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Elevation: 13,310 ft
GPS: 40.2392, -105.663
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Shared By: Holly Barnard on Jul 8, 2002 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
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Mt. Alice is a relatively remote 13,000 foot peak located deep in Wild Basin of RMNP. The climbs are located on its steep, impressive, and intimidating east face, and consists of mostly older aid lines with the exception of Central Ramp (5.8) which is probably the most popular route. Like all alpine climbs, these routes should not be taken lightly. This is especially true for Mt. Alice due to its remote location (8 miles back). Don't expect to see crowds. It's likely you'll be the only party there. Since these routes don't see a lot of traffic, you should expect dirt, loose rock, and lots of plant life. A true backcountry/alpine experience.

The climbs start part-way up the face. They are accessed by hiking up the snow chute on the left (a little steep) or by cutting up and across from the right on a 3rd-4th class ramp which is a spicy in a couple spots (we roped up for part of it).

After tagging the summit, walk off to the south and drop down the gully between Mt. Alice and Pilot Mt. to return to the base or continue south to Boulder-Grand Pass and hike down to Thunder Lake and enjoy all the alpine flowers.

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Head up to RMNP and Estes Park. Take CO Hwy 7 south out of Estes, through Meeker Park, to the Wild Basin entrance of RMNP. After entering the gates, drive about 2 [miles] down the dirt road to the trailhead for Thunder Lake. Hike the Thunder Lake trail for about 5 miles to the Lion Lakes turnoff. Hike up to Lion Lake and head up to the alpine meadow and boulderfield to the west. The objective will be obvious by this point - head to the base and pick the least scary approach to the start of the climbs.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mt. Alice

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
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Hourglass Ridge
Trad, Alpine
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Central Ramp
Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Hourglass Ridge
 10
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
Central Ramp
 16
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
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