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| danbknox | Date Climbed: Jan 16 2004  | |
| Climbed with a group of SAR guys on an avi/winter skills training break. Fun trip, got to ski down. I was pooped from teaching all day so I didn't make the east turret, only the west turret | |
| Posted Feb 27, 2005 10:14 am | ||
| RangerAJ | Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: February 19 2005 | |
| Snow-shoed in & pitched camp before the pass with three friends. (one on tele-skiis) Lots of traffic on the main trail. (We seemed to be the only ones camping & not in the hut though) Hiked up the SW ridge to the center spire. It snowed steadily all the way to the top. Little visibility at the summit cancelled a try for the East spire. (the true summit, 6ft higher) Toasted with an adult beverage & hiked back down in fresh powder. Caution advised due to heavy snoe, cornices & avalanche danger in the area. | |
| Posted Feb 26, 2005 4:31 pm | ||
| Eric L | Route Climbed: East Turret Date Climbed: 9 October 2004 | |
| Did this hike from 80 with my girlfriend and my dog. We went up the ridge line from castle pass. My girlfriend and dog stopped at the west turret. I climbed up the east turret. First class three climb. I thought it was real easy. | |
| Posted Jan 29, 2005 4:34 pm | ||
| rhyang | Route Climbed: East turret (class 3) Date Climbed: 4-December-2004 | |
| Snowshoed up from Donner Summit via Andesite Peak and Castle Pass. Numerous skiers and snowshoers had come up to the west turret since there was plenty of snow on it, but this day none except me seemed foolhardy enough to climb the true summit block because of the cold harsh wind - temps in the 20's with winds of 25mph gusting to 45 in advance of a storm. Got blasted by wind-driven snow and ice crystals. Lots of good holds - workable even with thick gloves and plastic boots (um, was testing out some gear). Also climbed the middle turret by mistake. | |
| Posted Dec 5, 2004 12:11 am | ||
| blmcclain | Route Climbed: West Ridge/East Turret Date Climbed: Sept. 11th, 2004 | |
| This was a fun climb! The access gate was open so bpgbennett took his Acura Integra (with it's 4" of ground clearance) back to the trail head saving 1.25 miles one way of dusty road hiking. We climbed up the ridgeline towards the peak stopping to climb a nice little pinnacle on the way (5.2 - 5.3?). Reached the east turret and easily made the trek up the Class 3 route. Both of us were a little surprised at how easy it was. So, after climbing down the Class 3 we walked over the the Class 4 section and scrambled up and down that a few times. No pro or rope, none needed either for this easy section. Would have loved to do some scrambling but a setting sun reminded us that it was time to head back down. | |
| Posted Sep 12, 2004 11:48 pm | ||
| chskier | Route Climbed: South west ridge Date Climbed: July 18, 2004 | |
| Half day hike with the family. | |
| Posted Jul 18, 2004 10:05 pm | ||
| Shaase | Route Climbed: Ridge Date Climbed: All Winter q Winter 1991 & on | |
| Good snow up high for a winter turns | |
| Posted Jun 22, 2004 4:00 pm | ||
| Jonodo | Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: April 10, 2004 | |
| Beautiful spring day. Snow was very compact so the snowshoes were just added weight on my pack. We climbed the west and east peaks leaving the center for another day. Did a quick hike over to Basin Peak where the wind was blowing like you wouldn't believe. All in all a great day! | |
| Posted May 5, 2004 11:41 am | ||
| Matthew Holliman | Route Climbed: Central Chute on South Face Date Climbed: Feb 13, 2004 | |
| Climbed with Bob (just for a change). The class 4 variation on the descent of the summit block was great fun--highly recommended! | |
| Posted Apr 29, 2004 9:19 pm | ||
| derbilly | Route Climbed: Summit Block Date Climbed: April 25, 2004 | |
| Though there was ample snow cover on the approach to the ridge, snow shoes were not necessary. I carried them on my back for extra exercise. Climbing the summit block and the other central turret was fun. A golden eagle perched on the top took off as I peeked over the summit top. I seemed to be the only one in the area except for a few obnoxious snow mobilers that disturbed my otherwise peaceful trip. I proceeded next to Basin Peak following the ridgeline between it and Casle Peak. Overall, a beautiful, sunny, windless day. | |
| Posted Apr 26, 2004 2:41 pm | ||
| bearbnz | Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Winter 1994 | |
| Climbed this on a side trip during a day ski tour. Had to stay on the ridge due to avalanche conditions. | |
| Posted Mar 25, 2004 6:29 pm | ||
| brianhughes | Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: March 21, 2004 | |
| Put on the snowshoes and took a stroll up the hill. Turned back a ways short of the true summit. | |
| Posted Mar 22, 2004 4:29 pm | ||
| Bob Burd | Route Climbed: Central Chute on South Face Date Climbed: Feb 13, 2004 | |
| Matthew and I did a fun tour of Castle, Basin, and Andesite Peaks on snowshoes. Trip Report | |
| Posted Feb 22, 2004 8:52 pm | ||
| chskier | Route Climbed: South ridge Date Climbed: July 20, 2003 | |
| A quick morning hike. | |
| Posted Feb 22, 2004 2:44 pm | ||
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