cbuelow - May 7, 2007 4:24 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2007
Dollar Lake Saddle
2nd of 4 peaks that day with Ol' Walsher after tagging San Gorgonio. It was so cold on the summit of San Gorgonio that I practically ran over to Jepson. Signed in and headed due west along the ridgeline and dropped directly down to Dry Lake View Saddle. It certainly was nice to get out of the wind...
skotty - Apr 16, 2007 12:25 am Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
wintery spring
Summited Jepson along with a second summit of San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail on a very stormy Spring day. When we set out, there was dry dirt as far as we could see, not a sing of snow remaining from winter. By noon we were trudging through powder that started dumping around 7:30 am and didn't let up all day. Temps stayed below 20 all day, limited visibility, high winds, great day!
This waas our 8th out of nine durig a one day Traverse. Not a bad little peak, but I would not ahd set out to do just Jepson.
thebeave7 - Aug 20, 2006 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2006
9 Peaks Traverse
A true slog up from the trail. Only reason to do it is if you are tagging peaks.
SkydiveKen - Jul 14, 2006 5:01 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2004
9 peaks
Followed the crest over San Bernandino Peak summit to San Bernandino East, Anderson Peak, Shields Peak, Charlton Peak, Little Charlton, Jepson Peak and then the long ridge from Jepson to San Gorgonio. 9 peaks 2 days 26 miles.
Route Climbed: North Couloir #1 (Main Eastern) Date Climbed: April 24, 2005
A big group of us (agorokhov, socalmtneer, Mark Ingram, Steve Sauter, Justin, the Emis brothers and myself) climbed one of the north couloirs of Jepson Peak. We climbed the north couloir immediately to the right (west) of Jepson's North Ridge. Despite some weather (we had some trouble finding the base of the couloir because of partial whiteout conditions), we all summited and had a fun 1000ft glissade back down to Jepson bowl.
Route Climbed: From north side between Little Charlton and Jepson Date Climbed: 5 April 05
I almost thought this was the San Gorgonio summit until I saw it "miles" away! I cussed. Was interesting front-pointing up from the bowl and trying to avoid cornices and fractured snow; truly awesome glissading back down! The sign needs to be replaced.
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: March 28, 2005
Climbed N ridge from the base under excellent snow conditions. The snow is hard windpacked with large variations depending on the location and aspect. The upper portion of towards the summit looks beatiful. 3 friends of mine skied the 1st chute in the Little Draw,I walked/glissaded down the same chute later.
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek-Angelus Oaks Date Climbed: September 25th
Part of the nine peaks trail. Long day, but was worth it. Try to climb any of the Gorgonio wilderness peaks on a windy day so the smog is cleared out and the views are better!
Route Climbed: South Fork to Jepson Bowl Date Climbed: May 9, 2004
Wanted to try this route for a while. Was hoping there would still be enough snow on the north bowl for a climb. The snow was lacking in density but climbable. Punched through in several places. It was a struggle to find solid snow. It wasn’t wet, just full of air! Finally reach the summit around 6:00 PM. Wasted a lot of time thrashing through the scrub oak, just getting to the bowl, then ditto on the return to the trail. Maybe there’s a better access to the bowl, but if there is, I couldn’t find it. It was a long day but a great one!
cbuelow - May 7, 2007 4:24 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2007
Dollar Lake Saddle2nd of 4 peaks that day with Ol' Walsher after tagging San Gorgonio. It was so cold on the summit of San Gorgonio that I practically ran over to Jepson. Signed in and headed due west along the ridgeline and dropped directly down to Dry Lake View Saddle. It certainly was nice to get out of the wind...
skotty - Apr 16, 2007 12:25 am Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
wintery springSummited Jepson along with a second summit of San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail on a very stormy Spring day. When we set out, there was dry dirt as far as we could see, not a sing of snow remaining from winter. By noon we were trudging through powder that started dumping around 7:30 am and didn't let up all day. Temps stayed below 20 all day, limited visibility, high winds, great day!
David Rosenberg - Apr 1, 2007 3:29 am
Climbed via South ForkA dayhike hitting four peaks on the loop.
tpdwr - Dec 19, 2006 12:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 1995
South to North.As part of a 4 day excursion.
whaynal - Oct 4, 2006 2:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2006
Vivian Creek TrailPeak 2 of 9.
Cookie Addict - Sep 10, 2006 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2006
PArt of the Nine Peak TraverseThis waas our 8th out of nine durig a one day Traverse. Not a bad little peak, but I would not ahd set out to do just Jepson.
thebeave7 - Aug 20, 2006 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2006
9 Peaks TraverseA true slog up from the trail. Only reason to do it is if you are tagging peaks.
SkydiveKen - Jul 14, 2006 5:01 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2004
9 peaksFollowed the crest over San Bernandino Peak summit to San Bernandino East, Anderson Peak, Shields Peak, Charlton Peak, Little Charlton, Jepson Peak and then the long ridge from Jepson to San Gorgonio. 9 peaks 2 days 26 miles.
Smith93 - Dec 31, 2005 8:08 pm
Route Climbed: Angelus Oaks to Vivian Creek along the Nine Peaks trail Date Climbed: June 29, 2003Third of 4 peaks climbed that day.
graham - Nov 25, 2005 2:37 pm
Route Climbed: Normal rideline trail Date Climbed: Nov-6-06Hiked as part of 9-peaks
Rob - Jul 18, 2005 1:29 am
Route Climbed: South Fork trail. Date Climbed: July 17, 2005Nice hike.
forjan - Apr 25, 2005 4:24 pm
Route Climbed: North Couloir #1 (Main Eastern) Date Climbed: April 24, 2005A big group of us (agorokhov, socalmtneer, Mark Ingram, Steve Sauter, Justin, the Emis brothers and myself) climbed one of the north couloirs of Jepson Peak. We climbed the north couloir immediately to the right (west) of Jepson's North Ridge. Despite some weather (we had some trouble finding the base of the couloir because of partial whiteout conditions), we all summited and had a fun 1000ft glissade back down to Jepson bowl.
awagher - Apr 25, 2005 3:32 am
Route Climbed: North Coulior #1 Date Climbed: April 24th, 2005High winds, great climbing partners. Westernmost ridge should be fun...Looking foreward to the other Couliors
Deb - Apr 6, 2005 2:44 pm
Route Climbed: From north side between Little Charlton and Jepson Date Climbed: 5 April 05I almost thought this was the San Gorgonio summit until I saw it "miles" away! I cussed. Was interesting front-pointing up from the bowl and trying to avoid cornices and fractured snow; truly awesome glissading back down! The sign needs to be replaced.
Zhenya77 - Apr 5, 2005 8:02 pm
Route Climbed: Ridge Traverse Date Climbed: March 27, 2005It was a beautiful spring weather on the summit. We climbed up the ridge in about 4-5 hours and then skied down in the center couluar.
Rinat Shagisultanov - Mar 28, 2005 4:58 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: March 28, 2005Climbed N ridge from the base under excellent snow conditions. The snow is hard windpacked with large variations depending on the location and aspect. The upper portion of towards the summit looks beatiful. 3 friends of mine skied the 1st chute in the Little Draw,I walked/glissaded down the same chute later.
Matthew Holliman - Nov 18, 2004 9:55 pm
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek to Angelus Oaks Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2004Nine Peaks dayhike with Glenn. Nice change of pace from the Sierra.
GlennG - Oct 15, 2004 12:09 pm
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek-Angelus Oaks Date Climbed: September 25thPart of the nine peaks trail. Long day, but was worth it. Try to climb any of the Gorgonio wilderness peaks on a windy day so the smog is cleared out and the views are better!
sierradiscgolfer - May 24, 2004 3:02 pm
Route Climbed: South Fork TH, Ascended from DobbsPeak(East) Date Climbed: May 23, 2004Great climb up the second highest peak in Southern California
notinkansas - May 12, 2004 12:06 am
Route Climbed: South Fork to Jepson Bowl Date Climbed: May 9, 2004Wanted to try this route for a while. Was hoping there would still be enough snow on the north bowl for a climb. The snow was lacking in density but climbable. Punched through in several places. It was a struggle to find solid snow. It wasn’t wet, just full of air! Finally reach the summit around 6:00 PM. Wasted a lot of time thrashing through the scrub oak, just getting to the bowl, then ditto on the return to the trail. Maybe there’s a better access to the bowl, but if there is, I couldn’t find it. It was a long day but a great one!