Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 3 2005
Very enjoyable ascent on the North Rib (1.5 hours), easy scrambling and decent friction, although we were only on slabs maybe 20% of the time. Snow field at top was much easier than it looked from Shepherd's Pass, but an ice ax was highly useful. Descended via NW Ridge, which took twice the time of our ascent. Then made it back to SP trailhead in 5 hours. Cannot understate how tedious NW rdige descent was.
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 4th, 2005
Great conditions on the North Rib. Slab was dry and very solid. Short 50ft snow field near the top, very sun cupped and easy steps. Did not use crampons, though an axe was comforting. Highly recommended.
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: May 15, 2005
Climbed with Jim on the fourth blue bird day of our trip. The summit ridge traverse had a few icy spots and there was a slight breeze but otherwise the conditions were ideal. Signed summit register and spent 15 minutes marvelling how much snow had been dumped on the southern Sierra this year. But for the warm weather our climb of Williamson and Tyndall took place over winter snow conditions. Huge avalanche debris field in Symmes creek.
Dayhiked up Shepherd Creek to Williamson Creek and across Williamson Bowl. Shepherd Creek all melted out and miserable. Endless wildrose tore pants and flesh to ribbons. Summited in blizzard conditions. Hiked out in snowstorm coated with ice. Doesn't get any better for a masochist.
Seems more like class 3 where the NW route joins the summit ridge. Climbed in conjuction with Williamson. Shepherd's Pass isn't too bad, just a long hike!
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: The Early 80's
As I recall during this time period there was less backcountry traffic. I had been up Shepards Pass a couple of years earlier, but only 2 in our party climbed the peak because of snow and they had the proper gear. 2 years later we summited and I recall only a handfull of entrys in the summit log over that time period.
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: Early August, 2004
Very easy, intact class 3. Came all the way from from Sheperd's Pass trialhead in a day. 8500 ft of elevation gain..but I somehow did it with no problem. Made to within 50 ft. of the top. Hail and gnarly lightning scared us off quick.
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: Circa 1990
While camped at the small lake near Shepherd's Pass I scrambled up the bolder-filled ridge. A few loose ones gave me some scares. Great view of Williamson from the top.
Route Climbed: NorthWest Ridge Date Climbed: July 24, 2004
Couldn't find a class 2 route up the northwest side. Descended the North Rib.Junction Peak in the morning, Tyndall in the afternoon, from camp at Shepherd pass. Fine view on top.
Route Climbed: North Rib (ascent) / Southeast Ridge (descent) Date Climbed: June 26, 2004
Matthew and I went out to dayhike Williamson and Tyndall. While he went to Williamson, I went after Tyndall and Versteeg. The traverse to Versteeg from Tyndall was far more difficult than I had expected. Trip Report
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 12, 2004
First peak on what would prove to be a long day. This is a very solid route, I can't imagine why people would rather climb the NW ridge. Decended to Wright lakes via south slope, an annoyingly loose talus hop that I will never do again.
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 1996
Great route, not at all technical. It was my first 14'er, and when my tripmates told me it would be a long trek in, they were not kidding. Probably not the ideal first 14'er for someone brand new to backpacking. Mosquitoes at Anvil Camp were nasty!
Route Climbed: NW Ridge & North Rib Date Climbed: July 3, 2004
Had a great time climbing up on the crest of the NW ridge (thinking it was the North Rib). As I neared the junction between the NW and W ridge it became difficult to stay on the crest. After a few moves exceeding class 3 I jumped off the ridge to the right and then scrambled up to the gendarme at the ridge junction. I went around this gendarme on the left and then jumped over to the righthand side of the ridge on the way up to the summit. On the way down I climbed on what I later realized was the North Rib.
Route Climbed: Shepards Pass approach with North Rib variant Date Climbed: June 27th, 2004
Wow what a beautiful climb. The most rewarding to-date for me! Climbed with rgreene up the North Rib and found the friction on the slabs to be excellent. Lots of great holds on the Class three rock. Made the summit from the first lake in a casual 1.5 hr. and enjoyed the views from the top for 45 min. The views of SNP, Williamson, Whitney, and the Williamson Bowl will be etched in my mind forever. Unfortunately, so will the arduous climb up the Shepherds Pass trail! 6000+ ft. of elev. gain with 60 lbs pack and 10 hours...my quads will never forgive me!
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: 27 June 2004
Climbed the North Rib with blmcclain. Tyndall itself and the North Rib were excellent -- really enjoyed the peak, views of Williamson, sitting on the summit high point and wondering how much falling down the 2000' exposure would hurt! The North Rib climbing is great -- I stayed mostly off the slabs to the left and followed the rocky route on the right side of the rib. Pretty straightforward and enjoyable, even for a non-climber like myself. Now, Shepherd's Pass... what a monster hike in. How do people do that in 4 hours???
orandall - Jul 5, 2005 6:41 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 3 2005Very enjoyable ascent on the North Rib (1.5 hours), easy scrambling and decent friction, although we were only on slabs maybe 20% of the time. Snow field at top was much easier than it looked from Shepherd's Pass, but an ice ax was highly useful. Descended via NW Ridge, which took twice the time of our ascent. Then made it back to SP trailhead in 5 hours. Cannot understate how tedious NW rdige descent was.
thebeave7 - Jul 5, 2005 2:37 am
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 4th, 2005Great conditions on the North Rib. Slab was dry and very solid. Short 50ft snow field near the top, very sun cupped and easy steps. Did not use crampons, though an axe was comforting. Highly recommended.
soslaw - May 17, 2005 4:38 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: May 15, 2005Climbed with Jim on the fourth blue bird day of our trip. The summit ridge traverse had a few icy spots and there was a slight breeze but otherwise the conditions were ideal. Signed summit register and spent 15 minutes marvelling how much snow had been dumped on the southern Sierra this year. But for the warm weather our climb of Williamson and Tyndall took place over winter snow conditions. Huge avalanche debris field in Symmes creek.
marmoting - Apr 28, 2005 11:17 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: April 2005Dayhiked up Shepherd Creek to Williamson Creek and across Williamson Bowl. Shepherd Creek all melted out and miserable. Endless wildrose tore pants and flesh to ribbons. Summited in blizzard conditions. Hiked out in snowstorm coated with ice. Doesn't get any better for a masochist.
mattashman - Mar 30, 2005 10:08 pm
Route Climbed: NW Ridge Date Climbed: 3 July 2004Seems more like class 3 where the NW route joins the summit ridge. Climbed in conjuction with Williamson. Shepherd's Pass isn't too bad, just a long hike!
bechtt - Mar 12, 2005 1:34 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest -- North Rib Variant Date Climbed: Aug 03Great climb -- climbed riblet west of N Rib up to NW ridge. Came down N Rib and granite slabs next to it (good friction for down climbing)
puma_patrick - Mar 9, 2005 12:25 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 21,2002We came up from the Shepards pass camp. Another beautiful Sierra day. This is why God made mountains
PJC
WRGruener - Jan 14, 2005 5:57 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: The Early 80'sAs I recall during this time period there was less backcountry traffic. I had been up Shepards Pass a couple of years earlier, but only 2 in our party climbed the peak because of snow and they had the proper gear. 2 years later we summited and I recall only a handfull of entrys in the summit log over that time period.
RSN473 - Dec 22, 2004 11:07 am
Route Climbed: NW Ridge Date Climbed: 5-26-01Climbed with buddy Myron. Fun climb - regretted not taking North Rib.
mthilgard13 - Sep 22, 2004 5:01 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: Early August, 2004Very easy, intact class 3. Came all the way from from Sheperd's Pass trialhead in a day. 8500 ft of elevation gain..but I somehow did it with no problem. Made to within 50 ft. of the top. Hail and gnarly lightning scared us off quick.
mrolph - Aug 17, 2004 12:21 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: August 8, 2004A very nice climb, the slabs on either side of the rib had great friction. This is probably the easiest California class 3 route I've tried.
tahoeberne - Aug 13, 2004 11:54 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: Circa 1990While camped at the small lake near Shepherd's Pass I scrambled up the bolder-filled ridge. A few loose ones gave me some scares. Great view of Williamson from the top.
Langenbacher - Jul 30, 2004 4:57 pm
Route Climbed: NorthWest Ridge Date Climbed: July 24, 2004Couldn't find a class 2 route up the northwest side. Descended the North Rib.Junction Peak in the morning, Tyndall in the afternoon, from camp at Shepherd pass. Fine view on top.
Bob Burd - Jul 25, 2004 2:06 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib (ascent) / Southeast Ridge (descent) Date Climbed: June 26, 2004Matthew and I went out to dayhike Williamson and Tyndall. While he went to Williamson, I went after Tyndall and Versteeg. The traverse to Versteeg from Tyndall was far more difficult than I had expected. Trip Report
Completebum - Jul 14, 2004 1:07 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 12, 2004First peak on what would prove to be a long day. This is a very solid route, I can't imagine why people would rather climb the NW ridge. Decended to Wright lakes via south slope, an annoyingly loose talus hop that I will never do again.
Sam Mills - Jul 13, 2004 3:12 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib (slab variation) Date Climbed: July 11, 2004Tagged this summit in 1 hour 2 minutes from the base of the rib on the hike out from Williamson Bowl. Fun class 3 slab/rock climbing.
Scott Fulton - Jul 11, 2004 4:43 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 1996Great route, not at all technical. It was my first 14'er, and when my tripmates told me it would be a long trek in, they were not kidding. Probably not the ideal first 14'er for someone brand new to backpacking. Mosquitoes at Anvil Camp were nasty!
Rick Kent - Jul 7, 2004 12:02 pm
Route Climbed: NW Ridge & North Rib Date Climbed: July 3, 2004Had a great time climbing up on the crest of the NW ridge (thinking it was the North Rib). As I neared the junction between the NW and W ridge it became difficult to stay on the crest. After a few moves exceeding class 3 I jumped off the ridge to the right and then scrambled up to the gendarme at the ridge junction. I went around this gendarme on the left and then jumped over to the righthand side of the ridge on the way up to the summit. On the way down I climbed on what I later realized was the North Rib.
blmcclain - Jun 29, 2004 1:22 am
Route Climbed: Shepards Pass approach with North Rib variant Date Climbed: June 27th, 2004Wow what a beautiful climb. The most rewarding to-date for me! Climbed with rgreene up the North Rib and found the friction on the slabs to be excellent. Lots of great holds on the Class three rock. Made the summit from the first lake in a casual 1.5 hr. and enjoyed the views from the top for 45 min. The views of SNP, Williamson, Whitney, and the Williamson Bowl will be etched in my mind forever. Unfortunately, so will the arduous climb up the Shepherds Pass trail! 6000+ ft. of elev. gain with 60 lbs pack and 10 hours...my quads will never forgive me!
rgreene - Jun 28, 2004 4:23 am
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: 27 June 2004Climbed the North Rib with blmcclain. Tyndall itself and the North Rib were excellent -- really enjoyed the peak, views of Williamson, sitting on the summit high point and wondering how much falling down the 2000' exposure would hurt! The North Rib climbing is great -- I stayed mostly off the slabs to the left and followed the rocky route on the right side of the rib. Pretty straightforward and enjoyable, even for a non-climber like myself. Now, Shepherd's Pass... what a monster hike in. How do people do that in 4 hours???