David Naylor - Jul 25, 2010 1:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2010
Expansive Views
Late start so did not complete 3 peeks of Freel, Job's Sister and Job...have to settle with Freel and Job's Sister. Great views however and high points busy with activity of migrating butterflies and ladybugs.
Up from Armstrong Pass and FR51.
Tagged Trimmer then backtracked over to Freel/Jobs Sister/Jobs
Descended the Jobs Pk trail back to Horse Meadow and then followed the forest road back to the TRT trailhead.
Pics are here
3x for Freel/JS, 2x for Jobs, 1x for Trimmer
Dennis Poulin - Dec 12, 2009 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
RyanCampagna - Dec 10, 2009 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2009
odd directions...
freestyled up this thing from some dirt and snow covered road off of 89. killer views up there, wish i brought my snowboard...
soslaw - Oct 26, 2009 11:58 am Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2009
Horse Meadow
Not as bad a slog from the south as I had envisioned. Approach from Horse Meadow made for an efficeint of trifecta of Freel, Job's Sister and Job.
SageHawk - Oct 22, 2009 3:14 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2009
Triple Play
Bagged Freel, Jobs Sister and Jobs Peak in a single hike starting from the Jobs peak trail head. A recent snow had left approx 6 inches of snow which remained on north facing slopes. Beautiful views of Tahoe!
SFMountaineer - Sep 8, 2009 10:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
Climbed via trout creek
Use trail is actually mostly very clear, with only a few muddy/overgrown sections. But a nice and "straight up" no nonsense route that takes you to a truly A+ view.
SpiceMan - Aug 19, 2009 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2009
Fun
IT was fun
Ambret - Aug 10, 2009 1:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
Freel
Nice hike up via Armstrong Pass, though haze dulled the views of Tahoe. Then proceeded to Job's Peak, before returning via Freel.
WML - Jul 30, 2009 2:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2009
winter solo
GPS went out in the valley between Freel, Jobs Peak, and Jobs Sister. Wound up half-climbing Jobs Peak and then having to trek out after dark.
With Ben, biked part way up TRT, then hiked the rest of the way. Great views, great weather. Went on to Job's Sis. A good birthday hike.
fedak - Jul 3, 2009 11:22 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2009
From Jobs/Horse Meadow
2x, Went back up to do Jobs and decided to tag Jobs Sister/Freel while I was up there. Couple thunderstorms rolled through Luther Pass during the trip. Returned via a sand ski down the back slope of Freel.
Noondueler - Feb 3, 2009 2:26 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 1995
Big rock sandy Mtn. !
Slogged up surfed down!
selinunte01 - Jan 29, 2009 11:41 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2000
Highest Point of Tahoe Area
We hiked Freel Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail and back the nice shortcut from the saddle. Had to do some more miles because the road was blocked so we had to leave the car near Meyers.
There was a strange guy at the summit showing off with his revolver - we survived !
wmolland - Dec 4, 2008 5:40 pm Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2008
Trout Creek
Good climb with only a little snow up to the saddle. A fun snow climb up the ridge to the windy and bitterly cold summit.
emilie - Oct 13, 2008 10:23 am Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008
Horse Meadow to Armstrong Pass
Dave's approach and route description of Horse Meadow to Armstrong Pass were perfect. It was a great winter hike with several inches of snow the entire way and high winds on the last mile to the summit. Very happy Rd 51 was still open and driveable to access this side of the mountain.
cjrandall - Sep 2, 2008 12:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
Up Trout Creek, Down Armstrong Pass
Followed Gary Suttle's directions on the way in, and thought I was going up the Armstrong Pass route, figured out about an hour of the way in I was actually on the steep and sandy Trout Creek use trail. This route definitely IS evil! Steep, sandy, and very brushy lower down, I lost the trail two or three times. Was very happy to reach the TRT/Freel Peak trail junction at the 9680ft saddle, a mountain biker was lolling around and was surprised to see me come up.
With the temps in the low-to-mid 90s down at lake level, I was surprised how breezy it was up higher. Put my windbreaker on for the final steep climb to the summit, winds were probably 25-30mph.
Not a cloud in the sky, absolutely gorgeous views in all directions. A bit hazy in the Central Valley blocking views to the coast range, was able to see dozens of peaks.
Instead of fighting the brush on the way down Trout Creek, decided to descend the TRT to Armstrong Pass, and then take the mountain bike trail back to Oneidas Street. This part of the trail has completely changed since Gary Suttle wrote his guidebook.
I definitely recommend coming in from the south up and over Armstrong Pass if you're planning on hiking the whole way. The mountain bike trail to Oneidas meanders a lot, and the bike traffic is a hassle.
jboldt1971 - Aug 21, 2008 1:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1993
Years Ago
Clilmbed this years ago with a great group of friends. Need to get up there again. I remember lots of sand!
Tracy - Jun 22, 2008 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
Loop hike
I hiked from Forest Service Road 051 up to Armstrong pass and then bushwacked up the south ridge to the peak. On the way down I hiked east to the nearest saddle, bushwacked south down to Horse Meadow and then walked the road back to my vehicle. 2:45 hrs. up and 1:00 hr. down.
David Naylor - Jul 25, 2010 1:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2010
Expansive ViewsLate start so did not complete 3 peeks of Freel, Job's Sister and Job...have to settle with Freel and Job's Sister. Great views however and high points busy with activity of migrating butterflies and ladybugs.
fedak - Jul 6, 2010 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2010
Trimmer/Freel/Jobs Sister/Jobs TraverseUp from Armstrong Pass and FR51.
Tagged Trimmer then backtracked over to Freel/Jobs Sister/Jobs
Descended the Jobs Pk trail back to Horse Meadow and then followed the forest road back to the TRT trailhead.
Pics are here
3x for Freel/JS, 2x for Jobs, 1x for Trimmer
Dennis Poulin - Dec 12, 2009 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
South side routeFollowed Dean's south side route and had fun
RyanCampagna - Dec 10, 2009 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2009
odd directions...freestyled up this thing from some dirt and snow covered road off of 89. killer views up there, wish i brought my snowboard...
soslaw - Oct 26, 2009 11:58 am Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2009
Horse MeadowNot as bad a slog from the south as I had envisioned. Approach from Horse Meadow made for an efficeint of trifecta of Freel, Job's Sister and Job.
SageHawk - Oct 22, 2009 3:14 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2009
Triple PlayBagged Freel, Jobs Sister and Jobs Peak in a single hike starting from the Jobs peak trail head. A recent snow had left approx 6 inches of snow which remained on north facing slopes. Beautiful views of Tahoe!
SFMountaineer - Sep 8, 2009 10:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
Climbed via trout creekUse trail is actually mostly very clear, with only a few muddy/overgrown sections. But a nice and "straight up" no nonsense route that takes you to a truly A+ view.
SpiceMan - Aug 19, 2009 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2009
FunIT was fun
Ambret - Aug 10, 2009 1:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
FreelNice hike up via Armstrong Pass, though haze dulled the views of Tahoe. Then proceeded to Job's Peak, before returning via Freel.
WML - Jul 30, 2009 2:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2009
winter soloGPS went out in the valley between Freel, Jobs Peak, and Jobs Sister. Wound up half-climbing Jobs Peak and then having to trek out after dark.
McCannster - Jul 26, 2009 11:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2009
FreelWith Ben, biked part way up TRT, then hiked the rest of the way. Great views, great weather. Went on to Job's Sis. A good birthday hike.
fedak - Jul 3, 2009 11:22 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2009
From Jobs/Horse Meadow2x, Went back up to do Jobs and decided to tag Jobs Sister/Freel while I was up there. Couple thunderstorms rolled through Luther Pass during the trip. Returned via a sand ski down the back slope of Freel.
Pics here.
fedak - Jun 28, 2009 12:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
TRT from Armstrong/FR51Clear beautiful summer day to spend at the sandy beach at 10k ft.
With Jobs Sister.
Pics are here
Noondueler - Feb 3, 2009 2:26 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 1995
Big rock sandy Mtn. !Slogged up surfed down!
selinunte01 - Jan 29, 2009 11:41 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2000
Highest Point of Tahoe AreaWe hiked Freel Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail and back the nice shortcut from the saddle. Had to do some more miles because the road was blocked so we had to leave the car near Meyers.
There was a strange guy at the summit showing off with his revolver - we survived !
wmolland - Dec 4, 2008 5:40 pm Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2008
Trout CreekGood climb with only a little snow up to the saddle. A fun snow climb up the ridge to the windy and bitterly cold summit.
emilie - Oct 13, 2008 10:23 am Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008
Horse Meadow to Armstrong PassDave's approach and route description of Horse Meadow to Armstrong Pass were perfect. It was a great winter hike with several inches of snow the entire way and high winds on the last mile to the summit. Very happy Rd 51 was still open and driveable to access this side of the mountain.
cjrandall - Sep 2, 2008 12:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
Up Trout Creek, Down Armstrong PassFollowed Gary Suttle's directions on the way in, and thought I was going up the Armstrong Pass route, figured out about an hour of the way in I was actually on the steep and sandy Trout Creek use trail. This route definitely IS evil! Steep, sandy, and very brushy lower down, I lost the trail two or three times. Was very happy to reach the TRT/Freel Peak trail junction at the 9680ft saddle, a mountain biker was lolling around and was surprised to see me come up.
With the temps in the low-to-mid 90s down at lake level, I was surprised how breezy it was up higher. Put my windbreaker on for the final steep climb to the summit, winds were probably 25-30mph.
Not a cloud in the sky, absolutely gorgeous views in all directions. A bit hazy in the Central Valley blocking views to the coast range, was able to see dozens of peaks.
Instead of fighting the brush on the way down Trout Creek, decided to descend the TRT to Armstrong Pass, and then take the mountain bike trail back to Oneidas Street. This part of the trail has completely changed since Gary Suttle wrote his guidebook.
I definitely recommend coming in from the south up and over Armstrong Pass if you're planning on hiking the whole way. The mountain bike trail to Oneidas meanders a lot, and the bike traffic is a hassle.
jboldt1971 - Aug 21, 2008 1:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1993
Years AgoClilmbed this years ago with a great group of friends. Need to get up there again. I remember lots of sand!
Tracy - Jun 22, 2008 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
Loop hikeI hiked from Forest Service Road 051 up to Armstrong pass and then bushwacked up the south ridge to the peak. On the way down I hiked east to the nearest saddle, bushwacked south down to Horse Meadow and then walked the road back to my vehicle. 2:45 hrs. up and 1:00 hr. down.