IsaacBeQuiet - Aug 9, 2022 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2020
What a Drop
A really fun little scramble, with a dazzling drop to Valhalla.
Damour - Dec 11, 2019 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2019
Lichtenberg
Nice outing with a dip in the lake...Valhalla is cold, man!
Matt Lemke - Nov 15, 2019 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2019
New Years SKi
I fell a lot but it was fun and the summit views great
cascadescrambler - Sep 1, 2019 2:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2002
Lichtenberg
Southwest slope
kronshage3 - Mar 24, 2019 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2019
Via NE Ridge
After having two beautiful days, it was rough having to do this one in the rain (soon turned snow). The approach is super easy and straightforward. The snow was nearly perfect making for fast travel. The only tricky part about this mountain is the last bit, right below the summit. Bring an ice axe and some crampons. The snow was very solid here so there was not much of a problem. Test the snow before getting on it just to be sure. No views due to the snow rolling through, but the final snow scramble was well worth the trip up.
tcingrum - Oct 9, 2018 5:58 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2018
Licht it
Nice double bagger with mccausland.
kevinsa - Oct 6, 2018 4:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2018
Lichtenberg
With all due respect, the hazards mentioned on the 'Southwest Gully' route page are overstated. When done correctly, this scramble is class 2 max. If you don't like the looks of your route choice, continue scrambling east until it looks better. If you are feeling particularly conservative, you can make an oblique traverse all the way to the saddle between the summit and Pt. 5737 for an easy finish.
pschlais - Jun 12, 2016 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2016
Spring Climb
From Lichtenwasser Lake, followed the drainage up and cut NW directly to the summit. No views because of weather but still a fun climb.
Euphonia - Dec 18, 2014 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2013
First winter scramble
Don't remember the exact date. This was my first winter scramble in snowshoes. I had a tough time getting up the steepest slope in snowshoes and poles. had to get out the ice ax to pull myself up. The snow was so powdery that getting traction was tough. Another gorgeous day.
ThorsChosen - Apr 9, 2014 12:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2011
Mosquitoes!!!
Decided to scramble up the mountain while taking a day hike up to the lake. The mosquitoes were relentless down there by the lake so bring a lot of bug spray if you go that late. No snow and a little brushy this time of year but it helped at times because the scrambling was steep at parts.
jacobsmith - Sep 19, 2012 5:35 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2010
New Beginning on Lichtenberg
The first climb of three solid years of mountaineering. Made the summit despite wallowing in snow drifts. One of the better peaks accessible from Smithbrook rd.
Snidely Whiplash - Jan 4, 2011 8:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 1988
From Union Gap
The greatest blueberry hike of my life. My socks were stained blue by all the berries that fell down in my boots while going cross-country.
gimpilator - Nov 21, 2010 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2014
Southwest Face
I returned with Heather Anderson for my second attempt. We hiked up McCausland first and then climbed both peaks on Lichtenberg.
My first attempt took place November 21, 2010. Our group of five, Greg Slayden, Eric Noel, Ken Jones, Edward Earl, and myself only made it to the lake before we agreed that we had run out of time for a summit bid. All the fresh powder slowed our progress considerably.
Moni - Jun 15, 2010 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2010
NE Ridge
Our first ascent of the season - still lots of snow. The route up the NE flank from the switchback beyond the Smith Brook Trailhead to a saddle above Lichtenwasser and on to the summit is very nice. Views were great.
With Fred
Fred Spicker - Jun 15, 2010 8:58 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2010
NE Ridge
A very late spring - the Smithbrook Road was still closed by snow only about 1 mile from the highway. We slogged up the road and accessed the NE Ridge from the Smithbrook Trailhead.
jkuresman - Oct 29, 2009 10:28 pm Date Climbed: Feb 23, 2008
Winter Snowshoe
Beautiful day on the mountain. Our route down from the lake was much better than our route up. Great views from the summit.
Cascade Scrambler - Jan 18, 2009 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2009
Via NE ridge
Snowshoed up Smithbrook road, and then aimed for directly for the saddle between Lichtenberg and McCausland. Ascended to the top of the ridge via an avalanche chute that had recently slid but was completely safe given the conditions. Amazing views for 360 degrees- 19 degrees and blue skies, what more can you ask for?
Andy Dewey - Aug 15, 2008 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2008
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge
Climbed NE ridge from Lichtenwasser Lake after snowshoeing up Smithbrook Rd. Climbed McCausland the same day.
I hike up to Lake Valhalla annually, and every year I tell myself that I'll climb Lichtenberg Mountain. After giving the west face a try last year (and getting turned around by the sheer wall) I finally reached the summit. Good times!
IsaacBeQuiet - Aug 9, 2022 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2020
What a DropA really fun little scramble, with a dazzling drop to Valhalla.
Damour - Dec 11, 2019 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2019
LichtenbergNice outing with a dip in the lake...Valhalla is cold, man!
Matt Lemke - Nov 15, 2019 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2019
New Years SKiI fell a lot but it was fun and the summit views great
cascadescrambler - Sep 1, 2019 2:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2002
LichtenbergSouthwest slope
kronshage3 - Mar 24, 2019 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2019
Via NE RidgeAfter having two beautiful days, it was rough having to do this one in the rain (soon turned snow). The approach is super easy and straightforward. The snow was nearly perfect making for fast travel. The only tricky part about this mountain is the last bit, right below the summit. Bring an ice axe and some crampons. The snow was very solid here so there was not much of a problem. Test the snow before getting on it just to be sure. No views due to the snow rolling through, but the final snow scramble was well worth the trip up.
tcingrum - Oct 9, 2018 5:58 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2018
Licht itNice double bagger with mccausland.
kevinsa - Oct 6, 2018 4:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2018
LichtenbergWith all due respect, the hazards mentioned on the 'Southwest Gully' route page are overstated. When done correctly, this scramble is class 2 max. If you don't like the looks of your route choice, continue scrambling east until it looks better. If you are feeling particularly conservative, you can make an oblique traverse all the way to the saddle between the summit and Pt. 5737 for an easy finish.
pschlais - Jun 12, 2016 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2016
Spring ClimbFrom Lichtenwasser Lake, followed the drainage up and cut NW directly to the summit. No views because of weather but still a fun climb.
Euphonia - Dec 18, 2014 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2013
First winter scrambleDon't remember the exact date. This was my first winter scramble in snowshoes. I had a tough time getting up the steepest slope in snowshoes and poles. had to get out the ice ax to pull myself up. The snow was so powdery that getting traction was tough. Another gorgeous day.
ThorsChosen - Apr 9, 2014 12:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2011
Mosquitoes!!!Decided to scramble up the mountain while taking a day hike up to the lake. The mosquitoes were relentless down there by the lake so bring a lot of bug spray if you go that late. No snow and a little brushy this time of year but it helped at times because the scrambling was steep at parts.
jacobsmith - Sep 19, 2012 5:35 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2010
New Beginning on LichtenbergThe first climb of three solid years of mountaineering. Made the summit despite wallowing in snow drifts. One of the better peaks accessible from Smithbrook rd.
Snidely Whiplash - Jan 4, 2011 8:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 1988
From Union GapThe greatest blueberry hike of my life. My socks were stained blue by all the berries that fell down in my boots while going cross-country.
gimpilator - Nov 21, 2010 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2014
Southwest FaceI returned with Heather Anderson for my second attempt. We hiked up McCausland first and then climbed both peaks on Lichtenberg.
My first attempt took place November 21, 2010. Our group of five, Greg Slayden, Eric Noel, Ken Jones, Edward Earl, and myself only made it to the lake before we agreed that we had run out of time for a summit bid. All the fresh powder slowed our progress considerably.
Moni - Jun 15, 2010 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2010
NE RidgeOur first ascent of the season - still lots of snow. The route up the NE flank from the switchback beyond the Smith Brook Trailhead to a saddle above Lichtenwasser and on to the summit is very nice. Views were great.
With Fred
Fred Spicker - Jun 15, 2010 8:58 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2010
NE RidgeA very late spring - the Smithbrook Road was still closed by snow only about 1 mile from the highway. We slogged up the road and accessed the NE Ridge from the Smithbrook Trailhead.
jkuresman - Oct 29, 2009 10:28 pm Date Climbed: Feb 23, 2008
Winter SnowshoeBeautiful day on the mountain. Our route down from the lake was much better than our route up. Great views from the summit.
Cascade Scrambler - Jan 18, 2009 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2009
Via NE ridgeSnowshoed up Smithbrook road, and then aimed for directly for the saddle between Lichtenberg and McCausland. Ascended to the top of the ridge via an avalanche chute that had recently slid but was completely safe given the conditions. Amazing views for 360 degrees- 19 degrees and blue skies, what more can you ask for?
Andy Dewey - Aug 15, 2008 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2008
Route Climbed: Northeast RidgeClimbed NE ridge from Lichtenwasser Lake after snowshoeing up Smithbrook Rd. Climbed McCausland the same day.
Cascade Scrambler - Aug 14, 2008 1:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
FinallyI hike up to Lake Valhalla annually, and every year I tell myself that I'll climb Lichtenberg Mountain. After giving the west face a try last year (and getting turned around by the sheer wall) I finally reached the summit. Good times!