Route Climbed: north rib Date Climbed: october 11, 2003
dayhiked from the trailhead. initially, wasn't sure about the friction on the slabs to the right of the rib, so alternated between the rib and the slabs in an attempt to find a good line. higher up, stayed mostly on the slabs - decent friction and holds for most part. gained the summit ridge at a prominent gendarme by some iffy moves (this gendarme is just north of the gendarme that is at the top of the north rib). the boulder formation defining the pinnacle is cool.
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: August 25 2003
2nd time up, NW ridge was the first route. Although the North Rib can appear to be a bit more intimidating from the pass, it is the way to go. It is better rock, faster, safer, and more fun. The view of Williamson from the top is incredible
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2003
A leisurely and rather enjoyable day hike, Day 8 of the 2003 Sierra Challenge. I'd climbed Cardinal Mountain via Taboose Pass the day before (a register entry there had claimed that climb to be 8200+ ft of gain, which I guess sounds about right), so I was a bit concerned that I'd run out of energy today. Instead, I felt great, and reached Shepherd Pass in four hours... I relaxed for a couple of hours waiting for the less-acclimatized folks, and we summited in a couple of hours from the pass.
The North Rib is a great route--I stayed to the right on slabs with good friction and excellent holds the whole way up. It's an easy but fun climb. I followed the NW Ridge past almost all the good scrambling on the way back to check it out, before descending the North Face to meet the rib again. The ridge has some pretty fun third class, too.
Route Climbed: North RIb Date Climbed: July 26th, 2003
It was a nice day-hike to the summit. I left the trailhead at 2:40 am, summitted at about 11:30 am, and got back to my car by 8 PM. I tried to descend via the Northwest Ridge, but got into terrain that was much more difficult than class 2 when bypassing the minaret, so I traversed across the north slabs to go back down the North Rib.
Route Climbed: NW face up, N Rib down Date Climbed: July 21, 2003
Climbed with engineer_charley (see his entry for more details). The 10 hour RT time is from our camp at the lake by Shepherd's pass. Brought up new notebook for summit box.
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 15, 2003
I set off solo from the Shepherd Pass trailhead at 3:00 AM and arrived at SP at 7:20 AM. I first climbed Mount Tyndall on an easy line just to the right of the North Rib, mainly on slabs, then traversed left to the top of the rib and onto the summit ridge. I reached the summit at 9:40 AM and descended the same route. At the bottom of the rib, I turned right and descended into the Williamson Bowl. Boulder-hopping across the Bowl was not pleasurable. Beginning the West Face Route, I stayed slightly left of a/the black stain. To avoid the worst of the talus in the chute, I stayed left on more solid rock for about the first half and right for the second. I made it to the summit of Williamson at 2:55 PM. Since it was 15 July, I was probably the last to summit before the end of Williamson’s ‘regular’ climbing season. I returned to SP and then to the trailhead, arriving back at my car at 8:45PM. This trip started as an attempt at the CA 14ers record.
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: June 29, 2003
Tom Donnelly and I started out from camp at the first lake above Shepherd Pass at 5:30 AM. Mike and Deborah had started about 30 min. before us. Tom summited about 7:30 and I made it about 8:00 AM. Mike and Deborah soon joined us. Since we were planning on doing Mt. Williamson too, no time was wasted on the summit. By the time I reached the summit register, Tom had gained a couple of pinnacles along the ridge to the SE. I returned via the ascent route for the trek across Williamson Bowl. JM.
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge / North Rib Date Climbed: July 8, 2003
Ascended the Northwest Ridge, descended the North Rib - my advice: dont waste time on the ridge route, its terrible, take the North Rib, its fun and direct, an excellent hike. PICS
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 4, 2000
Ascended Northwest Ridge, encountering fun Class 2 most of the way. Descended west directly to Wright Lakes, which turned out to be very loose in places.
Hiked from the car to summit and return the same way the same day. Also, did a side trip to see some Bighorn Sheep on Willy mountain. Saw no hikers above Anvil Camp.
Left from Anvil Camp at 9am, saying goodbye to my girlfriend. Below Shepherd Pass a group of climbers told me to turn around because of the new snow. Very windy on top of the pass, proceeded to the North Rib. Spent a lot of time scrambling up boulders, arrived around noon. Descend the same way, but, continued all the way back to the car.
Route Climbed: Tourist Trail--->North Rib Date Climbed: Sept. 8, 2002
Dayhiked on a perfect Saturday with bearbnz. Wore my Nike sandals the whole time, as the North Rib is very low angle. Winds on the Pass were a bit chilly, as were those on the summit. Barry was feeling pretty sick---the worst of the summer---so we took it easy. CTC in 13:05. Oh yeah, this was the final 14'er of our 2002 California 14'ers dayhiking tour!
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 14, 2002
After summitting Mt Williamson in the morning, I got back to camp around 1:00pm after crossing all the talus on the Williamson Bowl. While resting on camp, my buddy mdostby convinced me to attempt Tyndall that same day. I rested for 2 hours and then at 3:00pm I started hiking towards the North Rib. Got off route after 1/2 way up. I ended up further north (climber's right) on the ridge. I had to do some class 4 sections with exposure. Now I know when people say your adrenelin is pumping. Finally managed to cross the hairy section for me on the ridge and dropped down a bit to the right (west) to connect with the NW ridge route. Reached the summit at 4:19pm. Stayed there only 5 minutes. All Tyndall summit registers up there are full. Someone else needs to bring a new one. I was able to find the correct North Rib route for the descent. Got back to camp at 5:30pm.
Route Climbed: Northwest Face/Ridge Class 2 (More class 3 toward Summit) Date Climbed: July 7th 1999
Did this climb with Patrick Mathis and Fiona Warren. We camped at Anvil Lake and made a late start for the Summit. The heat getting over Shepards Pass killed the excitement for Pat and Fionna. They kept on but both gave up near Mid Mountain. I maintained up the Northwest side directly in front of the lake as you come over Shepards pass. The wind is really strong when you finally hit the ridge. Feels like you stuck your head out the car window going 70mph- you lose your breath. Anyway- Made my way to the Summit by 3:00 or so. I was dehydrated and cold as my two friends had the supplies. So I hung out. Had a coupel locals from Independance take my picture and laugh at me for being at 1400+ in a tank top and shorts with no water. They were cool though, they took my picture and spared a drink. Bailed down the path I took up and made it back to Anvil camp by 7:30pm. Fiona had altitude sickness pretty bad I found out when returning. So acclimate if you aren't used to high backcountry.
mtnfoto - Jan 26, 2004 7:13 pm
Route Climbed: N Rib Date Climbed: August 1975This was my first 14000 foot peak.
dvsanbt - Oct 12, 2003 5:40 pm
Route Climbed: north rib Date Climbed: october 11, 2003dayhiked from the trailhead. initially, wasn't sure about the friction on the slabs to the right of the rib, so alternated between the rib and the slabs in an attempt to find a good line. higher up, stayed mostly on the slabs - decent friction and holds for most part. gained the summit ridge at a prominent gendarme by some iffy moves (this gendarme is just north of the gendarme that is at the top of the north rib). the boulder formation defining the pinnacle is cool.
earthchic - Sep 5, 2003 2:03 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge and North Rib Date Climbed: July 8, 2003Northwest Ridge on the way up, North Rib down. My first 14er! :)
bennovak - Aug 29, 2003 12:47 am
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: August 25 20032nd time up, NW ridge was the first route. Although the North Rib can appear to be a bit more intimidating from the pass, it is the way to go. It is better rock, faster, safer, and more fun. The view of Williamson from the top is incredible
Matthew Holliman - Aug 19, 2003 6:28 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2003A leisurely and rather enjoyable day hike, Day 8 of the 2003 Sierra Challenge. I'd climbed Cardinal Mountain via Taboose Pass the day before (a register entry there had claimed that climb to be 8200+ ft of gain, which I guess sounds about right), so I was a bit concerned that I'd run out of energy today. Instead, I felt great, and reached Shepherd Pass in four hours... I relaxed for a couple of hours waiting for the less-acclimatized folks, and we summited in a couple of hours from the pass.
The North Rib is a great route--I stayed to the right on slabs with good friction and excellent holds the whole way up. It's an easy but fun climb. I followed the NW Ridge past almost all the good scrambling on the way back to check it out, before descending the North Face to meet the rib again. The ridge has some pretty fun third class, too.
PellucidWombat - Jul 28, 2003 11:34 pm
Route Climbed: North RIb Date Climbed: July 26th, 2003It was a nice day-hike to the summit. I left the trailhead at 2:40 am, summitted at about 11:30 am, and got back to my car by 8 PM. I tried to descend via the Northwest Ridge, but got into terrain that was much more difficult than class 2 when bypassing the minaret, so I traversed across the north slabs to go back down the North Rib.
kk6yb - Jul 28, 2003 4:53 pm
Route Climbed: NW face up, N Rib down Date Climbed: July 21, 2003Climbed with engineer_charley (see his entry for more details). The 10 hour RT time is from our camp at the lake by Shepherd's pass. Brought up new notebook for summit box.
rgmackie - Jul 22, 2003 10:47 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 15, 2003I set off solo from the Shepherd Pass trailhead at 3:00 AM and arrived at SP at 7:20 AM. I first climbed Mount Tyndall on an easy line just to the right of the North Rib, mainly on slabs, then traversed left to the top of the rib and onto the summit ridge. I reached the summit at 9:40 AM and descended the same route. At the bottom of the rib, I turned right and descended into the Williamson Bowl. Boulder-hopping across the Bowl was not pleasurable. Beginning the West Face Route, I stayed slightly left of a/the black stain. To avoid the worst of the talus in the chute, I stayed left on more solid rock for about the first half and right for the second. I made it to the summit of Williamson at 2:55 PM. Since it was 15 July, I was probably the last to summit before the end of Williamson’s ‘regular’ climbing season. I returned to SP and then to the trailhead, arriving back at my car at 8:45PM. This trip started as an attempt at the CA 14ers record.
jimmasonllc - Jul 22, 2003 12:27 am
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: June 29, 2003Tom Donnelly and I started out from camp at the first lake above Shepherd Pass at 5:30 AM. Mike and Deborah had started about 30 min. before us. Tom summited about 7:30 and I made it about 8:00 AM. Mike and Deborah soon joined us. Since we were planning on doing Mt. Williamson too, no time was wasted on the summit. By the time I reached the summit register, Tom had gained a couple of pinnacles along the ridge to the SE. I returned via the ascent route for the trek across Williamson Bowl. JM.
Joe Hanssen - Jul 14, 2003 10:43 am
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 13th '03The North Rib has great rock to go up and down. Cool summit boulder. Took two hours to get from the summit of Williamson to Tyndals.
sierragator - Jul 12, 2003 7:11 pm
Route Climbed: North rib Date Climbed: July 12, 2003North rib was a good route. Mostly class 2 with some class three (and 4 if you so choose near the top of the rib). 14'er number seven.
Felsberg - Jul 11, 2003 4:38 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge / North Rib Date Climbed: July 8, 2003Ascended the Northwest Ridge, descended the North Rib - my advice: dont waste time on the ridge route, its terrible, take the North Rib, its fun and direct, an excellent hike. PICS
Paul Spraycar - Jun 29, 2003 3:22 pm
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 4, 2000Ascended Northwest Ridge, encountering fun Class 2 most of the way. Descended west directly to Wright Lakes, which turned out to be very loose in places.
Guilty - Oct 11, 2002 6:40 pm
Route Climbed: Ascend NW face, descend NW Ridge. Date Climbed: 8/31/02Hiked from the car to summit and return the same way the same day. Also, did a side trip to see some Bighorn Sheep on Willy mountain. Saw no hikers above Anvil Camp.
rmjwinters - Oct 6, 2002 2:01 pm
Route Climbed: West rib Date Climbed: July 3 2001Left for an evening ascent up the west rib from Shepherd Pass. Summited at 8pm as the sun went down. Descended the north rib.
Guilty - Sep 12, 2002 6:57 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: 09-28-97Left from Anvil Camp at 9am, saying goodbye to my girlfriend. Below Shepherd Pass a group of climbers told me to turn around because of the new snow. Very windy on top of the pass, proceeded to the North Rib. Spent a lot of time scrambling up boulders, arrived around noon. Descend the same way, but, continued all the way back to the car.
ScottyS - Sep 9, 2002 12:25 pm
Route Climbed: Tourist Trail--->North Rib Date Climbed: Sept. 8, 2002Dayhiked on a perfect Saturday with bearbnz. Wore my Nike sandals the whole time, as the North Rib is very low angle. Winds on the Pass were a bit chilly, as were those on the summit. Barry was feeling pretty sick---the worst of the summer---so we took it easy. CTC in 13:05. Oh yeah, this was the final 14'er of our 2002 California 14'ers dayhiking tour!
scottyb - Aug 26, 2002 10:46 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 1997Shepherds Pass is a long way up there. Climbed with Matt and Mike
forjan - Jul 15, 2002 6:47 pm
Route Climbed: North Rib Date Climbed: July 14, 2002After summitting Mt Williamson in the morning, I got back to camp around 1:00pm after crossing all the talus on the Williamson Bowl. While resting on camp, my buddy mdostby convinced me to attempt Tyndall that same day. I rested for 2 hours and then at 3:00pm I started hiking towards the North Rib. Got off route after 1/2 way up. I ended up further north (climber's right) on the ridge. I had to do some class 4 sections with exposure. Now I know when people say your adrenelin is pumping. Finally managed to cross the hairy section for me on the ridge and dropped down a bit to the right (west) to connect with the NW ridge route. Reached the summit at 4:19pm. Stayed there only 5 minutes. All Tyndall summit registers up there are full. Someone else needs to bring a new one. I was able to find the correct North Rib route for the descent. Got back to camp at 5:30pm.
Team:ANDYnCALEB - Jul 11, 2002 9:34 am
Route Climbed: Northwest Face/Ridge Class 2 (More class 3 toward Summit) Date Climbed: July 7th 1999Did this climb with Patrick Mathis and Fiona Warren. We camped at Anvil Lake and made a late start for the Summit. The heat getting over Shepards Pass killed the excitement for Pat and Fionna. They kept on but both gave up near Mid Mountain. I maintained up the Northwest side directly in front of the lake as you come over Shepards pass. The wind is really strong when you finally hit the ridge. Feels like you stuck your head out the car window going 70mph- you lose your breath. Anyway- Made my way to the Summit by 3:00 or so. I was dehydrated and cold as my two friends had the supplies. So I hung out. Had a coupel locals from Independance take my picture and laugh at me for being at 1400+ in a tank top and shorts with no water. They were cool though, they took my picture and spared a drink. Bailed down the path I took up and made it back to Anvil camp by 7:30pm. Fiona had altitude sickness pretty bad I found out when returning. So acclimate if you aren't used to high backcountry.