davis2001r6 - Feb 23, 2009 12:21 am Date Climbed: May 8, 2004
Lots of snow
Climber Mt. Humphrey's trail right after hiking Rim 2 River and back in the canyon that morning.
Fireman79 - Feb 11, 2009 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
No more false summits!
Snow bowl route was nice. It was a long hike and t- shirt weather on top. False summits got a bit old but enjoyed it. Arizona gave us an A+ sunset that evening.
96avs01 - Jan 20, 2009 3:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2009
Perfect Winter Ascent
Ascended Humphreys with Mike, Mark and Rick. Three of us had splitboards and one slowshoer. Weather on top was amazing, low 40s with very minimal wind. Had the summit all to ourselves with great views of the GC North Rim. Splitboard descent was very challenging in highly variable conditions. A phenomenal trip to the top of AZ!
highlandvillager - Nov 1, 2008 12:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Fun despite the weather
We left camp at the Grand Canyon before sunrise and got on the trail just after 8, hoping to avoid afternoon storms. We encountered a little rain and lots of wind and clouds, even a bit of sleet on the summit. There was no view due to the clouds. We heard some thunder on the way down the ridge, but it never got close. It was a fun hike and we met lots of nice people along the way and enjoyed great beer at a brewpub in Flagstaff afterward. HP16
I really dig Flagstaff/Sedona... mellow half-day hike... spent an hour on the summit... interesting views... red rock navajo nation, north rim of the grand canyon, endless yellow pine country... the volcanic area feels like oregon... brought cody on a leash the whole way
wmolland - Oct 15, 2008 11:05 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2008
Woke up and noon and still got r' done.
A nice hike on a beautiful fall afternoon.
Joseph Bullough - Sep 30, 2008 8:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2008
Long day
Climbed after driving down from Salt Lake, which made for a long day. Heard some ominous thunder early in the climb, but things cleared up pretty nicely by the time we reached timberline.
canichol - Sep 28, 2008 10:53 am Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2006
Standard route
Brrrrr. Prepare for the cold wind on top. Been back in May 2008.
My second state high point! Good hike through thick woods for most of the way, I saw several elk and deer. Once I got out of the trees and into the rocks the wind really picked up and by the time I was nearing the summit it was so windy I couldn't even stand. I made it to the summit by running and ducking behind rocks and holding on to my hat. 5 hours round trip.
Dundeel - Sep 16, 2008 12:18 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
Rising Arizona
Hiked up with a great group of Highpointers from all over the US. Wind picked up to 50 or 60 mph on the summit. Had to walk crab style facing the wind.
nebben - Sep 9, 2008 11:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2007
Hoar frost n'shorts
Moogie737 and I made it to the top after starting from the ski trailhead near sunrise. Nice trail, beautiful colors, cool temps, and some hoar frost. I was underprepared [I had planned for Phoenix weather] and was only saved by the hair on my legs! What a beautiful mountain!
mad maximus - Sep 6, 2008 7:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
Beautiful Day
Beautify day to climb. Got an early start and was back at my car before 1.
gbrill - Aug 20, 2008 12:52 am Date Climbed: May 4, 2004
snowbowl
Attempted the peak in late spring but didn't realize that their would still be snow at the top. Decided that without crampons it would be to dangerous.
Redwic - Aug 19, 2008 12:41 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Great Hike!!!
First person to summit that morning, and first one down... No thunderstorms encountered above treeline, although some could be seen in the distance and three very minor hailstorms quickly passed while traversing the false summits. Some parts of the trail were a little rockier or steeper than I originally imagined, but overall this is a great trail, good workout, and very scenic hike!!! Highly recommended!!! State Highpoint #32!!!
Back in '69 we hitched a ride on the ski lift.
More legitimate ascents were in 8-16-1991 when we hiked Molly
up in a child carrier, and 9-4-1999 when the whole
family hiked up.
TLP - Jul 3, 2008 9:05 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2008
very nice mountain
Met a dude from Flagstaff right before I started out, and he asked to hike with me, so I said sure. He climbed the mountain many times before. There was still a bit of snow left for June. It really was a perfect day. No wind, it wasn't cold, clear skies, not crowded, and snow for scenery. I really liked this mountain. Flagstaff is a nice mountain town. I'm glad I went.
pommace - Jun 20, 2008 2:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2008
need more O2!
first time that high. being a flatlander, i spent the previous night in Flag at 7k feet. didn't help. locals were drifting by me like i was carrying a lead ball. wicked windy on the ridge, but not impossible. still some snow drifts on the Humphrey's trail in spots, but no problem, and melting quickly. all in all, awesome.
thexcat - Jun 5, 2008 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1995
Lots and lots of mushrooms
Have hiked up several times in summer season. This one time, my family noticed that there were edible mushrooms - EVERYWHERE! I think they were shitakes, but can't quite remember. Luckily we had lots of plastic bags. Took home over 100lbs worth.
McClimber - Jun 3, 2008 2:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 1, 2005
Winter
Spent the craziest night on the top. Broke two tent poles. Wild storm that out did anything on Denali.
davis2001r6 - Feb 23, 2009 12:21 am Date Climbed: May 8, 2004
Lots of snowClimber Mt. Humphrey's trail right after hiking Rim 2 River and back in the canyon that morning.
Fireman79 - Feb 11, 2009 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
No more false summits!Snow bowl route was nice. It was a long hike and t- shirt weather on top. False summits got a bit old but enjoyed it. Arizona gave us an A+ sunset that evening.
96avs01 - Jan 20, 2009 3:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2009
Perfect Winter AscentAscended Humphreys with Mike, Mark and Rick. Three of us had splitboards and one slowshoer. Weather on top was amazing, low 40s with very minimal wind. Had the summit all to ourselves with great views of the GC North Rim. Splitboard descent was very challenging in highly variable conditions. A phenomenal trip to the top of AZ!
highlandvillager - Nov 1, 2008 12:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Fun despite the weatherWe left camp at the Grand Canyon before sunrise and got on the trail just after 8, hoping to avoid afternoon storms. We encountered a little rain and lots of wind and clouds, even a bit of sleet on the summit. There was no view due to the clouds. We heard some thunder on the way down the ridge, but it never got close. It was a fun hike and we met lots of nice people along the way and enjoyed great beer at a brewpub in Flagstaff afterward. HP16
paisajeroamericano - Oct 21, 2008 1:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2008
arizona getawayI really dig Flagstaff/Sedona... mellow half-day hike... spent an hour on the summit... interesting views... red rock navajo nation, north rim of the grand canyon, endless yellow pine country... the volcanic area feels like oregon... brought cody on a leash the whole way
wmolland - Oct 15, 2008 11:05 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2008
Woke up and noon and still got r' done.A nice hike on a beautiful fall afternoon.
Joseph Bullough - Sep 30, 2008 8:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2008
Long dayClimbed after driving down from Salt Lake, which made for a long day. Heard some ominous thunder early in the climb, but things cleared up pretty nicely by the time we reached timberline.
canichol - Sep 28, 2008 10:53 am Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2006
Standard routeBrrrrr. Prepare for the cold wind on top. Been back in May 2008.
Outdooraholic - Sep 22, 2008 10:15 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2008
Sooo WindyMy second state high point! Good hike through thick woods for most of the way, I saw several elk and deer. Once I got out of the trees and into the rocks the wind really picked up and by the time I was nearing the summit it was so windy I couldn't even stand. I made it to the summit by running and ducking behind rocks and holding on to my hat. 5 hours round trip.
Dundeel - Sep 16, 2008 12:18 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
Rising ArizonaHiked up with a great group of Highpointers from all over the US. Wind picked up to 50 or 60 mph on the summit. Had to walk crab style facing the wind.
nebben - Sep 9, 2008 11:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2007
Hoar frost n'shortsMoogie737 and I made it to the top after starting from the ski trailhead near sunrise. Nice trail, beautiful colors, cool temps, and some hoar frost. I was underprepared [I had planned for Phoenix weather] and was only saved by the hair on my legs! What a beautiful mountain!
mad maximus - Sep 6, 2008 7:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
Beautiful DayBeautify day to climb. Got an early start and was back at my car before 1.
gbrill - Aug 20, 2008 12:52 am Date Climbed: May 4, 2004
snowbowlAttempted the peak in late spring but didn't realize that their would still be snow at the top. Decided that without crampons it would be to dangerous.
Redwic - Aug 19, 2008 12:41 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Great Hike!!!First person to summit that morning, and first one down... No thunderstorms encountered above treeline, although some could be seen in the distance and three very minor hailstorms quickly passed while traversing the false summits. Some parts of the trail were a little rockier or steeper than I originally imagined, but overall this is a great trail, good workout, and very scenic hike!!! Highly recommended!!! State Highpoint #32!!!
oldadit - Aug 5, 2008 6:08 pm
hitched a rideBack in '69 we hitched a ride on the ski lift.
More legitimate ascents were in 8-16-1991 when we hiked Molly
up in a child carrier, and 9-4-1999 when the whole
family hiked up.
BradBartick - Jul 12, 2008 10:20 pm
Been awhileClimbed it when I lived in AZ back in late 90's.
TLP - Jul 3, 2008 9:05 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2008
very nice mountainMet a dude from Flagstaff right before I started out, and he asked to hike with me, so I said sure. He climbed the mountain many times before. There was still a bit of snow left for June. It really was a perfect day. No wind, it wasn't cold, clear skies, not crowded, and snow for scenery. I really liked this mountain. Flagstaff is a nice mountain town. I'm glad I went.
pommace - Jun 20, 2008 2:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2008
need more O2!first time that high. being a flatlander, i spent the previous night in Flag at 7k feet. didn't help. locals were drifting by me like i was carrying a lead ball. wicked windy on the ridge, but not impossible. still some snow drifts on the Humphrey's trail in spots, but no problem, and melting quickly. all in all, awesome.
thexcat - Jun 5, 2008 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1995
Lots and lots of mushroomsHave hiked up several times in summer season. This one time, my family noticed that there were edible mushrooms - EVERYWHERE! I think they were shitakes, but can't quite remember. Luckily we had lots of plastic bags. Took home over 100lbs worth.
McClimber - Jun 3, 2008 2:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 1, 2005
WinterSpent the craziest night on the top. Broke two tent poles. Wild storm that out did anything on Denali.