Burly, but rewarding day out climbing this big peak. Hike up from highway was as expect: a bit brushy, super steep, and generally straightforward. Area just below summit is super loose and dirty and sketchy, but the summit itself was pretty solid and easy. Will post a video on YT of the entire route soon.
This mountain wants to kill you. It's steep, loose, and sloppy. Near the summit, you'll have a choice:
A series of class 3 benches covered with debris ranging from fine sand and gravel to shoe box size rocks.
or
Contouring around to the NNE where it's steeper, looser, and dirty.
I ascended the benches and descended the steep, loose dirt. If I were to ever do this mountain again (and I won't) I would do it the same way.
If you're solo, a helmet is optional. If you're part of a group, a helmet is mandatory.
I was the first signature in the register in over a year.
gimpilator - Oct 3, 2012 2:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2012
Party Hardy
Wanted it for years. Glad I did it.
Josh Lewis - Oct 2, 2012 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2012
The Hardy Party
This was a fun day trip. Unfortunately I lost one of my cameras up here. Fortunately it was my not as good one which was having major issues. It was a bit hot on the way down.
DawnchaserTheAdventurer - Jun 28, 2024 6:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2024
Tried so Hardy, and got so farBurly, but rewarding day out climbing this big peak. Hike up from highway was as expect: a bit brushy, super steep, and generally straightforward. Area just below summit is super loose and dirty and sketchy, but the summit itself was pretty solid and easy. Will post a video on YT of the entire route soon.
Cascade Scrambler - Jul 19, 2015 11:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2015
Loosest POS I've been on in yearsThis mountain wants to kill you. It's steep, loose, and sloppy. Near the summit, you'll have a choice:
A series of class 3 benches covered with debris ranging from fine sand and gravel to shoe box size rocks.
or
Contouring around to the NNE where it's steeper, looser, and dirty.
I ascended the benches and descended the steep, loose dirt. If I were to ever do this mountain again (and I won't) I would do it the same way.
If you're solo, a helmet is optional. If you're part of a group, a helmet is mandatory.
I was the first signature in the register in over a year.
gimpilator - Oct 3, 2012 2:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2012
Party HardyWanted it for years. Glad I did it.
Josh Lewis - Oct 2, 2012 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2012
The Hardy PartyThis was a fun day trip. Unfortunately I lost one of my cameras up here. Fortunately it was my not as good one which was having major issues. It was a bit hot on the way down.