Granite Peak (Gerlach, NV) Climber's Log
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| McCannster | Leg Burner  Date Climbed: May 26, 2009 | |
| I had never gained so much elevation in such a short distance. The slope was relentlessly steep, but I had a blast on this peak. I had wanted to climb it since I first spotted it in 2000. Good weather, somewhat hazy views, and great fun. Took about 5 hours round trip. | |
| Posted May 30, 2009 12:51 am | ||
| A Bit | SW ridge Date Climbed: May 10, 2009 | |
| No wind on this early morning climb. The sky was hazy so I didn't spot Mt. Shasta, but did see as far as Lassen Peak & Mount Rose. | |
| Posted May 10, 2009 6:11 pm | ||
| Adamus | SW Ridge Date Climbed: Apr 26, 2009 | |
| A nice climb. There was very little wind, but the sky was really hazy. | ||
| Posted Apr 26, 2009 11:02 pm | ||
| Jonodo | SW Ridge Route Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2007 | |
| Climbed solo on a dayhike out of Sacramento (really long drive!). The day was very clear and cold. My car said it was 3 degrees in Gerlach but about 19 at the trailhead. The dirt roads leading to the trailhead were all still in good shape. There was one portion where a low profile car may hit bottom but it should be passable. There was just enough snow on the upper slopes to be very annoying. I could make out Shasta, Lassen, King Lear and dozens of other peaks nearby. Maybe it was the time of year I was on the peak, but I only saw three animals all day, birds included. It was so quiet and still that I was a little creeped out. The feeling of solitude was intense. Most of the time the only thing I could hear was my heart pounding from the steepness of the ascent. I was able to bypass most of the class 3 climbing by staying left on the ascent. I'm just not comfortable on class 3 when soloing in the middle of nowhere. Stan Wilkinson's register entry got me thinking of how easy it can be to get hurt. This far out, a busted foot could really be a problem... The register is still on the west summit and has plenty of space. Overall a really fun peak with awesome views. | |
| Posted Jan 20, 2007 9:15 pm | ||
| ScottyS | Route Climbed: SW side west of the cliffs Date Climbed: 21 May 2005 | |
| Climbed on a perfect (if a little warm) day with Stan Wilkinson. Only snow left on the plateau and north slopes higher up. The radio tower site is not the true summit (unless you climb the tower), look for the register at the true peak. Water running in every gully made plenty of noise on the ascent. One deceased Bighorn Sheep was encountered. Could see Shasta, Lassen, and Job's/Freel from the summit! Lots of water in the Black Rock playa as well. | |
| Posted May 26, 2005 2:15 pm | ||
| Matthew Holliman | Route Climbed: Southwest Side Date Climbed: April 10, 2005 | |
| Very nice hike/scramble, with some cool slabs part way up the ridge, and excellent views the whole way. Climbed Tule Peak in the afternoon, a thoroughly enjoyable day. | |
| Posted May 16, 2005 10:41 pm | ||
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