Nice photos though, Kane.
Kane - Aug 12, 2003 5:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: very niceMartin, you bring up a good point. Yes the Bells are loose. My objective in my route description was to keep inexperienced hikers and climbers off the mountain by using strong and to the point verbage concerning this matter. The Maroon Bells are so popular that you have to take a bus to the TH. A lot of those tourists decide to give these mountains their best shot. To me this is the only scary aspect of climbing this mountain. I absolutely loved this mountain, the route finding was really fun. The scenery was some of the best in Colorado. My objective the entire climb was to be as focused as possible not to dislodge any rock. I truely don't have any memory of acccidently sending rockfall. Its a matter of being smart.
I know this sounds silly but they are the Maroon Bells-you can't go anywhere in Colorado without seeing a photo of these mountains hanging on the wall.
Martin Cash - Aug 12, 2003 6:02 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: very niceWell said Kane. The Bell Cord Couloir in winter looks like a fun route too. Check it out.
keystone4me78 - Sep 19, 2005 11:22 pm - Hasn't voted
campingcan anyone recommend free scenic camp sites near the trailhead?? thanks
Gareth - Sep 19, 2005 11:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: campingYou might try looking under the “Camping” section on the Thunder Pyramid page. Lincoln Creek is free, although it is on the other side of Aspen. I am not aware of any free (and legal) campsites near the Maroon Bells trailhead.
Kane - Sep 19, 2005 11:41 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: campingThere is no free camping in the Maroon Creek Drainage. In fact, there is no camping in there without a reservation.
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