Chris Holden

Muddy, icy, hardpack, steep and a great scramble at the top to Summit. Great day on the mountain training near Denver for an overnight summit o. The big mountains! Gorgeous day. Don't forget your traction aids, you won't enjoy the trail without them.

Excellent views while driving in. Hiked Bierstadt a few times and have found it a peaceful hike as you spend time on the mountain. Glad I was prepared for weather as it went from wind to rain to sleet and white out snow in a matter of minutes. Had a tracking app to keep me on trail w/o cell service as I couldn't see the trail ahead. Great hike on spring snow too! My 1st 14er of many to climb