Route Climbed: Didn't find the right route Date Climbed: August 2002
Wish we had summitpost.org back then, maybe we could have found this state high point. We drove around for 3 hours on bad roads up there and hiked around with some instructions that some people in town gave us, but no dice. I guess we'll have to go back.
I made the mistake of doing this one with lots of snow still on the ground and me driving a Plymouth Reliant. Obviously, I didn't get all the way to the trailhead parking lot, so I hoofed it in my moonboots uphill through pretty deep snow. The summit is very peaceful as it is surrounded by trees (no view). The UP is an interesting place. The woods are tremendous, and Lake Superior is always awesome. There is a sense of sad isolation in this part of the country, though. I wonder about its economy.
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: June 25, 1992
A peaceful summit. Plenty of quiet woods. We were alone until a reporter and photographer showed up from the L'Anse newspaper to do a story on the highpoint. They had heard that a few people were stopping by to visit. I'm sure there are many more these days. I never saw the newpaper article, so I don't know if it was flattering or if we were portrayed as kooks. Before we left we met a forester in charge of management for the area. While chatting with him, we saw a pine marten racing around in the woods near us.
Seth Maciejowski - Oct 18, 2005 4:08 pm
Route Climbed: Didn't find the right route Date Climbed: August 2002Wish we had summitpost.org back then, maybe we could have found this state high point. We drove around for 3 hours on bad roads up there and hiked around with some instructions that some people in town gave us, but no dice. I guess we'll have to go back.
Steve Gruhn - Aug 10, 2005 8:05 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: August 5, 2005Easy stroll. Saw frogs and a deer.
Alpinist - Jul 25, 2005 12:29 am
Date Climbed: July 23, 2005My 10th state highpoint. We had the place all to ourselves with nice weather to boot.
Ilafan - Apr 3, 2005 5:49 pm
Date Climbed: March 2000I made the mistake of doing this one with lots of snow still on the ground and me driving a Plymouth Reliant. Obviously, I didn't get all the way to the trailhead parking lot, so I hoofed it in my moonboots uphill through pretty deep snow. The summit is very peaceful as it is surrounded by trees (no view). The UP is an interesting place. The woods are tremendous, and Lake Superior is always awesome. There is a sense of sad isolation in this part of the country, though. I wonder about its economy.
PikesPeak14110 - Mar 2, 2005 8:32 pm
Route Climbed: Main Route Date Climbed: July 28, 2004Very rainy, still summited with my dad. this is my latest highpoint, 5 down 45 to go!
chilkoot - Feb 16, 2005 12:50 am
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: June 25, 1992A peaceful summit. Plenty of quiet woods. We were alone until a reporter and photographer showed up from the L'Anse newspaper to do a story on the highpoint. They had heard that a few people were stopping by to visit. I'm sure there are many more these days. I never saw the newpaper article, so I don't know if it was flattering or if we were portrayed as kooks. Before we left we met a forester in charge of management for the area. While chatting with him, we saw a pine marten racing around in the woods near us.
granddeity - Feb 12, 2004 4:22 am
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: July 4, 2003Parked 5 miles below summit. Saw moose tracks. Lots and lots of biting insects.