Pierce/Eisenhower Hike

We cruised up the Crawford Path to the summit of Mt. Pierce on 3 inches of freshly packed snow which provided great traction on the otherwise very icy trail. After summiting Mt. Pierce, we headed over to Mt. Eisenhower. The trail to Mt. Eisenhower was hard packed snow with lots of ice, monorails, and postholes. The summits were in the clouds and breezy with the toasty wind chill of 0F.

Join us for the last snowy winter hike before Spring! The hike is about 6 miles round trip to Pierce (2400 feet elevation gain) or 9 miles round trip to Eisenhower (3000 foot elevation gain). Hikers not wanting to hike from Pierce to Eisenhower can turn back at Pierce. We will be hiking together as a group so faster hikers please be mindful to adjust your pace if you find you are getting to far ahead. We will be hiking in winter conditions. MicroSpikes are necessary. Snowshoes might be needed for the Pierce to Lafayette section. Please have the appropriate gear/clothing to hike this time of year and the appropriate amount of layers to keep your core body warm. We recommend WINTER hiking boots, MicroSpikes, poles, wool hat, gloves, hand warmers, rain/wind gear, warm layers, HEADLAMP and NO COTTON. Carry at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Hikers are welcome to stay overnight at my house (about 15 minutes from the trailhead) before and after the hike. As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hike Safe Responsibility Code (Home - Hike Safe); the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. (In other words, you may be hiking with us but you alone are responsible for your personal safety. The host of this event is a facilitator not a guide or a trip leader).