The route is quite straight forward. From Buffalo Woman Lake work your way up thru the saddle between Pinchot and Eaglehead going along the side of Pinchot at ~ 7,500' elev until you get to the saddle between Pinchot and Stimson. Cross over and head up that ridge on the SE spine of Stimson till you hit the summit. It was not a difficult route other than the distances involved. I'll never forget all the creek crossings going up the coal creek trail! Good luck...take your bear spray!
Thanks for the information; it's helped me to feel quite confident about the route.
But, it looks like I'll have to wait until next year to do the climb.
KristinaAL - Aug 13, 2008 9:44 am - Hasn't voted
advice?I'm considering trying this route in a few days. Do you have any advice about the route finding?
jimegan - Aug 14, 2008 11:06 am - Hasn't voted
adviceThe route is quite straight forward. From Buffalo Woman Lake work your way up thru the saddle between Pinchot and Eaglehead going along the side of Pinchot at ~ 7,500' elev until you get to the saddle between Pinchot and Stimson. Cross over and head up that ridge on the SE spine of Stimson till you hit the summit. It was not a difficult route other than the distances involved. I'll never forget all the creek crossings going up the coal creek trail! Good luck...take your bear spray!
KristinaAL - Aug 16, 2008 1:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: adviceThanks for the information; it's helped me to feel quite confident about the route.
But, it looks like I'll have to wait until next year to do the climb.