mtybumpo - Jul 25, 2010 12:49 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2010
12er #8
This was an awesome climb! It was difficult but AWESOME! The hardest part was getting into the route from the pond to the ridge between Church and Donaldson. There was hard snow clogging the entrance and I didn't bring my crampons. The snow was great on the was back though! We also saw a bighorn sheep and a TON of Antelope.
somiaj - Sep 28, 2009 5:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2009
East Ridge
Scrambled up to the east ridge near the summit of Donaldson Peak and summited both Church and Donaldson from there. A friend joined me to the pond before the peak and I soloed both summits, putting me at 7 of 9 of the 12,000+. Round trip took about 10 hours.
Beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, though a lot of dust from harvest in the distance. View my photo's here.
mfox79 - Aug 17, 2008 12:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Fun Climb
This had to be one of my favorite 12ers fun scrambling and great views. I climbed this one with SPer Manley both summits took about twelve hours.
Super Dave - Jul 7, 2008 1:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
North face snow climb
Hiked in to Lake 9682' the night before, then did a solo climb up Church's north face. It was about 2500' feet of 40-45 degree snow climbing. I'd been daydreaming about this route for a couple years, and it didn't disappoint. Here’s a trip-report and some photos.
Not in near good enough shape. Nothing like taking a step back for every step forward. Became sick and crashed in the saddle. It was a good trip though.
nickkarl - Jul 7, 2007 10:08 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2007
Number 5
Climbed with Donaldson. Was a challenging climb, went solo dont think I would recomend that. But it was a great climb.
bhobbs - Mar 20, 2007 4:50 am Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2007
Where I was Saved
This is where I let go what she took from me, and I was with my friend to do it. Great day!
I had a bad day on this one, with an early wake up and bad luck with crumbly handholds, several near accidents, and slow pace. Also ascended Donaldson Peak while we were up there.
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 29, 2003
Climbed as my second peak in the 9 summits record. Overcast day, that kept the heat away but elminated great views. Linked it with Donaldson before calling it a early day.
Positioned smack dab in the middle of all the peaks, the views to do not disappoint.
mtybumpo - Jul 25, 2010 12:49 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2010
12er #8This was an awesome climb! It was difficult but AWESOME! The hardest part was getting into the route from the pond to the ridge between Church and Donaldson. There was hard snow clogging the entrance and I didn't bring my crampons. The snow was great on the was back though! We also saw a bighorn sheep and a TON of Antelope.
somiaj - Sep 28, 2009 5:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2009
East RidgeScrambled up to the east ridge near the summit of Donaldson Peak and summited both Church and Donaldson from there. A friend joined me to the pond before the peak and I soloed both summits, putting me at 7 of 9 of the 12,000+. Round trip took about 10 hours.
Beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, though a lot of dust from harvest in the distance. View my photo's here.
mfox79 - Aug 17, 2008 12:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Fun ClimbThis had to be one of my favorite 12ers fun scrambling and great views. I climbed this one with SPer Manley both summits took about twelve hours.
Super Dave - Jul 7, 2008 1:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
North face snow climbHiked in to Lake 9682' the night before, then did a solo climb up Church's north face. It was about 2500' feet of 40-45 degree snow climbing. I'd been daydreaming about this route for a couple years, and it didn't disappoint. Here’s a trip-report and some photos.
zoink - Sep 16, 2007 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
Trying to grab all the 12'sNot in near good enough shape. Nothing like taking a step back for every step forward. Became sick and crashed in the saddle. It was a good trip though.
nickkarl - Jul 7, 2007 10:08 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2007
Number 5Climbed with Donaldson. Was a challenging climb, went solo dont think I would recomend that. But it was a great climb.
bhobbs - Mar 20, 2007 4:50 am Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2007
Where I was SavedThis is where I let go what she took from me, and I was with my friend to do it. Great day!
skunk ape - Feb 26, 2007 11:43 pm
On a SundayFun climb, Did Leatherman, Bad Rock, and Church, Missed Donnaldson, didn't realize it was over 12,000
patascent - Feb 18, 2007 3:50 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2000
Northeast FaceFun 35 to 50 degree snow climb to the summit from Lake 9682. Linked it with Donaldson. Regret not linking "No Regret" Peak now, it was right there.
SawtoothSean - Jan 4, 2006 9:47 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: September 14, 2002Done with Donaldson- nice scramble once out of the lower creek valley
punk_rocker333 - Apr 30, 2005 8:38 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: July 2004Climbed this one on a hot July day. It was a good hike. Probably the toughest 12,000 footer in Idaho.
brendon - Dec 16, 2004 10:50 pm
Route Climbed: East ridge. Date Climbed: Aug 2001We were planning on climbing Brieitenbach but went up the wrong canyon. Oh well. We are older and wiser now, as far as the Lost Rivers go.
IdahoSummits - May 7, 2004 3:21 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: 7/4/2004I had a bad day on this one, with an early wake up and bad luck with crumbly handholds, several near accidents, and slow pace. Also ascended Donaldson Peak while we were up there.
IdahoClimber - Feb 3, 2004 10:50 am
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 29, 2003Climbed as my second peak in the 9 summits record. Overcast day, that kept the heat away but elminated great views. Linked it with Donaldson before calling it a early day.
Positioned smack dab in the middle of all the peaks, the views to do not disappoint.