The Next SummitMay 10, 2025

The famous highway to the summit of Mount Blue Sky won’t open this summer as it gets upgraded, with a planned re-opening set for June in 2026.

Read more: https://gazette.com/life/iconic-road-up-colorado-14er-will-be-closed-this-summer/article_14e46204-71c7-49f6-9415-8321b44d66fd.html

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Iconic road up Colorado 14er will be closed this summer

One of Colorado's most iconic roads will be closed this summer. Officials announced closing Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway last fall to reconstruct an upper stretch of North America's highest paved road. From the U.S. Forest Service's entrance station by Echo Lake to the summit above 14,000 feet, the road will be barred to drivers, hikers and cyclists as crews continue paving, stabilizing, improving drainage and revegetating.

Colorado Springs Gazette
AmbulocetusDec 29, 2024
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The Next SummitJul 16, 2024
Located within view of the main trail up Mt. Bierstadt, the Sawtooth Ridge has a habit of luring inexperienced climbers into its rugged terrain, sometimes with disastrous consequences.https://zurl.co/aABV #MtBierstadt #MtBlueSky #Colorado 14ers #SAR
Alpine Rescue Team Responds to Injured Hiker on Sawtooth Ridge

EVERGREEN, COLORADO — On the morning of July 15, 2024, the Alpine Rescue Team responded to an emergency call involving an injured hiker on the Sawtooth, a treacherous third-class ridge connecting Mount Blue Sky and Mount Bierstadt. The call, received just before 9 AM, reported a lower leg injury and a possible loss of consciousness.A rapid response team of 19 members was dispatched to Guanella Pass, with limited initial information about the hiker’s condition. Due to the severity of the situation, Flight for Life was summoned to transport team members and essential gear to a bench below Mt. Bierstadt’s summit.

The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog
srleeJul 2, 2024
“Echo Lake”
Mount Blue Sky Recreational Area, Colorado.
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srleeJul 2, 2024
“Excuse Me, Sir? Others Would Like to Use the Bathrooms”
A mountain goat licking water and salt from the concrete outside pit toilets at Mount Blue Sky Recreational Area, Colorado.
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srleeJun 17, 2024
“Leap of Faith”
Young bighorn sheep jumping over snowmelt in the Mt Blue Sky recreational area in Colorado.
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srleeJun 15, 2024
“Quite the View”
A marmot on the rocks at 14,200ft elevation at Mt Blue Sky Recreation Area, Colorado.
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The Next SummitMay 2, 2024

BREAKING: The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (the highest paved roadway in North America) will not open during 2025, according to a release from the Forest Service, due to a major reconstruction project. 🏔️🚗

However, you can still reach the summit by hiking, biking, or climbing from the Echo Lake area.

Read more: https://zurl.co/5GjF #news #colorado #14ers #mtbluesky

Forest Service: Mount Blue Sky Summit Road Will Not Open During 2025

IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO – As construction commences on the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, visitors planning to experience the pristine landscapes of Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area in 2025 will need to adjust their travel plans.Beginning in September 2024, the main highway access to the summit of the iconic 14er Mount Blue Sky will be closed to both motorized and non-motorized traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians. This closure is expected to last until Memorial Day weekend of 2026, as extensive repairs are undertaken to improve public safety and restore the natural environment. The project, led by the Federal Highway Administration along

The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog
The Next SummitOct 19, 2023

4 Colorado representatives introduced a bill to re-name Mt. Evans Wilderness to match the renamed Mt Blue Sky.

What do you think about the decision to change the name?

Personally, I think since native people requested it, it's the least we can do try to heal centuries of harm and mistrust.

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