pBerg - May 13, 2014 1:36 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2014
South Ridge
Day trip from Onion Valley via Kearsarge Pass. Snow on the ground but trail in good shape up to Kearsarge. Took the south ridge. Tropical-storm-force winds blew in from the west. Good snow pack for step kicking. Definitely required an ice axe with the wind and steep angles. Final summit block was a fun class 3 but pretty gnarly with the 50mph wind. Gorgeous day!
irrationalist - Jan 31, 2014 11:18 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2013
CLMRG Mountaineering 101
Took this as part of the class in conjunction with Dragon Peak. The traverse was surprisingly simple if you find the right way. It was mucky by the time we got there so I have no idea what the views are like.
docrst - Jan 13, 2014 10:37 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
Gould from Kearsarge Pass
Great excursion from Kearsarge. Steady climb and then a fun scramble up the summit block. Unfortunately clouds arrived at the summit at the same time.
dakine - Sep 23, 2013 12:22 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
Kings canyon backcountry
Beautiful day after a week of monsoon. First time climbing class 2 this steep and long, from Kearsarge pass. Didn't do the class 3 summit block.
Brian Frederick - Sep 16, 2013 9:59 pm Date Climbed: May 4, 2013
From Kearsarge Pass
Nice early season trip in a dry year, Great views
Donno - Aug 12, 2013 10:33 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1996
Ride the Summit Boulder
W/ Rahil, Peter & Laura
Romain - Jun 16, 2013 1:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2013
From the pass
Nice hike from Kearsarge Pass, there is a use trail almost all the way to the top. The summit is interesting. Trip report
mtndonkey - May 3, 2013 1:29 pm Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2013
Via Kearsarge Pass
Nice outing, very dry conditions for this early in the season.
danman3156 - May 2, 2013 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2013
From Golden Trout Lake
Summitted as part of a ski tour to Rae Lakes. From Golden Trout Lake over Mount Gould into the Dragon lake basin.
soslaw - Oct 20, 2012 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2012
Kearsarge pass
North side of summit pinnacle had snow so I climbed it from the west side. Stout mantle to get on top and I'm 6' 4". Continued on to Rixford.
Went back to Gould almost exactly 5 years later. Not much effect from the altitude this time; interesting how the body adapts over the years. Anyway, hiked from Kearsarge Pass. Still some decent snow to the pass and clear to the summit (two small snow fields that can be avoided). A little warm on the way up but otherwise a great hike! Didn't see anyone beyond the pass.
First summit - Aug 12, 2006.
Climbed with Allen (see below) as a dayhike from Huntington Beach. Woke up at 3:30am and got back home around 1am. A long but fun day! I tend to get affected by altitude fairly easily and wondered if I would be able to make it from sea-level to 13k feet in a day. I noticed the altitude right at the trailhead. I tried to keep up the pressure breathing and only got a severe headache right near the summit.
Well acclimatized, it definitely would've been easier but it was nonetheless very enjoyable. Awesome scenery and views!
pBerg - May 13, 2014 1:36 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2014
South RidgeDay trip from Onion Valley via Kearsarge Pass. Snow on the ground but trail in good shape up to Kearsarge. Took the south ridge. Tropical-storm-force winds blew in from the west. Good snow pack for step kicking. Definitely required an ice axe with the wind and steep angles. Final summit block was a fun class 3 but pretty gnarly with the 50mph wind. Gorgeous day!
irrationalist - Jan 31, 2014 11:18 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2013
CLMRG Mountaineering 101Took this as part of the class in conjunction with Dragon Peak. The traverse was surprisingly simple if you find the right way. It was mucky by the time we got there so I have no idea what the views are like.
docrst - Jan 13, 2014 10:37 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
Gould from Kearsarge PassGreat excursion from Kearsarge. Steady climb and then a fun scramble up the summit block. Unfortunately clouds arrived at the summit at the same time.
dakine - Sep 23, 2013 12:22 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
Kings canyon backcountryBeautiful day after a week of monsoon. First time climbing class 2 this steep and long, from Kearsarge pass. Didn't do the class 3 summit block.
Brian Frederick - Sep 16, 2013 9:59 pm Date Climbed: May 4, 2013
From Kearsarge PassNice early season trip in a dry year, Great views
Donno - Aug 12, 2013 10:33 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1996
Ride the Summit BoulderW/ Rahil, Peter & Laura
Romain - Jun 16, 2013 1:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2013
From the passNice hike from Kearsarge Pass, there is a use trail almost all the way to the top. The summit is interesting. Trip report
mtndonkey - May 3, 2013 1:29 pm Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2013
Via Kearsarge PassNice outing, very dry conditions for this early in the season.
danman3156 - May 2, 2013 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2013
From Golden Trout LakeSummitted as part of a ski tour to Rae Lakes. From Golden Trout Lake over Mount Gould into the Dragon lake basin.
soslaw - Oct 20, 2012 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2012
Kearsarge passNorth side of summit pinnacle had snow so I climbed it from the west side. Stout mantle to get on top and I'm 6' 4". Continued on to Rixford.
DukeJH - Sep 10, 2012 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012
From Kearsarge PassA quick scree slog to some cool blocks from the pass.
ScottHanson - Aug 27, 2012 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2012
from Kearsarge PassFun climb with Paul Walton, Jim Burd and Dave. SC2012 day 9 alternate peak.
joshvulich - Aug 4, 2012 1:09 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2012
From Kearsarge PassFun scramble down.
CWessels - Aug 3, 2012 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2011
Acclimation HikeFound my way up here without knowing what the peak was called. Was pleased to find a register. The summit block itself is a fun little challenge.
Guilty - Oct 4, 2011 3:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2011
From Gould's PassHiked over from the pass on my way to Rae Lakes. Second time up.
BrianChase - Aug 22, 2011 4:36 pm
south ridgenot the best climb but worth while
tyler4588 - Aug 7, 2011 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2011
On My Way ThroughClimbed to the top on our way over Kearsarge Pass to Kearsarge Lakes.
hightinerary - Jul 29, 2011 5:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2007
Gould DiggingI like Mt. Gould - an easy 13er with a fun summit block and a time-saving scree descent. I have climbed it seven times between 2007 and 2014.
thexcat - Jul 29, 2011 1:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
From RixfordFrom Onion Valley, with Tang. Dayhiked Rixford's south slope before traversing to Mt Gould
Luciano136 - Jul 5, 2011 5:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011
From Kearsarge PassWent back to Gould almost exactly 5 years later. Not much effect from the altitude this time; interesting how the body adapts over the years. Anyway, hiked from Kearsarge Pass. Still some decent snow to the pass and clear to the summit (two small snow fields that can be avoided). A little warm on the way up but otherwise a great hike! Didn't see anyone beyond the pass.
First summit - Aug 12, 2006.
Climbed with Allen (see below) as a dayhike from Huntington Beach. Woke up at 3:30am and got back home around 1am. A long but fun day! I tend to get affected by altitude fairly easily and wondered if I would be able to make it from sea-level to 13k feet in a day. I noticed the altitude right at the trailhead. I tried to keep up the pressure breathing and only got a severe headache right near the summit.
Well acclimatized, it definitely would've been easier but it was nonetheless very enjoyable. Awesome scenery and views!