Pharmacist - Oct 4, 2009 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2009
Highest Peak for me so far
Drove from Vegas, camped at the locked gate, hiked 3 hours 45 minutes to the summit. Took a detour and did Barcroft Mountain on the way back.
cdewhurst - Sep 21, 2009 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
cdewhurst
Mountained bike on the downhill and walked most of the uphill. Relatively easy hike, all trail and no obstacles. Was a little tired from Monty and Boundary the day before. Smoke from the fires limited the view a little.
CWessels - Sep 21, 2009 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2009
East Side
Easy hike with beautiful and unique views of the eastern wall of the Sierra. This mountain range has a very special feel to it. A trip to the bristlecones afterward is a must!
Kara - Sep 15, 2009 3:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
Unexpected Joy
What a treat! I was only told it was a 'walk-up'. But the 14 miles round trip w/3500' was wholesome. Went the day *after* they open it to Bancroft...so I had the summit and return to myself. What a treat, what a beautiful mountain, unlike any other 14er. Bike would be the way to go.
Cold/windy start at the gate, but the hike up was awesome with just a long sleeve shirt, pants and hat. Very comfortable the entire time. Summit was actually still and great temperature, cool and comfortable. Views were stellar in all directions, awesome 360 degree views in all directions. Labor Day Weekend, so quite a few people, but it actually was nice and met some cool people. Summited with wife and 2 friends, all had a great time.
mstender - Sep 3, 2009 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
Finally!
Finally made it to the summit after having to bail in a snow storm a few years back. Great views from the summit! I really like the landscape. We saw lots of marmots but no big horn sheep.
SageHawk - Sep 2, 2009 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 1990
Eazy 14er
Bagged this one several times. Took both my sons up on different occasions to bag their first 14er. I love the White Mountains and this peak never disappoints.
Blackmouth - Sep 1, 2009 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2009
Mountain Bike
Mountain biked from the Barcroft gate. Enjoyed a windless summit with beautiful views. The ride down took us a little over an hour. Mountain biking down was an awesome experience for a non-mountain biker, I wish I could do that on every summit.
fedak - Aug 31, 2009 11:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2009
The road
Acclimation hike for a trip up Whitney the next day.
Slept at Barcroft Gate. (Note to the Koreans who got up at 4:30- your tents were *not* soundproof)
cab - Aug 31, 2009 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
Road from Barcroft Gate
Rode mountain bike from Barcroft gate to the base of the peak then stashed it and walked the rest of the way up. It was tough riding even that easy road due to the elevation (and the fact that I'm not really a mountain biker) but it was great having the bike for the way down. Would have had great views across the valley to the Sierra but it was pretty smoky due to fires.
ridgeline - Aug 19, 2009 8:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
fun, quick elevation
Good workout, quick elevation, views, nice day.
Peak Freak - Aug 18, 2009 12:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
Great ride down!
Rented mountain bikes in Mammoth, camped at the trail head, rode up & flew down. Wooooo hooooo! Thanks, Phillip for being my partner in crime on this one.
SpiceMan - Aug 14, 2009 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
Quick
That was a nice stroll
McCannster - Aug 13, 2009 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
21st CA County HP
Cool, easy hike. Met some other Sper's up there. Good views, a little hazy, but good nonetheless. 3rd CA 14er.
mdostby - Aug 10, 2009 9:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
I loved the moonlike landscape, very bare and raw. Plus from this range you have an amazing view of the entire Sierra! We camped at Barcroft gate and attempted to hike in the morning, but because we drove to this altitude (3600m) from 50m in the same day, the symptoms of AMS made us quit. We will be back more acclimatized, after at least one hike beforehand.
justing - Aug 4, 2009 6:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2009
On open house day
Hiked to approximately 13.7k with Jaimie before she totally ran out of gas. Her highest elevation yet though, and she did great. The views were tremendous on a nice clear day.
My final summit completing the highest point in all the counties in California. The views of the peak were outstanding in the morning, but clouds and smoke from the Forks fire limited views from the top- and the lightning chased us off. Had a flat at the trailhead but went ahead and had a blast on our 2nd trip down Silver Canyon without another spare anyway- got some cool video of the creek crossings.
Hiking California's county highpoints has got to be one of the most enjoyable tasks I've taken on. They are all so remarkably different... each one a unique, interesting, and memorable experience.
Funny coincidence! Did you have the Tacoma? We were parked right next to you in the Merc ML. We noticed the open hood and rather flat rear passenger tire but had no idea who the truck belonged to.
Yup- in the Tacoma. Rangers told us the open hood helped with Marmots, the day before we drove by the trailhead and it was a funny sight to see a dozen vehicles all with their hoods open. I still think it likely does nothing though. We knew the tire was going flat during the hike- I was just happy we made it to the trailhead and could deal with it afterwards.
Pharmacist - Oct 4, 2009 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2009
Highest Peak for me so farDrove from Vegas, camped at the locked gate, hiked 3 hours 45 minutes to the summit. Took a detour and did Barcroft Mountain on the way back.
cdewhurst - Sep 21, 2009 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
cdewhurstMountained bike on the downhill and walked most of the uphill. Relatively easy hike, all trail and no obstacles. Was a little tired from Monty and Boundary the day before. Smoke from the fires limited the view a little.
CWessels - Sep 21, 2009 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2009
East SideEasy hike with beautiful and unique views of the eastern wall of the Sierra. This mountain range has a very special feel to it. A trip to the bristlecones afterward is a must!
Kara - Sep 15, 2009 3:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
Unexpected JoyWhat a treat! I was only told it was a 'walk-up'. But the 14 miles round trip w/3500' was wholesome. Went the day *after* they open it to Bancroft...so I had the summit and return to myself. What a treat, what a beautiful mountain, unlike any other 14er. Bike would be the way to go.
Shawn - Sep 10, 2009 10:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2009
Second timeCold/windy start at the gate, but the hike up was awesome with just a long sleeve shirt, pants and hat. Very comfortable the entire time. Summit was actually still and great temperature, cool and comfortable. Views were stellar in all directions, awesome 360 degree views in all directions. Labor Day Weekend, so quite a few people, but it actually was nice and met some cool people. Summited with wife and 2 friends, all had a great time.
mstender - Sep 3, 2009 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
Finally!Finally made it to the summit after having to bail in a snow storm a few years back. Great views from the summit! I really like the landscape. We saw lots of marmots but no big horn sheep.
SageHawk - Sep 2, 2009 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 1990
Eazy 14erBagged this one several times. Took both my sons up on different occasions to bag their first 14er. I love the White Mountains and this peak never disappoints.
Blackmouth - Sep 1, 2009 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2009
Mountain BikeMountain biked from the Barcroft gate. Enjoyed a windless summit with beautiful views. The ride down took us a little over an hour. Mountain biking down was an awesome experience for a non-mountain biker, I wish I could do that on every summit.
fedak - Aug 31, 2009 11:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2009
The roadAcclimation hike for a trip up Whitney the next day.
Slept at Barcroft Gate. (Note to the Koreans who got up at 4:30- your tents were *not* soundproof)
Pics are here.
cab - Aug 31, 2009 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
Road from Barcroft GateRode mountain bike from Barcroft gate to the base of the peak then stashed it and walked the rest of the way up. It was tough riding even that easy road due to the elevation (and the fact that I'm not really a mountain biker) but it was great having the bike for the way down. Would have had great views across the valley to the Sierra but it was pretty smoky due to fires.
ridgeline - Aug 19, 2009 8:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
fun, quick elevationGood workout, quick elevation, views, nice day.
Peak Freak - Aug 18, 2009 12:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
Great ride down!Rented mountain bikes in Mammoth, camped at the trail head, rode up & flew down. Wooooo hooooo! Thanks, Phillip for being my partner in crime on this one.
SpiceMan - Aug 14, 2009 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
QuickThat was a nice stroll
McCannster - Aug 13, 2009 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
21st CA County HPCool, easy hike. Met some other Sper's up there. Good views, a little hazy, but good nonetheless. 3rd CA 14er.
mdostby - Aug 10, 2009 9:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
4th timeHiked with friend Joan Pan. Perfect day.
Mountain_girl - Aug 9, 2009 12:44 pm
MoonlikeI loved the moonlike landscape, very bare and raw. Plus from this range you have an amazing view of the entire Sierra! We camped at Barcroft gate and attempted to hike in the morning, but because we drove to this altitude (3600m) from 50m in the same day, the symptoms of AMS made us quit. We will be back more acclimatized, after at least one hike beforehand.
justing - Aug 4, 2009 6:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2009
On open house dayHiked to approximately 13.7k with Jaimie before she totally ran out of gas. Her highest elevation yet though, and she did great. The views were tremendous on a nice clear day.
mrchad9 - Jul 21, 2009 7:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2009
58th California County HighpointMy final summit completing the highest point in all the counties in California. The views of the peak were outstanding in the morning, but clouds and smoke from the Forks fire limited views from the top- and the lightning chased us off. Had a flat at the trailhead but went ahead and had a blast on our 2nd trip down Silver Canyon without another spare anyway- got some cool video of the creek crossings.
Hiking California's county highpoints has got to be one of the most enjoyable tasks I've taken on. They are all so remarkably different... each one a unique, interesting, and memorable experience.
Luciano136 - Jul 22, 2009 2:13 pm
Re: 58th California County HighpointFunny coincidence! Did you have the Tacoma? We were parked right next to you in the Merc ML. We noticed the open hood and rather flat rear passenger tire but had no idea who the truck belonged to.
mrchad9 - Sep 9, 2009 7:12 pm
Re: 58th California County HighpointYup- in the Tacoma. Rangers told us the open hood helped with Marmots, the day before we drove by the trailhead and it was a funny sight to see a dozen vehicles all with their hoods open. I still think it likely does nothing though. We knew the tire was going flat during the hike- I was just happy we made it to the trailhead and could deal with it afterwards.