SarahThompson - Aug 30, 2015 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2015
Nice peak
Climbed in the afternoon after backpacking to Deep Lake. Nice scrambling if you want it; choose your line.
Scott - Nov 11, 2014 10:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
East Temple Peak
Today, Kessler, Shaylee, Kimberly and I set off to climb East Temple Peak. We slept in later than planned, but the sky was completely clear (and 30F/-1C) and we set off towards the mountain. Between Deep and Temple Lakes we found an old trail heading towards Temple Pass. Along the way we saw many pikas and a marmot that popped out and smiled for the camera.
The trail to Temple Pass was very steep, but not too bad and provided quick travel. Once at the pass we set off up the southwest ridge of East Temple. The climb was fairly easy, especially by Wind River Range standards, but we had a lot of boulderhopping on the ridge. We later found out that much of it could have been bypassed to the north.
Once at the summit, we had a really nice lunch and an incredible view. The kids really like to look straight off the "diving board" just below the summit.
After enjoying the summit we found a class 3 route north of the route we took up. It was easier than our ascent route.
It was a routine descent back to camp. It sure was a beautiful climb.
After dark we saw two headlamps near the top of Warbonnet Peak far to the south. They must have had an epic climb to the summit and had to descend in the dark. We watched them for a long time making slow progress down the mountain.
wyomtnlady - Sep 9, 2014 1:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
Nice Hike
We did this on the third day of our trip to the deep lake area after climbing the north ridge of Haystack Mtn the previous day. This is a beautiful hike, and made for a very nice trip.
wyomtman - Sep 3, 2014 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
Amazing
Hiked up from the pass after touching the top of temple, special place for sure!
My trip was inspired by a picture in the David Muench book "Rocky Mountains".
Who would guess that a walk up route could be found on such an intimidating looking peak. Great weather, no mosquitos. I can't believe that I haven't been back to this mountain range.
SarahThompson - Aug 30, 2015 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2015
Nice peakClimbed in the afternoon after backpacking to Deep Lake. Nice scrambling if you want it; choose your line.
Scott - Nov 11, 2014 10:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
East Temple PeakToday, Kessler, Shaylee, Kimberly and I set off to climb East Temple Peak. We slept in later than planned, but the sky was completely clear (and 30F/-1C) and we set off towards the mountain. Between Deep and Temple Lakes we found an old trail heading towards Temple Pass. Along the way we saw many pikas and a marmot that popped out and smiled for the camera.
The trail to Temple Pass was very steep, but not too bad and provided quick travel. Once at the pass we set off up the southwest ridge of East Temple. The climb was fairly easy, especially by Wind River Range standards, but we had a lot of boulderhopping on the ridge. We later found out that much of it could have been bypassed to the north.
Once at the summit, we had a really nice lunch and an incredible view. The kids really like to look straight off the "diving board" just below the summit.
After enjoying the summit we found a class 3 route north of the route we took up. It was easier than our ascent route.
It was a routine descent back to camp. It sure was a beautiful climb.
After dark we saw two headlamps near the top of Warbonnet Peak far to the south. They must have had an epic climb to the summit and had to descend in the dark. We watched them for a long time making slow progress down the mountain.
wyomtnlady - Sep 9, 2014 1:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
Nice HikeWe did this on the third day of our trip to the deep lake area after climbing the north ridge of Haystack Mtn the previous day. This is a beautiful hike, and made for a very nice trip.
wyomtman - Sep 3, 2014 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
AmazingHiked up from the pass after touching the top of temple, special place for sure!
bruceg - Sep 17, 2013 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 1988
East TempleMy trip was inspired by a picture in the David Muench book "Rocky Mountains".
Who would guess that a walk up route could be found on such an intimidating looking peak. Great weather, no mosquitos. I can't believe that I haven't been back to this mountain range.
Shaylee - Sep 12, 2013 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
East Temple9-1-2013
Kessler - Sep 12, 2013 3:39 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
East Temple9-1-2013