Lyell Canyon and Bubbs Creek have dramatically lowered my expectations for the long slog approaches, so it wasn't quite as bad as I was expecting. It's definitely a more enjoyable approach than either of those. (This doesn't mean I'll be paying the West Walker River canyon a repeat visit, though. I'm glad Tower is the only SPS peak in the area).
I noticed your shortcut on the way up and was quite tempted, but I really wanted to see Tower Lake while I was there. I suspected I might not get back there any time soon. :-)
Dave K - Sep 7, 2003 10:45 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page! I'm looking forward to climbing it sometime.
Bob Burd - Sep 7, 2003 11:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHeh-heh. Hope you enjoyed the West Walker as much as Michael and I did. :)
Matthew Holliman - Sep 8, 2003 1:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentLyell Canyon and Bubbs Creek have dramatically lowered my expectations for the long slog approaches, so it wasn't quite as bad as I was expecting. It's definitely a more enjoyable approach than either of those. (This doesn't mean I'll be paying the West Walker River canyon a repeat visit, though. I'm glad Tower is the only SPS peak in the area).
I noticed your shortcut on the way up and was quite tempted, but I really wanted to see Tower Lake while I was there. I suspected I might not get back there any time soon. :-)
Misha - Sep 8, 2003 12:47 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page, Matthew!
Felsberg - Sep 9, 2003 5:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGlad to see this mountain represented here. Nice page.
Alpinist - Sep 13, 2003 7:44 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWell done Matthew. Tower Peak is my favorite climb in that area.
bearbnz - Oct 29, 2003 9:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice job, a well-done page. It's on my list.
miztflip - Dec 5, 2004 10:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent page.