Wheelbarrow - Mar 19, 2024 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2023
Turned Around at the False Summit at Sunrise
Biked 34 miles from Livingston to Rock Creek North TH. Arrived at 9pm and hiked through the night. From Rock Creek to Smeller Lake to up and over Unnamed(?) Peak to the false summit at 4:30am. I got cliffed out multiple times before I threw in the towel and did the whole thing in reverse on no sleep. I think I'll go the standard route next time.
wildfiredjade - Feb 11, 2024 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2022
The Crazy Mountains are a special place.
Summited during a multi-day adventure in the Crazy Mountains - amazing view.
Kyle Van Vleet - Oct 2, 2020 11:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2020
West Ridge
Did this peak solo on a beautiful Oct. day. Gaining the ridge was the hardest part and getting off the ridge was the most tedious part. The ridge itself, the chute, and true summit were nothing but fun!
distressbark - Sep 21, 2020 8:01 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2020
West Ridge from Blue Lake
From campsite between Blue and Granite lakes. Followed the standard approach by ascending southward from Blue Lake. We climbed up loose, sometimes grassy talus slopes to gain the west ridge. Limited smokey summit views on an otherwise warm and sunny day. We encountered several other groups throughout the course of the day.
The Blue and Granite lakes area is extremely overused. Dozens of other parties were camping in the area (Labor Day weekend). The amount of illegal fires/fire rings in the basin is pretty disheartening. This area needs better protections and also better stewardship from its visitors.
Last 4 miles of the forest service road to the Halfmoon Campground is very rough and rocky! Although we saw two wheel drive passenger cars at the trailhead, a wheel drive high clearance vehicle would certainly make for a better ride!
Jerry L - Aug 19, 2020 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2020
Did Not Attempt To Summit
So I had completed a 21 mile hike with 2 summits a few days before so I was nursing a sore knee joint and my plan for the day was to hike to Blue Lake just for a look. My dog and I were successful at that. We hope to be back in 2 weeks to go for the summit. Absolutely beautiful area.
Started about 1.5 miles from Half Moon CG (due to snow covered road). Skinned up to Blue Lake then climbed straight up the NW face with crampons, ice axes and whippets. We didn't hit the true summit - just skied from the false summit. Huge run.
freedeep - Mar 24, 2020 12:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1987
from SE ridge and also from Smeller Lake
From east road, went south over first east/west ridge, continued south across small valley to 2nd ridge, which heads directly toward the summit. Easy hike.
From Smeller Lake, onto ridgeline, follow it to the east to the summit. Some exposure but good route.
Super Dave - Oct 6, 2018 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2018
East Ridge!
Amazing climb up the never-ending East Ridge. This long scramble kept our attention both climbing and then ascending. Never harder than class 3, but lots of it. Really enjoyed this route, pretty tuckered out by the time we got back. Trip Report
Brian Kalet - Jan 15, 2018 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2016
2 Peaks
With 10574.
gimpilator - Oct 20, 2017 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2017
35 peaks in 16 days
Road trip! Nice scramble at the end. Found a giant eagle feather. Trip report
scgrant - Dec 5, 2016 9:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2016
Crazy Peak
I ascended the North Ridge to the false summit and then to the main summit. There is a lot of loose rock on the very steep North Ridge so be cautious. I started a fairly substantial rock slide that I was barely able to avoid being a part of near the top of the ridge. For my descent I took the more standard West Ridge down to Blue Lake.
Made the west ridge but eith weather moving in headed back down before summit.
Peaker - Aug 17, 2015 6:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2015
Foggy and Smoky
Climbed it with a good friend using the exact route up to the ridge highlighted on the west ridge route page, which helped significantly with avoiding loose rock. It was very hazy from fire smoke but some low clouds blowing through the range complemented the nearby scenery. Overall an excellent outing on an awesome mountain for my first time in the Crazies.
Socked in with clouds at Blue lake, but got above them after ascending 1000 ft into what turned to be one of those magical mystical days where the sea of clouds spreads out endlessly before you but the peaks are there like islands in the sky and there feels to be no threat of lightning. The crazy coulior was dry, otherwise I would advise an ice ax for that section. I had time and decided to traverse to the impressive looking Iddings, the peak between had some tedious talus on the west side as well as an strange cod tied of to a boulder on what was maybe Class2+? Maybe a rappel for a cornice to access one of the many tasty looking chutes on the south side. Rediculous in summer though. I need to make a page for Iddings as it is much more interesting of a climb than Crazy.Some of the most exposed Class 2 I have ever been on. So easy to walk on the top, but WOW, thats some exposure on both sides. A couple easy class 4 sections and you are on top! Descended the gorgeous Pear lake and then the sunless gully to between Granite and Blue. I would maybe bring an ax for this section depending on season as well. I made do with a broken ski pole I found, but the 10 foot thick consolidated snow, steeply plunged into the river near the end.
seano - Oct 13, 2014 5:20 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2014
Standard route
Probably best as a spring climb, as the talus is nasty. Made it on the second attempt, after being driven off by brutal wind the day before. This was for the best, as it gave me a chance to explore the area around Twin Lakes, which is more scenic. Trip report.
jdarr67 - May 2, 2014 6:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2012
My husband and I plan to climb the crazy peak in first week of Sep, I heard that there are snow/ ice above 10K feet. Do we need to bring snowshoes? How long does it take to hike to Crazy Peak from Granite Lake? Are there bears?
Naf
Tim Tim - Nov 15, 2013 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2013
Wheelbarrow - Mar 19, 2024 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2023
Turned Around at the False Summit at SunriseBiked 34 miles from Livingston to Rock Creek North TH. Arrived at 9pm and hiked through the night. From Rock Creek to Smeller Lake to up and over Unnamed(?) Peak to the false summit at 4:30am. I got cliffed out multiple times before I threw in the towel and did the whole thing in reverse on no sleep. I think I'll go the standard route next time.
wildfiredjade - Feb 11, 2024 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2022
The Crazy Mountains are a special place.Summited during a multi-day adventure in the Crazy Mountains - amazing view.
Kyle Van Vleet - Oct 2, 2020 11:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2020
West RidgeDid this peak solo on a beautiful Oct. day. Gaining the ridge was the hardest part and getting off the ridge was the most tedious part. The ridge itself, the chute, and true summit were nothing but fun!
distressbark - Sep 21, 2020 8:01 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2020
West Ridge from Blue LakeFrom campsite between Blue and Granite lakes. Followed the standard approach by ascending southward from Blue Lake. We climbed up loose, sometimes grassy talus slopes to gain the west ridge. Limited smokey summit views on an otherwise warm and sunny day. We encountered several other groups throughout the course of the day.
The Blue and Granite lakes area is extremely overused. Dozens of other parties were camping in the area (Labor Day weekend). The amount of illegal fires/fire rings in the basin is pretty disheartening. This area needs better protections and also better stewardship from its visitors.
Last 4 miles of the forest service road to the Halfmoon Campground is very rough and rocky! Although we saw two wheel drive passenger cars at the trailhead, a wheel drive high clearance vehicle would certainly make for a better ride!
Jerry L - Aug 19, 2020 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2020
Did Not Attempt To SummitSo I had completed a 21 mile hike with 2 summits a few days before so I was nursing a sore knee joint and my plan for the day was to hike to Blue Lake just for a look. My dog and I were successful at that. We hope to be back in 2 weeks to go for the summit. Absolutely beautiful area.
guerinak - May 22, 2020 6:57 am
Crazy Peak Scramble!Super fun climb. Can't wait to get back in the Crazies.
wallacecasper21@gmail.com - May 8, 2020 11:16 am Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2019
Ski Descent NW faceStarted about 1.5 miles from Half Moon CG (due to snow covered road). Skinned up to Blue Lake then climbed straight up the NW face with crampons, ice axes and whippets. We didn't hit the true summit - just skied from the false summit. Huge run.
freedeep - Mar 24, 2020 12:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1987
from SE ridge and also from Smeller LakeFrom east road, went south over first east/west ridge, continued south across small valley to 2nd ridge, which heads directly toward the summit. Easy hike.
From Smeller Lake, onto ridgeline, follow it to the east to the summit. Some exposure but good route.
Super Dave - Oct 6, 2018 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2018
East Ridge!Amazing climb up the never-ending East Ridge. This long scramble kept our attention both climbing and then ascending. Never harder than class 3, but lots of it. Really enjoyed this route, pretty tuckered out by the time we got back. Trip Report
Brian Kalet - Jan 15, 2018 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2016
2 PeaksWith 10574.
gimpilator - Oct 20, 2017 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2017
35 peaks in 16 daysRoad trip! Nice scramble at the end. Found a giant eagle feather. Trip report
scgrant - Dec 5, 2016 9:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2016
Crazy PeakI ascended the North Ridge to the false summit and then to the main summit. There is a lot of loose rock on the very steep North Ridge so be cautious. I started a fairly substantial rock slide that I was barely able to avoid being a part of near the top of the ridge. For my descent I took the more standard West Ridge down to Blue Lake.
Scott - Nov 19, 2015 12:30 pm
CrazyClimbed in the 1990's via Granite Lakes. Also visited Cave Lake, north of Crazy Peak area since we had permission from a land owner.
russw - Sep 5, 2015 10:00 am
Failed attemptMade the west ridge but eith weather moving in headed back down before summit.
Peaker - Aug 17, 2015 6:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2015
Foggy and SmokyClimbed it with a good friend using the exact route up to the ridge highlighted on the west ridge route page, which helped significantly with avoiding loose rock. It was very hazy from fire smoke but some low clouds blowing through the range complemented the nearby scenery. Overall an excellent outing on an awesome mountain for my first time in the Crazies.
apachedino - Jul 13, 2015 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2015
Traverse to IddingsSocked in with clouds at Blue lake, but got above them after ascending 1000 ft into what turned to be one of those magical mystical days where the sea of clouds spreads out endlessly before you but the peaks are there like islands in the sky and there feels to be no threat of lightning. The crazy coulior was dry, otherwise I would advise an ice ax for that section. I had time and decided to traverse to the impressive looking Iddings, the peak between had some tedious talus on the west side as well as an strange cod tied of to a boulder on what was maybe Class2+? Maybe a rappel for a cornice to access one of the many tasty looking chutes on the south side. Rediculous in summer though. I need to make a page for Iddings as it is much more interesting of a climb than Crazy.Some of the most exposed Class 2 I have ever been on. So easy to walk on the top, but WOW, thats some exposure on both sides. A couple easy class 4 sections and you are on top! Descended the gorgeous Pear lake and then the sunless gully to between Granite and Blue. I would maybe bring an ax for this section depending on season as well. I made do with a broken ski pole I found, but the 10 foot thick consolidated snow, steeply plunged into the river near the end.
seano - Oct 13, 2014 5:20 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2014
Standard routeProbably best as a spring climb, as the talus is nasty. Made it on the second attempt, after being driven off by brutal wind the day before. This was for the best, as it gave me a chance to explore the area around Twin Lakes, which is more scenic. Trip report.
jdarr67 - May 2, 2014 6:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2012
Half Moon CGFirst peak in Crazy Mtns. What a view!
Naffany - May 3, 2014 2:03 am
Re: Half Moon CGHi,
My husband and I plan to climb the crazy peak in first week of Sep, I heard that there are snow/ ice above 10K feet. Do we need to bring snowshoes? How long does it take to hike to Crazy Peak from Granite Lake? Are there bears?
Naf
Tim Tim - Nov 15, 2013 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2013
Great PeakAwesome peak with killer views!