At just over 14,000 feet, Mt Evans offers spectacular views. The iconic 14er on Colorado’s Front Range is one of only a few in the state that’s accessible by road. In 2017, during a meeting of the Denver Fortnightly Club, the historic literary organization founded and continued by women, Jeri Norgren listened to a reading about the group’s role in the naming of Mount Evans. DiseaseÂ, among workers and even horse suicide were common, and the high altitude caused the steam shovels toÂ, operate at 50% efficiency. Recommended Route. A national call for equality and historical reconciliation has come with a push to restore Native American titles to numerous landmarks, including Colorado’s tallest summits. From the summit of Bierstadt, look north to see the Sawtooth and the rugged connecting ridge - 2. When Norgren and Fielder set out on the venture, little did they know the book’s subject matter would have such social and political resonance. Amid controversy, new book traces detailed history of Colorado 14er names. Mount Evans Is One Of Colorado's Most Recognizable 14ers But It Could Get A Name Change. Seeing dollar signs in their eyes following this initial road construction, Colorado Territory and Denver officials sought to then turn Mount Evans into a National Park, but the area around Mount Evans was already under the management of the Forest Service. Wait, this place is a Wilderness area? Before getting to the anticlimactic answer to that question, I’d like to ask, why is it called Evans? (CBS4) – Two Colorado Indian tribes have filed an official petition with the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to change the name of Mount Evans. ... Mount Evans Is One Of Colorado's Most Recognizable 14ers But It … Or ride horses, bicycles, mules, wild pigs–anything–but keep the automobiles and the motorcycles and all their motorized relatives out.” said the old curmudgeon in Desert Solitaire. Coming from, and having enjoyed wilderness areas in Montana, I know that Abbey’s rant about motorized vehicles made practical sense in the wilderness areas of that state. Bierstadt and Mt. As pika spend the summer months hurriedly gathering food, CFI soldiers through the short, snow-free season performing much needed trail maintenance. Mount Evans towers above Summit Lake. This map can only be accessed by registered, 14ers.com users. Pika do not hibernate in the winter nor do CFI's core staff. Having said this, don’t underestimate Mt Evans, it’s a very difficult hike for the non-experienced hiker. That being said, no 14er is easy by any means. Welcome to the team Isaac! Gifts from individuals guarantee we have the funds to pay our seasonal trail crew members to protect the pika's natural habitat - the alpine ecosystem. Low 29F. Mount Evans will not allow vehicle traffic to the summit this summer, making it the perfect time for cyclists to ride to the top. Pika do not hibernate in the winter nor do CFI's core staff. Interestingly, before I knew where I was going to work this summer, I had never heard of Mount Evans. Your email address will not be published. LetÂ, the people walk. More than 600 individuals pledged their support for CFI and helped raise more than $97,000 - surpassing our goal by $12,000 this year. Evans. This trip highlights two classic routes to the double crowns of … Evans from the Summit Lake Ridge. Still, Fielder calls it “one of my favorites” in a career that has seen more than 50 books featuring his photos. So, in my opinionÂ, Mount Evans looks and feels more like a National Park, yet is still technically a wilderness area. Pay the entrance fee and drive 9 miles up the Mt. Trailhead. All 14er routes are more difficult and more dangerous in winter. A lifelong history buff, the book is Norgren’s first. Gifts came from donors in 35 states across the nation including Hawaii, Florida, and New York. arcg.is/1vWu8i1 ... See MoreSee Less, Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email, Governor Polis has proclaimed this week Colorado Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, and today’s theme is to Bring the Proper Safety Equipment. There are a number of ways to hike Mt Evans, including starting from Echo Lake, Summit Lake and neighboring Mt Bierstadt. We are humbled by your generous support and inspired to continue our efforts protecting Colorado's beloved 14ers. July, 2006: Bierstadt seen from Evans. WouldÂ. This route is long, requires Class 3 climbing skills and is not recommended for hikers who are new to the high peaks. July, 2009: Mt. You have permission to edit this article. Scott Toepfer, a mountain weather and avalanche forecaster for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, explains how climbers and backcountry skiers can ta... Forest Bathing, Arcology, and Our Wildish Ways, Lloyd Athearn talks channeling your “inner MacGyver” in Plante Moran’s Learn from Leaders blog, Despite numerous obstacles this year, CFI had one of its most successful field seasons ever. arcg.is/1vWu8i1. Something doesn’t quite add up,Â, and I know for sure that Edward Abbey wouldn’t approve: “ No more cars in national parks. Colorado has more avalanche fatalities annually than any other state in the country, so knowing how to minimize risks is vital in backcountry travel over snow. As the closest 14er to Denver, with a road directly to the top, Mount Evans is one of the most frequented mountains in Colorado. This is a Class 3 scramble and should only be attempted by experienced climbers. Mt. the powerful natural forces created by a 14er. Surely the topic would’ve played more prominently in “Colorado’s Highest” had the publishing wheels started turning later; the book was well on its way this year by the time racial unrest spilled into America’s streets. Up to 1918, Denver had gained control of parcels of land from above Evergreen andÂ, started construction of the lower phases of what is now the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. Mt. Other peaks in the massif are: We are so close to meeting our goal. Disease among workers and even horse suicide were common, and the high altitude caused the steam shovels to operate at 50% efficiency. I quickly found out it is one of the two 14ers with a paved road leading to theÂ, summit (along with Pikes Peak). Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Clear skies. She also uncovers hints from harrowing journals, such as that of a Hayden topographer in 1874 who remarked on “the God of storms” awaiting high in the San Juan Mountains. More than 600 individuals pledged their support for CFI and helped raise more than $97,000 - surpassing our goal by $12,000 this year. It’s safe to say Evans is likely named after a person who is most likely male, white, and deceased. The segment of the road between Echo Lake and the Summit (the segment containing all the alpine zone) was completed between 1923 and 1930 with great cost to human and animal life. Mount Evans: Mt Evans, a Must See 14er - See 2,534 traveler reviews, 1,789 candid photos, and great deals for Denver, CO, at Tripadvisor. Duration: 02:36 2 hrs ago. To kick off this project, Betsy Welch, Ben Delaney, and … Jeri Norgren recounts how during a 2017 meeting of the Denver Fortnightly Club, the group discussed its role in the naming of Mount Evans. 14er Routes • Mt. With less than five hours left on Colorado Gives Day, CFI has received 512 gifts totaling more than $82,000! Later, in the early 1900s, Denver found itself competing with mountain recreation around Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak area. The hike between the summit of Mt. The final tallies from Colorado Gives Day are in! The peak is 35 miles (56 km) west of Denver, "as the crow flies", and approximately 51 miles (82 km) by road, via Idaho Springs. Would Ed Abbey still be pissed despite this technicality? Required fields are marked *, Despite numerous obstacles this year, CFI had one of its most successful field seasons ever. Our poster art print captures the beauty of Mt. Bierstadt - West Slopes Route.Taken from Mt. That mostly came down to word from authorities, miners and homesteaders who had taken over tribal lands, Norgren writes. Norgren categorizes the fourteeners’ christenings: 29 for people, 17 with “picturesque and descriptive titles,” seven with Spanish inspirations and five recognizing universities. Mount Evans dominates the Denver skyline, the closest 14,000′ peak to Colorado’s largest city. Despite that ugly truth, Mount Evans is still the name of the one 14er towering over the mile high city. Seth is a features writer at The Gazette, covering the outdoors and the people and places that make Colorado colorful. During the summer, the summit is full of tourists who drive all the way to the summit. Remember to always check your local CAIC forecast before you go: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative's cover photo. Take some time to read about each project, browse photos, and explore interactive maps of Mount Columbia and Mount Elbert to see where work was performed on these multi-year projects. How special! “I think it will be one of the great ones about Colorado history,” he says. The Sand Creek Massacre happened under John Evans’ watch, critics note. The effects of winter and freeze/thaw cycles, as well as excavation from critters likeÂ, Marmots, would probably reduce the pavement to undriveable rubble in the matter of a couple decades.Â, At 50 feet below the summit sits the remains of the Mount Evans Crest House, which was a restaurant andÂ, hotel that was built in 1941 and destroyed by a propane canister fire in 1979. Fourteener-crazed Coloradans will come by more with every turn of the page, “and I hope it gets them more into history,” Norgren says. Colorado has more avalanche fatalities annually than any other state in the country, so knowing how to minimize risks is vital in backcountry travel over snow. Mount Evans Elopement {John + Christina} I’ve always wanted to photograph an elopement ceremony on top of a 14er (for those of you not from Colorado, a 14er is … Norgren was inspired after that to know how all the peaks got their names, and has now written a book, “Colorado’s Highest: The History of Naming the 14,000-Foot Peaks.”, Photo courtesy of John Fielder Publishing. CFI completed major trail construction and restoration on Mt. McKinley), at 20,310 ft (6,190 m), is the tallest mountain in the United States. The government might’ve been another category; Capitol Peak and a nearby point above 13,000 feet called Treasury are lasting examples of what some mappers had in mind for the Elk Range. Mount Evans: Mt. However as far as 14er's go, this is a cake walk. So, the City and County of Denver established the DenverÂ, Mountain Parks System. Mountain Lake, Albert Bierstadt, ca 1863, showing upper Chicago lake and Spalding. (Lyn Alweis, Denver Post file) These five peaks are time-tested hikes for novice fourteener folks. The remains still stand todayÂ, and serve as a shelter for tourists and a reminder of the limitations and hubris of human ambition againstÂ. After repeated checks of the weather on Mountain Forecast up until 4:00 am on Saturday morning, we determined it was the perfect day to attempt the infamous Sawtooth route that connects 14ers Mt. Mount Evans is a simple, yet drop dead gorgeous 14er. Take some time to read about each project, browse photos, and explore interactive maps of Mount Columbia and Mount Elbert to see where work was performed on these multi-year projects. So, why is there a road in the Mount Evans Wilderness? Colorado Fourteeners Initiative's cover photo ... See MoreSee Less, The final tallies from Colorado Gives Day are in! Colorado Fourteeners Initiative updated their cover photo. Spalding. The Mount Evans Hike is found in the front-ranges west of Denver. Mount Evans lies to the east via The Sawtooth. Thank you! Mount Evans, for one, has come under renewed scrutiny. Something doesn’t quite add up, and I know for sure that Edward Abbey wouldn’t approve: “ No more cars in national parks. Evans road. That was it,” Norgren recalls. ... See MoreSee Less, Our organization is similar to the American Pika in many ways. Bierstadt is a great choice to cut your teeth on one of Colorado’s beautiful 14ers. 30 years later in 1895, however, the Colorado Legislature voted to rename the peak after John Evans, theÂ, second governor of the Colorado Territory who resigned in disgrace following his involvement in one ofÂ, the worst Native American Massacres in U.S. history, the Sand Creek Massacre. National Parks are allowed to set their own rules regarding roads and access, unlike wilderness areas. Mount Evans is still the name of the one 14er towering over the mile high city. Hiking to Mount Evans is one of the most popular and easiest 14ers in Colorado. Take a short walk to the top of your first 14er! Norgren spent the better part of three years poring over documents and firsthand accounts from government missions that led to many of the peaks’ names. Proper physical conditioning, gear, food and water are critical to your enjoyment and success. Hiking this peak can be done in various ways, from a half mile quick hike to a strenuous 17.2 mile very difficult trek. “Maybe it will get people more interested in the state and the story of the state and all that.”, Contact the writer: seth.boster@gazette.com, "Colorado Highest: The History of Naming the 14,000-Foot Peaks," by Jeri Norgren; John Fielder Publishing ($45, 160 pages, johnfielder.com). Originally, the famous Prussian painter and first ascender of Evans Albert Bierstadt gave the peak its first unofficial name, Mount Rosalie, after another man’s wife who eventually became his, in the 1860s. Due to heavy traffic on this peak, the standard route is maintained regularly by CFI and partner organizations. So, why is there a road in the Mount Evans Wilderness? Our organization is similar to the American Pika in many ways. Remember to always check your local CAIC forecast before you go: https://avalanche.state.co.us/ Statewide #KnowBeforeYouGo ... See MoreSee Less. The ensuing disagreements between the City/County of Denver, U.S.Â, Congress, and The Forest Service eventually sparked the creation of The Bureau of Public Roads (now theÂ, Federal Highway Administration, a major funder of CFI’s Mount Evans project this summer), and the area remained under ForestÂ, The segment of the road between Echo Lake and the Summit (the segment containing all theÂ, alpine zone) was completed between 1923 and 1930 with great cost to human and animal life. HOLD ON! Learn what steps you can take to be safe while enjoying all the 14ers have to offer. Overlook spectacular views of distant mountain peaks, alpine lakes and glacier valleys! This post will help you understand all of your options. Ed Abbey still be pissed despite this technicality? VeloNews is based in Colorado, home to more than 50 mountains over 14,000ft that are called 14ers. Probably, yes. The road was effectively “grandfathered in” and the Wilderness Boundary was conveniently drawn around the corridor of the road. We created this interactive ArcGIS StoryMap to showcase all of the accomplishments in 2020. So, the City and County of Denver established the Denver Mountain Parks System. https://bit.ly/CFI_GivesDay ... See MoreSee Less, 1511 Washington Ave, Suite 310 Golden, Colorado 80401, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Tax ID: 84-1354844, Interestingly, before I knew where I was going to work this summer, I had never heard ofÂ, Mount Evans. Denali (Mt. But Abbey was rantingÂ, about National Parks , not Wilderness Areas, which, by legal definition, ought to be road less (per the, Wilderness Act of 1964). “I’m definitely sympathetic with cultures who feel like they’ve been trashed,” he says. Gifts came from donors in 35 states across the nation including Hawaii, Florida, and New York. RELATED: 14er season isn’t … May, 2002: Morning light on Evans. The new book “Colorado’s Highest” delves into the history behind the name of the state’s 14,000-foot mountains. As the 14th highest 14er in the state, it is often people’s first 14er, with a variety of trails of varying difficulty and a road all the way to the summit- the highest auto road in the United States. The road today, though, is obviously a product of continuous and annual maintenance. July, 2005: Bierstadt seen from Evans. Or ride horses, bicycles, mules, wild pigs–anything–but keep the automobiles andÂ, the motorcycles and all their motorized relatives out.” said the old curmudgeon in Desert Solitaire.Â, Coming from, and having enjoyed wilderness areas in Montana, I know that Abbey’s rant aboutÂ, motorized vehicles made practical sense in the wilderness areas of that state. by admin | Aug 24, 2018 | blog | 0 comments. Round out your 14er Poster Collection with this prominent peak that looms large above the Denver Metro skyline along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. The club signed a petition for the 14,000-foot mountain’s honoree, Colorado’s former governor, whose wife was the club’s first president. Summit Lake, via Mount Spalding—use of this route will help to reduce impacts to this Fourteener’s fragile alpine environment. Isaac will be one of two crew leaders working on the Mount Evans trail reconstruction project in 2018. Well quite simply, the laws enforcing roadless and non motorized zones began in the 1950s and culminated into the Wilderness Act of 1964, well after completion of the first iteration of the road. Mt Evans from Summit Lake is one of the most popular and easiest 14ers in Colorado to attempt. Despite that ugly truth, Mount Evans is still the name of the one 14er towering over the mile high city. Evans and Summit Lake seen from 13er Mt. On the right is a closer look at the Bierstadt-Sawtooth-Evans combo. “The timing was a complete coincidence,” Norgren says. Seeing dollarÂ, signs in their eyes following this initial road construction, Colorado Territory and Denver officials soughtÂ, to then turn Mount Evans into a National Park, but the area around Mount Evans was already under theÂ, management of the Forest Service. Thank you to all of our generous donors across the nation for your continued support. Difficulty: Class 2 Total Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet Including Denver (if you look hard, it's so far down) and the Rocky Mtns from Longs Peak (also a 14er in Rocky Mtn National Park, north) to Pikes Peak (a 14er outside Colorado Springs, south). Up to 1918, Denver had gained control of parcels of land from above Evergreen and started construction of the lower phases of what is now the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. Evans road (Colorado 5) to the Summit Lake parking area. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Evans--best damn 14er to drive up! Jeri Norgren recounts how during a 2017 meeting of the Denver Fortnightly Club, the group discussed its role in the naming of Mount Evans. Mount Evans Is One Of Colorado's Most Recognizable 14ers But It Could Get A Name Change. Having explored the familiar points on a map for some 40 years, Fielder has similarly reflected. The Sawtooth is NOT dog or child friendly. So why is there still a road in a designated wilderness area? Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Thus was born “Colorado’s Highest: The History of Naming the 14,000-Foot Peaks,” the new book authored by Norgren and published by John Fielder, complete with never-before-seen stills from the state’s most famous nature photographer. Evans. Mount Evans Is One Of Colorado's Most Recognizable 14ers But It Could Get A Name Change Some are calling for a change to the name due to John Evans connection with the Sand Creek Massacre of November 29, 1864. This is Isaac’s first season working for CFI and his first summer working on Colorado’s 14ers. Your email address will not be published. The road today, though, is obviously a product of continuous and annualÂ, maintenance. This is a very popular mountain located in the Mount Evans wilderness, which is a gorgeous part of the state. Bierstadt by following the Mt. Tips: No 14er is “easy,” though some are easier than others. Well quite simply, the laws enforcingÂ, roadless and non motorized zones began in the 1950s and culminated into the Wilderness Act of 1964,Â, well after completion of the first iteration of the road. Let the people walk. National Parks are allowed to set their own rules regarding roads andÂ. A group of hikers with the Denver Botanic Gardens took a wildflower tour on Mount Evans. Commemorate your hike to this popular Colorado 14er today! There was a problem saving your notification. - See 2,534 traveler reviews, 1,789 candid photos, and great deals for Denver, CO, at Tripadvisor. Take Exit 240 at Idaho Springs on Interstate 70. There is a bit of a scramble near the top, but as many 14ers have this, it’s good practice and experience if you intend to do more. We are humbled by your generous support and inspired to continue our efforts protecting Colorado's beloved 14ers. Mount Evans: 14,264 ft, 14er Rank #14/53 May 02, 2017 Mount Evans - featured on 14ers Maps 1 of 16 - is the 14er peak most prominently visible from Denver - and one of only a handful where one can drive (almost) to the summit. Even later, I found out it is the highest paved road in North America. Governor Polis has proclaimed this week Colorado Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, and today’s theme is to Bring the Proper Safety Equipment. Bierstadt is stunning and it's really cool to see the crowd of people on Bierstadt from another 14er. In the mountaineering parlance of the Western United States, a fourteener is a mountain peak with an elevation of at least 14,000 feet (4270 meters). It was but one intrigue she came by in her research. Highway 5 is a popular road to the top of the mountain, which rates as the highest paved road in the United States. Thank you! The effects of winter and freeze/thaw cycles, as well as excavation from critters like Marmots, would probably reduce the pavement to undriveable rubble in the matter of a couple decades. At 50 feet below the summit sits the remains of the Mount Evans Crest House, which was a restaurant and hotel that was built in 1941 and destroyed by a propane canister fire in 1979. See Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, birds and alpine wildflowers! Now Norgren, a fifth-generation Colorado native, finds herself conflicted over her club’s signature from long ago. The road was effectively “grandfathered in” and theÂ, Wilderness Boundary was conveniently drawn around the corridor of the road. Evans from 2005-2006. Coming in at a rating of class 2, there tends to be some scrambling but nothing a well balanced person can't handle. 22 days ago But Abbey was ranting about National Parks , not Wilderness Areas, which, by legal definition, ought to be road less (per the Wilderness Act of 1964). Just like the pika needs a large haypile to ensure it can survive the winter, CFI needs donations. Gifts from individuals guarantee we have the funds to pay our seasonal trail crew members to protect the pika's natural habitat - the alpine ecosystem. During this time, the state gave the City and County of Denver approval to buyÂ, land well outside its municipal boundaries (Evans is in Clear Creek County), explaining why you see, Denver signage and rangers collecting their fees at Summit Lake, the lake forming the cirque below theÂ, Mount Evans Massif. Towering over the Denver skyline, Mt Evans is a very popular mountain for hikers and climbers due to being the closest 14er to Denver. So why is there still a road in a designated wilderness area? In the mountaineering parlance of the Western United States, a fourteener is a mountain peak with an elevation of at least 14,000 ft (4267 m). Despite that ugly truth,Â. Morning high of 57F with temps falling to near 40. Route. Even later, I found out it is the highest paved road in North, Wait, this place is a Wilderness area? At the top, 360 degrees of splendor! So, in my opinion Mount Evans looks and feels more like a National Park, yet is still technically a wilderness area. So, the City and County of Denver established the Denver Mountain Parks System. Bierstadt: 14,060 ft: Class 2: Lying in the Mount Evans Wilderness of Pike National Forest, this moderately rated peak is more accessible than other 14ers with its well-maintained trail and close vicinity to Denver. Probably, yes. I quickly found out it is one of the two 14ers with a paved road leading to the summit (along with Pikes Peak). Colorado 14ers: Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans See for yourself why early explorers and painters adored these beautiful peaks. Taken near Summit Lake on the Mt. Evans, 1 is a view of Bierstadt and portions of the Sawtooth ridge. Spaulding and the Summit of Evans is incredibly fun. “I wanted to know how all the peaks got their names.”. Hike to the summit of Mt. Later, in the early 1900s, Denver found itself competing with mountain recreation aroundÂ, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak area. “It’s an unbelievable feeling from the standpoint of, here’s this history now that nobody really knew before,” she says. A Denver schoolteacher is leading a wave of people interested in changing the name of Mount Evans, one of Colorado’s most iconic 14,000-foot … We created this interactive ArcGIS StoryMap to showcase all of the accomplishments in 2020. Home; 14ers; 14er Routes; Evans and Bierstadt; Climbing 14ers can be dangerous, please read the Mountaineering Safety Page Routes Routes Gain Distance Difficulty Risk Factors ; Mt. The Mount Evans Recreation Area offers easy access to Colorado’s inspiring high mountain environment. Drive south on Colorado 103 for 13.5 miles to Echo Lake. Mount Evans towers above Summit Lake. During this time, the state gave the City and County of Denver approval to buy land well outside its municipal boundaries (Evans is in Clear Creek County), explaining why you see Denver signage and rangers collecting their fees at Summit Lake, the lake forming the cirque below the Mount Evans Massif. 240 at Idaho Springs on Interstate 70 near 40 gathering food, CFI has received 512 totaling. Nation for your continued support and Spalding paved road in a designated wilderness area one she. 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