nickL - Jun 13, 2010 1:01 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2009
SE Ridge
Never would have known about this trail without SP! Lots of bushwacking at the bottom of the actual slope, but cool route overall. Had lunch on church peak cause there was a mob on top of Rose.
ElGreco - Jun 3, 2010 3:41 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
SE ridge route - mixed bag
Made it to the summit and camped out overnight just below treeline. Beautiful, calm conditions all the way to the summit, mountain wind picked up during the night. Never found the "bridge" mentioned across Galena Creek, so ended up crossing on fallen logs. The willows (?) at the beginning of the trail (which was hidden in snow) are so infuriating that I would never do this climb again. The views of the lake from the summit are stunning, but they only reveal themselves at the very end - that side is hidden for most of the ascent. Freeway noise is present for a good part of the climb too.
Some parts of the climb were brown, but there were snowfields that you could link for most of the ascent. The snowshoes stayed on the pack - not really needed at any point, kicked steps throughout.
A good experience, but not one to repeat. No comparison to the breathtaking Tallac climb, for example.
Peanut - Apr 26, 2010 10:10 am Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2009
Virbram Five Fingers at the Top
Went up the new trail for the first time with my friend and first-time hiker Chris Mortenson. Also, hiked in my Vibram Five Fingers for the first time and loved it! My feet were sore by the end, but not in a terrible way.
The new trail is really great. If you have not been up the new trail, give it a go!
granjero - Mar 3, 2010 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2009
Classic Trail Run
One of my favorites to escape the heat of the Biggest Little City. Excellent trail run with plenty of water to splash in. Phebe's first proper mountain climb.
ylamurto - Mar 2, 2010 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2010
Powder
Climbed up the south face and then snowboarded down the east ridge.
Was wearing shorts and a t-shirt by 8 am on a super hot april day. The route up is pretty straight forward, just stay slightly to the north of the main ridge. The snowboard down was awesome! Probably the last time this season to ride to the base of the climb as the snow is melting right quick.
Dave K - Apr 20, 2009 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008
Up the trail
Very fun but very cold!
emilie - Oct 5, 2008 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2008
New Mt Rose trail
Solo hike after first dusting of snow in Tahoe area. I was alone on the way up which was really nice. Got super cold and windy once I gained the ridge. Lots of hoar frost - made it look like a moonscape above treeline. Tons of people and dogs were heading up as I descended.
A very busy day on the trail due to the fact that the Nevada Wilderness Conservation Society (or something to that effect) had carried three pony kegs to the summit, where they were selling beer. Apparently it's an annual event. Unfortunately, I only had a dollar, which I didn't feel was a fair "donation" for a beer - most people were paying $4-5. Oh well, entertaining nonetheless.
mengbo - Aug 10, 2010 8:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2010
July 4thDuration: 5 hours 21 minutes; Average Speed: 1.5 mph; Vertical Change: 2300 feet
nickL - Jun 13, 2010 1:01 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2009
SE RidgeNever would have known about this trail without SP! Lots of bushwacking at the bottom of the actual slope, but cool route overall. Had lunch on church peak cause there was a mob on top of Rose.
ElGreco - Jun 3, 2010 3:41 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
SE ridge route - mixed bagMade it to the summit and camped out overnight just below treeline. Beautiful, calm conditions all the way to the summit, mountain wind picked up during the night. Never found the "bridge" mentioned across Galena Creek, so ended up crossing on fallen logs. The willows (?) at the beginning of the trail (which was hidden in snow) are so infuriating that I would never do this climb again. The views of the lake from the summit are stunning, but they only reveal themselves at the very end - that side is hidden for most of the ascent. Freeway noise is present for a good part of the climb too.
Some parts of the climb were brown, but there were snowfields that you could link for most of the ascent. The snowshoes stayed on the pack - not really needed at any point, kicked steps throughout.
A good experience, but not one to repeat. No comparison to the breathtaking Tallac climb, for example.
Peanut - Apr 26, 2010 10:10 am Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2009
Virbram Five Fingers at the TopWent up the new trail for the first time with my friend and first-time hiker Chris Mortenson. Also, hiked in my Vibram Five Fingers for the first time and loved it! My feet were sore by the end, but not in a terrible way.
The new trail is really great. If you have not been up the new trail, give it a go!
granjero - Mar 3, 2010 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2009
Classic Trail RunOne of my favorites to escape the heat of the Biggest Little City. Excellent trail run with plenty of water to splash in. Phebe's first proper mountain climb.
ylamurto - Mar 2, 2010 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2010
PowderClimbed up the south face and then snowboarded down the east ridge.
SKI - Dec 30, 2009 7:20 pm
Ooooh dog!I couldn't even begin to tell you how many times I've been up this mountain. First time ever using crampons here.
Miroslava - Nov 22, 2009 1:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
My first SPS peak!Nice hike on trail with my parents. I enjoyed the view from the top. Started crying because I did not want to leave.
soslaw - Oct 26, 2009 11:54 am Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
Fall StrollLeisurely stroll, glorious Fall weather and beautiful vistas of Lake Tahoe.
CWessels - Sep 21, 2009 2:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2009
Southeast RidgeLots of bushwhacking; not a lot of scrambling. Still, not a bad route (beats the trail).
sierramtngoat - Oct 13, 2009 5:40 am
Re: Southeast RidgeTry it during the Winter (beats the trail and bush wacking) ;)
tednv - Aug 30, 2009 5:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
From 'summit' parkingNice hike, very windy on summit.
#2 on nv cohp
bc44caesar - Aug 13, 2009 7:10 pm Date Climbed: Mar 26, 2010
Multiple26 Mar 2010 - South Slopes
From ski area up the south slopes. Skied from the top of the trees. Some nice powder over crust.
12 Aug 2009 - Mt. Rose Trail
Nice hike
cp0915 - Aug 2, 2009 12:19 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2009
Trail2nd of 3 peaks this day. Cold and windy on the top.
WML - Jul 30, 2009 1:42 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2009
Spring FiestaGreat conditions, hard neve in the morning with easy glissading snow after hanging out on the summit for a while
WML - Jul 30, 2009 1:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2008
Yeaaaagot it.
wmolland - Apr 24, 2009 3:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2009
Riding down the east faceWas wearing shorts and a t-shirt by 8 am on a super hot april day. The route up is pretty straight forward, just stay slightly to the north of the main ridge. The snowboard down was awesome! Probably the last time this season to ride to the base of the climb as the snow is melting right quick.
Dave K - Apr 20, 2009 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008
Up the trailVery fun but very cold!
emilie - Oct 5, 2008 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2008
New Mt Rose trailSolo hike after first dusting of snow in Tahoe area. I was alone on the way up which was really nice. Got super cold and windy once I gained the ridge. Lots of hoar frost - made it look like a moonscape above treeline. Tons of people and dogs were heading up as I descended.
birdhead - Sep 27, 2008 4:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2008
New TrailA very busy day on the trail due to the fact that the Nevada Wilderness Conservation Society (or something to that effect) had carried three pony kegs to the summit, where they were selling beer. Apparently it's an annual event. Unfortunately, I only had a dollar, which I didn't feel was a fair "donation" for a beer - most people were paying $4-5. Oh well, entertaining nonetheless.