Anton,If you're looking for a more interesting way to get up Bierstadt, you could try the East ridge, starting from Guanella. Run around towards Abyss Lake, then a little short of the lake, grunt up to the ridge and follow some fun third class to the top. You still miss out on vertical that you might get on another peak, and the bit to Abyss might be a little flat for your taste, but the last bit could make up for that. You also get some solitude from the regular Bierstadt mule train. |