royanderson - Sep 11, 2012 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2012
From above Lake Ediza
Came from Lake Ediza route. Snow was sparse, but ice axe and crampons were necessary to get to the saddle; the chute coming back from the saddle was very icy and not a fun descent.
DukeJH - Aug 17, 2012 3:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
Sierra Challenge Alternate
Sierra Challenge 2012 Day 2. Climbed with a largish group in a long day from Agnew Meadow. Thunder echoes well over the glacier.
labgloves - Aug 14, 2012 1:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
Dayhike from Agnew meadows
This one really wore me out . . .
LincolnB - Dec 6, 2011 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 1983
1983
With brother Jon. Had to leave abruptly after the trip to speed to LA for the birth of his daughter Sierra -- now very grown up.
crimsonblood - Aug 31, 2011 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
Yussss
Climbed Banner Peak with SMG from the saddle. Then it was off to Ritter and a killer weekend.
bc44caesar - Aug 30, 2011 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2011
From Ritter-Banner Saddle
Camped at Ediza Lakes (lots of bugs). Easy climb, very little 3rd class. Climbed North Face of Ritter afterwards.
MarekB - Aug 21, 2011 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
Banner & Ritter
Climbed with SMG from the Ritter-Banner saddle. Approach from Lake Ediza.
Darren9 - Aug 21, 2011 6:22 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
RB twofer
Climbed from RB saddle with Sierra Mountaineering Group. 1000 feet of talus and scrambling wasn't as bad as the photo makes it appear. Spectacular summit and view!
rhyang - Aug 14, 2011 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2011
East Corner
Climbed with Justing on a clear summer day. Started from Garnet Lake. Longer route than we expected, but great views. Descended R/B saddle and traversed back to Garnet with a full moon.
blueshade - Aug 12, 2011 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011
Long Day w/ Ritter
Really long single day push from Silver Lake. Lots of snow still above Thousand Island Lake.
Trawinski - Aug 3, 2011 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2011
Ran out of time
Got within about 700 vert feet of the top, but still had a great time and an interesting mountain rescue experience on the way back. Read about that here: http://www.summitpost.org/ordeal-on-mt-ritter/734852
Osterizer - Jul 15, 2011 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
Camped out at 1000 Island, great view from the summit
Sknyskiman - Sep 1, 2010 7:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2010
From 1000 Island Lake/Glacier Pass
Nice challenging scramble and usual beautiful views from the summit. Good place to escape from mosquitos too!
Daria - Aug 15, 2010 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
Beautiful area
The Minarets and surrounding area and lakes was more memorable than the actual climb. Nice views atop the blocky-summit. The climbing became more fair 3rd class closer to the summit. Day hike
seano - Aug 10, 2010 12:12 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2010
Standard route
First part of a Banner-Ritter-Clyde link-up. An ugly climb of a nice peak.
royanderson - Sep 11, 2012 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2012
From above Lake EdizaCame from Lake Ediza route. Snow was sparse, but ice axe and crampons were necessary to get to the saddle; the chute coming back from the saddle was very icy and not a fun descent.
DukeJH - Aug 17, 2012 3:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
Sierra Challenge AlternateSierra Challenge 2012 Day 2. Climbed with a largish group in a long day from Agnew Meadow. Thunder echoes well over the glacier.
labgloves - Aug 14, 2012 1:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
Dayhike from Agnew meadowsThis one really wore me out . . .
LincolnB - Dec 6, 2011 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 1983
1983With brother Jon. Had to leave abruptly after the trip to speed to LA for the birth of his daughter Sierra -- now very grown up.
crimsonblood - Aug 31, 2011 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
YussssClimbed Banner Peak with SMG from the saddle. Then it was off to Ritter and a killer weekend.
bc44caesar - Aug 30, 2011 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2011
From Ritter-Banner SaddleCamped at Ediza Lakes (lots of bugs). Easy climb, very little 3rd class. Climbed North Face of Ritter afterwards.
MarekB - Aug 21, 2011 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
Banner & RitterClimbed with SMG from the Ritter-Banner saddle. Approach from Lake Ediza.
Darren9 - Aug 21, 2011 6:22 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
RB twoferClimbed from RB saddle with Sierra Mountaineering Group. 1000 feet of talus and scrambling wasn't as bad as the photo makes it appear. Spectacular summit and view!
lukenhampton - Aug 17, 2011 1:26 am
From Thousand Is LakeSuper fun, super beautiful.
rhyang - Aug 14, 2011 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2011
East CornerClimbed with Justing on a clear summer day. Started from Garnet Lake. Longer route than we expected, but great views. Descended R/B saddle and traversed back to Garnet with a full moon.
blueshade - Aug 12, 2011 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011
Long Day w/ RitterReally long single day push from Silver Lake. Lots of snow still above Thousand Island Lake.
Trawinski - Aug 3, 2011 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2011
Ran out of timeGot within about 700 vert feet of the top, but still had a great time and an interesting mountain rescue experience on the way back. Read about that here: http://www.summitpost.org/ordeal-on-mt-ritter/734852
Osterizer - Jul 15, 2011 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
OsterizedMade the summit around 1pm via the Glacier Route
kevin trieu - Oct 1, 2010 5:54 pm
from R/B saddleclimbed with Pookie, Ray, Valerie, Jess. Jess' first time out backpacking since she was a child. Valerie was suffering from mid-life crisis.
edge17 - Sep 4, 2010 7:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
From Lake CatherineCamped out at 1000 Island, great view from the summit
Sknyskiman - Sep 1, 2010 7:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2010
From 1000 Island Lake/Glacier PassNice challenging scramble and usual beautiful views from the summit. Good place to escape from mosquitos too!
Daria - Aug 15, 2010 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
Beautiful areaThe Minarets and surrounding area and lakes was more memorable than the actual climb. Nice views atop the blocky-summit. The climbing became more fair 3rd class closer to the summit. Day hike
seano - Aug 10, 2010 12:12 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2010
Standard routeFirst part of a Banner-Ritter-Clyde link-up. An ugly climb of a nice peak.
jonhersh - Jul 27, 2010 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2000
From 1000 Island LakeR-B saddle from 1000 Island Lake
Princess Buttercup - Nov 30, 2009 11:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2008
From EdizaUp from the saddle between RnB. Neve Ice was a bit scary...