Came over Taboose Pass and camped at the lake at 11,516. I found a series of ledges that led nicely to the East Ridge. The climbing on top was solid with tons of exposure. The move on the north side around the overhang is definitely class 4 in my mind and raised my pucker level significantly. Once on the summit, I knew I needed to go down a different way. If you are at all concerned about the overhang, exposure, or just want an easier way to the top, take the South Ridge which is easily accessed from the SE or SW slopes. The views and climbing are some of the best I've experienced in the Sierra.
wmolland - Aug 19, 2019 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2019
East Ridge
Getting to the ridge was not much fun. But once on the ridge it is awesome! Great exposure, supreme views and not super hard. Just one tricky move and you're on top. A definite classic :)
BobD3 - Oct 5, 2017 10:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2017
East ridge
On a good weather day. Comparable to Russell's east ridge. The toughest part was the beginning. Climbed up just west of the class 5 cliffs on some sketchy rounded ledges without handholds. I would rate the overhanging boulder about 3.8- 3.9. Super airy ridge with superb views in every direction.
Deb - Jul 24, 2017 12:43 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2017
East Ridge
Terrific scramble of the majority of east ridge; we ascended southern slope near half frozen lake. Super chill Class 3 and ridge-walk. Opted to climb north side of "over hang" due to height requirement. Insane views! Descended southern chute to snow, quite fun.
seano - Aug 20, 2012 10:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012
East ridge
Sierra Challenge day 7. A long, mostly-easy ridge after an approach via Taboose Pass. The traverse north to Vennacher Needle was more challenging and interesting, but also quite long. "Saddlehorn," the end of the eastward spur in the middle, looked like it might be fun. Trip report.
Very long trip for a single peak from Taboose Pass. I love the Taboose Pass area, and everything from Pinchot to Mather Pass, but the approach is a bit longer than it is worth.
The ridge itself was fantastic. Nearly knife edge in spots and great scenery.
Romain - Sep 20, 2011 3:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2011
East ridge
Fun ascent during a 4 day trip to Upper Basin. Class 3-4 rating in Secor is about right for the East Ridge. One of the best Sierra ridge climbs I have done. Trip report
dshoshone - Sep 11, 2008 5:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2008
East Ridge
Climbed it in early June. I wouldn't recommend that time of year because the river crossing was very dangerous. We made it across ok in the morning, but coming back in the afternoon We had to go about three miles up canyon to where the river split into three parts to get across. Otherwise great fun.
Bob Burd - Sep 9, 2008 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2008
East Ridge
Day 7 of the 2008 Sierra Challenge, climbed this with Michael G and Rick K. Rick and I then went on to Striped Mtn, making for a long day. Trip Report
Rockawilliam - Jul 19, 2024 12:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2024
East Ridge Up, South Ridge DownCame over Taboose Pass and camped at the lake at 11,516. I found a series of ledges that led nicely to the East Ridge. The climbing on top was solid with tons of exposure. The move on the north side around the overhang is definitely class 4 in my mind and raised my pucker level significantly. Once on the summit, I knew I needed to go down a different way. If you are at all concerned about the overhang, exposure, or just want an easier way to the top, take the South Ridge which is easily accessed from the SE or SW slopes. The views and climbing are some of the best I've experienced in the Sierra.
wmolland - Aug 19, 2019 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2019
East RidgeGetting to the ridge was not much fun. But once on the ridge it is awesome! Great exposure, supreme views and not super hard. Just one tricky move and you're on top. A definite classic :)
BobD3 - Oct 5, 2017 10:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2017
East ridgeOn a good weather day. Comparable to Russell's east ridge. The toughest part was the beginning. Climbed up just west of the class 5 cliffs on some sketchy rounded ledges without handholds. I would rate the overhanging boulder about 3.8- 3.9. Super airy ridge with superb views in every direction.
Deb - Jul 24, 2017 12:43 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2017
East RidgeTerrific scramble of the majority of east ridge; we ascended southern slope near half frozen lake. Super chill Class 3 and ridge-walk. Opted to climb north side of "over hang" due to height requirement. Insane views! Descended southern chute to snow, quite fun.
seano - Aug 20, 2012 10:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012
East ridgeSierra Challenge day 7. A long, mostly-easy ridge after an approach via Taboose Pass. The traverse north to Vennacher Needle was more challenging and interesting, but also quite long. "Saddlehorn," the end of the eastward spur in the middle, looked like it might be fun. Trip report.
mrchad9 - Jul 25, 2012 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2012
East RidgeVery long trip for a single peak from Taboose Pass. I love the Taboose Pass area, and everything from Pinchot to Mather Pass, but the approach is a bit longer than it is worth.
The ridge itself was fantastic. Nearly knife edge in spots and great scenery.
Romain - Sep 20, 2011 3:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2011
East ridgeFun ascent during a 4 day trip to Upper Basin. Class 3-4 rating in Secor is about right for the East Ridge. One of the best Sierra ridge climbs I have done. Trip report
dshoshone - Sep 11, 2008 5:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2008
East RidgeClimbed it in early June. I wouldn't recommend that time of year because the river crossing was very dangerous. We made it across ok in the morning, but coming back in the afternoon We had to go about three miles up canyon to where the river split into three parts to get across. Otherwise great fun.
Bob Burd - Sep 9, 2008 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2008
East RidgeDay 7 of the 2008 Sierra Challenge, climbed this with Michael G and Rick K. Rick and I then went on to Striped Mtn, making for a long day. Trip Report