Fun time with 11 other people from the greater Seattle area, we all made it to the top on a very busy day in ~3 hours, spent a lot of time talking with over 30 other hikers and 3 different climbing groups climbing "Ragged Edge"
JLuthanen - Jun 13, 2020 9:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2020
A cloudy success
After being reduced to .8 FTE by my employer starting yesterday, I decided climbing would be my go-to this summer and kicked it off in fine style. Only car at the trailhead, 4-5 makeshift log bridges over creek crossings to access Wirth Basin. Snow started after 1.5mi or so all the way to the summit. Took a steep but manageable (with axe, no need for crampons as it did not freeze overnight) Headless Pass up and the couloir directly next to it (to the right upon approach) on the way down. Chocked with clouds from the bottom of Headlee to the summit, and mostly wet due to that, but otherwise a warm and not very rainy day
Damour - Dec 11, 2019 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2019
Vesper and Sperry
Beautiful day for a linkup! Headed around the lake and up Sperry first, then back along the saddle and up Vesper. I tried to make the slabs a bit more interesting by going up closer over to the face. 'Twas a popular day to be out, as Vesper was crawling with people. Jumped in Lake Elan on the way out for a little refreshment. Good times!
cascadescrambler - Aug 27, 2019 12:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 1989
Vesper and Sperry
Loved the slabs
Tnarg - Jun 9, 2019 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2019
kronshage3 - Aug 26, 2018 8:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2018
Via Headlee Pass
Was expecting rain and fog but gave it a shot anyways. Group was pretty much socked in most of the trip. Clouds broke open every now and then to reveal some awesome views at the lake and of some of the nearby peaks. Summit was zero views. But at least we didn't have to compete for space. Started raining which made the trip down very slick. Especially since this route has lots of rock and roots. Saw lots of berries and I think we saw some grouse... Overall, not a bad day.
adamschneider - Aug 7, 2017 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Rough trail, fun summit
The trail up from the river to Headlee Pass was not especially fun: lots of rocks and repetitive switchbacks. But I really enjoyed the final stretch from Vesper Creek to the summit: first a steep trail, then snowfields, then a final scrambly bit. After Vesper, I traversed to the north below Wolf Peak and then went up Sperry Peak.
Couldn't see anything on the way up, and it was still fun. It partly cleared on the way down, and that made the descent just as fun, because there wasn't the usual "I've already seen this" feeling. Spectacular place.
It was a long long morning...in retrospect, however, great snow! :)
dsoike - May 23, 2015 3:37 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2015
Vesper Peak
Hiked up Vesper Peak yesterday. Some snow on the steep slabs near the summit. Just needed poles and gaiters.
awilsondc - Aug 24, 2014 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
Vesper and Sperry
I summited Vesper and Sperry, the classic combo! I though Vesper was the better climb, but Sperry had the better summit. Beautiful day! I went early, and hiked fast... I had both summits and both routes to myself for the ascents. I liked the slabs on Vesper but was a little disappointed there wasn't more class 3, but due to the low angle this would be a great climb to introduce someone to scrambling. 7 1/2 hours car to car with about 1 hour total spent on the summits.
JordanH - Sep 4, 2013 7:07 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2012
Vesper
Don was great partner.
setrent - Jul 4, 2013 10:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2012
From Headlee Pass
A great summer scramble!
ScrambledLeggs - Jun 18, 2013 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2012
Zero Visibility
Met dense fog after Headlee Pass which made for an eerie climb to the summit.
relic - Jan 26, 2013 8:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 1987
via Headlee
Date is a wild guess, was long time ago. Standard scramble route. What a blast.
Jowzynkyn - Sep 26, 2021 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2021
20 and 30 Somethings of SeattleFun time with 11 other people from the greater Seattle area, we all made it to the top on a very busy day in ~3 hours, spent a lot of time talking with over 30 other hikers and 3 different climbing groups climbing "Ragged Edge"
JLuthanen - Jun 13, 2020 9:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2020
A cloudy successAfter being reduced to .8 FTE by my employer starting yesterday, I decided climbing would be my go-to this summer and kicked it off in fine style. Only car at the trailhead, 4-5 makeshift log bridges over creek crossings to access Wirth Basin. Snow started after 1.5mi or so all the way to the summit. Took a steep but manageable (with axe, no need for crampons as it did not freeze overnight) Headless Pass up and the couloir directly next to it (to the right upon approach) on the way down. Chocked with clouds from the bottom of Headlee to the summit, and mostly wet due to that, but otherwise a warm and not very rainy day
Damour - Dec 11, 2019 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2019
Vesper and SperryBeautiful day for a linkup! Headed around the lake and up Sperry first, then back along the saddle and up Vesper. I tried to make the slabs a bit more interesting by going up closer over to the face. 'Twas a popular day to be out, as Vesper was crawling with people. Jumped in Lake Elan on the way out for a little refreshment. Good times!
cascadescrambler - Aug 27, 2019 12:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 1989
Vesper and SperryLoved the slabs
Tnarg - Jun 9, 2019 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2019
Vesper PeakFantastic views all around!
GG.the.mountaingoat - Jul 22, 2019 11:34 am
Re: Vesper PeakWhat were the snow conditions? Thx!
kronshage3 - Aug 26, 2018 8:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2018
Via Headlee PassWas expecting rain and fog but gave it a shot anyways. Group was pretty much socked in most of the trip. Clouds broke open every now and then to reveal some awesome views at the lake and of some of the nearby peaks. Summit was zero views. But at least we didn't have to compete for space. Started raining which made the trip down very slick. Especially since this route has lots of rock and roots. Saw lots of berries and I think we saw some grouse... Overall, not a bad day.
adamschneider - Aug 7, 2017 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Rough trail, fun summitThe trail up from the river to Headlee Pass was not especially fun: lots of rocks and repetitive switchbacks. But I really enjoyed the final stretch from Vesper Creek to the summit: first a steep trail, then snowfields, then a final scrambly bit. After Vesper, I traversed to the north below Wolf Peak and then went up Sperry Peak.
Mooner - May 25, 2017 1:00 pm
Up I Go5/24/17 Solo. Camped near the summit and skied off the next day in the whiteout. Good Times
chandlerhaberlack - Jul 29, 2016 5:13 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2015
Ancient VolcanoProbably the easiest peak I've climbed. Basically a walk up. I want to go to find some garnets next time on the south side.
Tim_Kroeze - Feb 17, 2016 10:28 am
Beautiful Day, Beautiful ViewAfter 4 failed attempts, I finally made it up! A difficult hike but well worth it
seanpeckham - Sep 6, 2015 1:33 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2015
hiking route, fog, still spectacularCouldn't see anything on the way up, and it was still fun. It partly cleared on the way down, and that made the descent just as fun, because there wasn't the usual "I've already seen this" feeling. Spectacular place.
BooRadley - Jul 20, 2015 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2015
Awesome summer scramble!Amazing views in all directions from the summit. Fun scramble.
taniagrotter - Jul 6, 2015 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2015
Long morning ascentIt was a long long morning...in retrospect, however, great snow! :)
dsoike - May 23, 2015 3:37 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2015
Vesper PeakHiked up Vesper Peak yesterday. Some snow on the steep slabs near the summit. Just needed poles and gaiters.
awilsondc - Aug 24, 2014 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
Vesper and SperryI summited Vesper and Sperry, the classic combo! I though Vesper was the better climb, but Sperry had the better summit. Beautiful day! I went early, and hiked fast... I had both summits and both routes to myself for the ascents. I liked the slabs on Vesper but was a little disappointed there wasn't more class 3, but due to the low angle this would be a great climb to introduce someone to scrambling. 7 1/2 hours car to car with about 1 hour total spent on the summits.
JordanH - Sep 4, 2013 7:07 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2012
VesperDon was great partner.
setrent - Jul 4, 2013 10:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2012
From Headlee PassA great summer scramble!
ScrambledLeggs - Jun 18, 2013 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2012
Zero VisibilityMet dense fog after Headlee Pass which made for an eerie climb to the summit.
relic - Jan 26, 2013 8:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 1987
via HeadleeDate is a wild guess, was long time ago. Standard scramble route. What a blast.