theREALCarpeDM - Sep 6, 2021 10:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2021
Grand Traverse
With Dave Johnson. Very fun, not as committing or as long as the Partner Traverse -- you can work around more spots if you want. Stayed ridge direct mostly, though.
Second time up, Grand Traverse then traverse to Valhalla with Rachael. Grand Traverse is really fun, good solid rock and always seemed to be the perfect hold when you need it.
Third time up, Grand Traverse then traverse to PT 12485 with Rachael and Scot. Scot's final 3 peaks above 12k in the Gore.
Brian Kalet - Jul 20, 2014 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2014
Starting the traverse after a slight detour. Not much to say about the north ridge. Trip report.
astrobassman - Aug 23, 2010 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
North Ridge
Wanted to do the traverse, but the weather and timing weren't right this day. There was some fun scrambling up the north ridge though if you stay on the ridge instead of the trail.
DharmaBum1984 - Aug 16, 2009 12:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2009
North Ridge
Hiked up a very wet Bighorn Creek trail, climbed the N. Ridge in the clouds, and made the summit early but the weather wasn't in it for us today. The Grand Traverse waits for another day
shknbke - Sep 10, 2008 11:59 am Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2008
from Keller
Did N. Traverse after Keller, then did the traverse over to Grand Traverse. Topped the day out by hitting 12485, making for a LONG day. See TR.
Niederbayer - Aug 16, 2008 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2008
North Ridge
left at 4.30 am - reached summit right at sunrise
Pete Castricone - Aug 13, 2008 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Grand Traverse
"Discovered" a route that took us to the ridge. We hopped over North Traverse, retraced our steps, and spent the rest of the day on the difficult Grand Traverse. A really fun but exhausting day.
heather14 - Aug 13, 2008 12:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Grand Traverse
My first trip to the Gores and I think there are going to be many more to come!
SarahThompson - Mar 29, 2008 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2007
Grand Traverse with skasgaard
Slept in our trucks at the TH the night before and listened to a fantastic thunderstorm. It was still drizzling in the morning and after debating whether we should even give the traverse a try to decided to go for it. Surprised to see snow on the peaks. Ice and snow made for a cold and slippery traverse, but we had a great time.
Kiefer - Aug 25, 2007 1:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2007
Via Grand Traverse
Started on North Traverse Peak with snow and some ice on the ridge! Made things a bit slower but definately enjoyable. SarahT and myself actually kept to most of the ridge crest. One of the Gardarmes proved to be more 'cruxy' than the actual crux. Fun ridge route though with great east-facing exposure!
Route Climbed: West Slopes Date Climbed: July 31, 2004
We went straight up the side of this mother. Routefinding was difficult but very fun to avoid technical rock and other mess. This was en route to the Grand Traverse.
Route Climbed: N ridge/travers to Grand Traverse Peak Date Climbed: August 27
The traverse between the two peaks (North Traverse and Grand Traverse) looks fierce from below, but in reality its pretty easy except for one climb up a buttress. I forgot my boots, so did the entire traverse in tennis shoes.
Once again we got lucky with excellent weather late in the day. We summited N. Traverse at around 3:30 p.m. with minimal cloud-cover. Upper Bighorn Creek is gorgeous. Having been on both of the Grand Traverse's summits, N. Traverse has the much better approach and climb, but I thought Grand Traverse had a little better view. Both are well worth the effort. While up in Bighorn Creek take the time to explore this pristine area, you will not be dissapointed.
theREALCarpeDM - Sep 6, 2021 10:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2021
Grand TraverseWith Dave Johnson. Very fun, not as committing or as long as the Partner Traverse -- you can work around more spots if you want. Stayed ridge direct mostly, though.
A.Vandelay - Sep 14, 2019 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2019
TraverseGot to the summit in 2:02, finished at Deluge in 4:14 total. The swiftest time I know of, so far.
The traverse featured great rock, fun moves, and unreal views.
Cannot recommend it enough.
Senad Rizvanovic - Jun 25, 2018 7:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2018
Gores, GoresBeautiful Gores, what a nice hike, it's a grind but well worth it! Amazing views from the top!
MadGrad96 - Oct 9, 2015 8:14 am
AwesomeTraverse
chicagotransplant - Aug 30, 2015 7:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2015
Grand TraverseSecond time up, Grand Traverse then traverse to Valhalla with Rachael. Grand Traverse is really fun, good solid rock and always seemed to be the perfect hold when you need it.
Third time up, Grand Traverse then traverse to PT 12485 with Rachael and Scot. Scot's final 3 peaks above 12k in the Gore.
Brian Kalet - Jul 20, 2014 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2014
5 PeaksWith Grand Traverse, Valhalla, Snow & 12485.
seano - Jul 11, 2012 5:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2012
From KellerStarting the traverse after a slight detour. Not much to say about the north ridge. Trip report.
astrobassman - Aug 23, 2010 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
North RidgeWanted to do the traverse, but the weather and timing weren't right this day. There was some fun scrambling up the north ridge though if you stay on the ridge instead of the trail.
DharmaBum1984 - Aug 16, 2009 12:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2009
North RidgeHiked up a very wet Bighorn Creek trail, climbed the N. Ridge in the clouds, and made the summit early but the weather wasn't in it for us today. The Grand Traverse waits for another day
shknbke - Sep 10, 2008 11:59 am Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2008
from KellerDid N. Traverse after Keller, then did the traverse over to Grand Traverse. Topped the day out by hitting 12485, making for a LONG day. See TR.
Niederbayer - Aug 16, 2008 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2008
North Ridgeleft at 4.30 am - reached summit right at sunrise
Pete Castricone - Aug 13, 2008 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Grand Traverse"Discovered" a route that took us to the ridge. We hopped over North Traverse, retraced our steps, and spent the rest of the day on the difficult Grand Traverse. A really fun but exhausting day.
heather14 - Aug 13, 2008 12:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Grand TraverseMy first trip to the Gores and I think there are going to be many more to come!
SarahThompson - Mar 29, 2008 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2007
Grand Traverse with skasgaardSlept in our trucks at the TH the night before and listened to a fantastic thunderstorm. It was still drizzling in the morning and after debating whether we should even give the traverse a try to decided to go for it. Surprised to see snow on the peaks. Ice and snow made for a cold and slippery traverse, but we had a great time.
Kiefer - Aug 25, 2007 1:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2007
Via Grand TraverseStarted on North Traverse Peak with snow and some ice on the ridge! Made things a bit slower but definately enjoyable. SarahT and myself actually kept to most of the ridge crest. One of the Gardarmes proved to be more 'cruxy' than the actual crux. Fun ridge route though with great east-facing exposure!
chicagotransplant - Jan 9, 2006 9:05 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge via Bighorn Creek Date Climbed: September 5, 2005The Grand Traverse looks so good, maybe next year...
Big Skies 808 - Nov 19, 2005 7:40 pm
Route Climbed: West Slopes Date Climbed: July 31, 2004We went straight up the side of this mother. Routefinding was difficult but very fun to avoid technical rock and other mess. This was en route to the Grand Traverse.
Scott - Aug 28, 2005 5:43 pm
Route Climbed: N ridge/travers to Grand Traverse Peak Date Climbed: August 27The traverse between the two peaks (North Traverse and Grand Traverse) looks fierce from below, but in reality its pretty easy except for one climb up a buttress. I forgot my boots, so did the entire traverse in tennis shoes.
Andy - Jul 18, 2004 11:15 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: July 2, 2004Climbed with Kane and Jon. A good time was had by all.
Kane - Jul 10, 2004 1:46 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: 7-2-04Once again we got lucky with excellent weather late in the day. We summited N. Traverse at around 3:30 p.m. with minimal cloud-cover. Upper Bighorn Creek is gorgeous. Having been on both of the Grand Traverse's summits, N. Traverse has the much better approach and climb, but I thought Grand Traverse had a little better view. Both are well worth the effort. While up in Bighorn Creek take the time to explore this pristine area, you will not be dissapointed.