Followed Pete Creek up towards the South Ridge for a great day of climbing. Snow line started at around 10,000 feet, but was relatively well packed all the way to the summit, only about knee deep in some sections along the summit ridge. Got very lucky with a weather window, and only had to worry about the wind. Overall a good climb, snow made it much more interesting, as it is a relatively straightforward assent. I can definitely say that I am happy to be out of Pete creek, that last stretch down is killer on the knees.
7th- 12er. The roads into the TH on this peak are the worst that I have ever seen. Massive washouts, and two huge drainage crossings are not for the faint of heart. I met two other parties on the mountain, one party drove a Jeep, and the other used a 4wheeler to access the trail. The climb to the top was almost entirely on scree, with no really cool features. You do pass a waterfall, but in September it was more of a weeping rock. Maybe it actually flows in the early summer?? I think this would actually be a pretty cool winter climb, but I really have no interest otherwise in doing this one again.
rennerkj - Aug 17, 2020 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2020
5th 12er
From Pete Cr, a long rock slog up to the high saddle then a steep climb to the main ridge. Once on the ridge it was a nice ridge walk to the peak!
Scrambling Man - Aug 27, 2019 6:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2019
Windy but Fun
Pretty straightforward hike. More of walk up than any scrambling. Came in from Pete Creek.
IdahoDaisy - Aug 13, 2019 2:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2019
Beautiful Breitenbach
My favorite 12er so far- #5/9. Saw sheep! I am glad we climbed this later in the summer when the creek was dry. I didn't think the bush whacking was bad at all. :) Definitely wear pants for this one if you don't like stinging nettle.
calebEOC - Jun 26, 2017 10:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2017
Pete Creek
A nice ascent as there was still snow going up the gully, and incredible clear cloudless skies upon reaching summit. The hard packed talus, and the hike out the creek bottom make the return trip a bit of a slog. Nine years after climbing Hyndman I've got 5 of these 12'ers done now! Should be completing this list in my 50's!
Tried it back in April but it was snowing and visibility was only 100' and we kept drifting south by the time we hit the first ridge so we headed down. It was quick on rock but the snow was definitely easier to walk up.
elcy79.gp - Aug 25, 2016 1:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2016
Slogged up the snow
Jon and I left from Pete Creek TH around 4am since we knew it was going to get into the 40's. By the time we got to the snow level it was already starting to get soft. We post-holed most of the way up to the false summit. Once on the ridge we made good time. One spot was a little tricky with lots of exposure on both sides but we made it. Glassading down was fun.
This made #8 for Jon and I.
live4hills - Sep 1, 2015 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2015
Breitenbach re-visited
Climbed Borah last week so still semi stiff, but after being turned around last August by a 2 foot snow dumping I couldn't pass up the opportunity. This is a long slog up a lot of talus and shale. I'll be happy to never see Pete Creek again. Heard a lot of coyotes through the night. Perfect weather, and amazing views! 45 mph wind a little scary on way back over ridge. 3/9 of the 12ers.
LazyJSkwires - Nov 9, 2014 1:01 am Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2014
Sheep!
A small amount of snow to contend with, not enough to warrant any snow gear. In fact I wore shorts, but I layered up above the waist. Counted 10 bighorn sheep on the way down, heard some others knocking heads. Quite the racket!
jafriesen - May 5, 2014 7:55 pm Date Climbed: May 4, 2014
So close
Josh, Jonathan and I made the summit attempt on a very warm day. We got to the main false summit before turning back due to time, high winds, and low water. Postholing to the knee every step, and the upper thigh every fifth step made for a LONG ascent up the snowfield. Fortunately Josh and his hydraulic legs were there to blaze the trail for us! We'll be back to settle the score soon! Pete Creek isn't too bad in early spring.
Pete creek is... Interesting. Its a bit of a head scratcher going up and total misery on the way down. One slope of bad scree but other then that its good rock. Views from the top were amazing. No goats...
Mlasky - Aug 13, 2011 1:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2001
2nd Attempt a charm
Second attempt at Breitenbach. First attempt landed me in a different valley and a summit, and first route ascent, of No Regret Peak. Admittedly we weren't good about taking maps with us all the time.
Scarp172 - Jan 4, 2011 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Pete Creek Drainage
The approach felt like it went on forever on the way out and the false summits the same way. Overall a nice day. The climb was easier for us than we expected it to be.
SawtoothSean - Dec 18, 2010 1:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Rugged
From Pete Creek- many waterfalls around this time of year
somiaj - Sep 28, 2009 3:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
Route: South East Face
Camped at the East Fork of the upper Pahsimeroi. Followed the trail up the East Fork that goes right in front of the awesome North Face. Followed the trail up and over the saddle to Dry Creek. From there looped around the base mountain and wet up the East -> South East Face and then followed the east ridge to the summit.
Left a prayer flag I found blown off the top Bald Mountain earlier that year.
This was a really cool climb. I did it with Mike and Zach. Almost entirely on scree. Interestingly though the scree was pretty solid for the most part. The worst part by far was the bushwhack through Pete Creek, particularly on the descent. The creek bed is rough and the brush is nasty in some spots. There were a lot of fascinating rocks and fossils and some cool waterfalls too. Bring mosquito repellent! Definitely not a class 3 as rated in Tom Lopez's book. Maybe a 2+ in some spots. This is my 3rd 12er.
Climbe this with Matt and Zack. definatly a class 2 scramble with a long and solid tallus field. the flase summits seem to go on forever as well but the views are great.
It was a beautiful day in the Lost River Range neighborhood. Chatted up a couple of guys who had done Lost River Peak as we teamed up on the drive out to work the gates.
Memo to Margaret Fuller - that is not serious bush whacking.
Bush whacking scale 1-10. Barely a 1. Come on! Ever been to GNP?
Wow! My first sarcastic Climber's Log comment. I promise not to do it again.
coltonfay - Sep 25, 2023 8:02 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2023
Nice day for a summit.Followed Pete Creek up towards the South Ridge for a great day of climbing. Snow line started at around 10,000 feet, but was relatively well packed all the way to the summit, only about knee deep in some sections along the summit ridge. Got very lucky with a weather window, and only had to worry about the wind. Overall a good climb, snow made it much more interesting, as it is a relatively straightforward assent. I can definitely say that I am happy to be out of Pete creek, that last stretch down is killer on the knees.
1/9 12ers.
dawnclymb - Sep 16, 2023 3:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2023
One and done!7th- 12er. The roads into the TH on this peak are the worst that I have ever seen. Massive washouts, and two huge drainage crossings are not for the faint of heart. I met two other parties on the mountain, one party drove a Jeep, and the other used a 4wheeler to access the trail. The climb to the top was almost entirely on scree, with no really cool features. You do pass a waterfall, but in September it was more of a weeping rock. Maybe it actually flows in the early summer?? I think this would actually be a pretty cool winter climb, but I really have no interest otherwise in doing this one again.
rennerkj - Aug 17, 2020 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2020
5th 12erFrom Pete Cr, a long rock slog up to the high saddle then a steep climb to the main ridge. Once on the ridge it was a nice ridge walk to the peak!
Scrambling Man - Aug 27, 2019 6:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2019
Windy but FunPretty straightforward hike. More of walk up than any scrambling. Came in from Pete Creek.
IdahoDaisy - Aug 13, 2019 2:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2019
Beautiful BreitenbachMy favorite 12er so far- #5/9. Saw sheep! I am glad we climbed this later in the summer when the creek was dry. I didn't think the bush whacking was bad at all. :) Definitely wear pants for this one if you don't like stinging nettle.
calebEOC - Jun 26, 2017 10:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2017
Pete CreekA nice ascent as there was still snow going up the gully, and incredible clear cloudless skies upon reaching summit. The hard packed talus, and the hike out the creek bottom make the return trip a bit of a slog. Nine years after climbing Hyndman I've got 5 of these 12'ers done now! Should be completing this list in my 50's!
merrill - Sep 9, 2016 6:33 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2016
South RidgeTried it back in April but it was snowing and visibility was only 100' and we kept drifting south by the time we hit the first ridge so we headed down. It was quick on rock but the snow was definitely easier to walk up.
elcy79.gp - Aug 25, 2016 1:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2016
Slogged up the snowJon and I left from Pete Creek TH around 4am since we knew it was going to get into the 40's. By the time we got to the snow level it was already starting to get soft. We post-holed most of the way up to the false summit. Once on the ridge we made good time. One spot was a little tricky with lots of exposure on both sides but we made it. Glassading down was fun.
This made #8 for Jon and I.
live4hills - Sep 1, 2015 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2015
Breitenbach re-visitedClimbed Borah last week so still semi stiff, but after being turned around last August by a 2 foot snow dumping I couldn't pass up the opportunity. This is a long slog up a lot of talus and shale. I'll be happy to never see Pete Creek again. Heard a lot of coyotes through the night. Perfect weather, and amazing views! 45 mph wind a little scary on way back over ridge. 3/9 of the 12ers.
LazyJSkwires - Nov 9, 2014 1:01 am Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2014
Sheep!A small amount of snow to contend with, not enough to warrant any snow gear. In fact I wore shorts, but I layered up above the waist. Counted 10 bighorn sheep on the way down, heard some others knocking heads. Quite the racket!
jafriesen - May 5, 2014 7:55 pm Date Climbed: May 4, 2014
So closeJosh, Jonathan and I made the summit attempt on a very warm day. We got to the main false summit before turning back due to time, high winds, and low water. Postholing to the knee every step, and the upper thigh every fifth step made for a LONG ascent up the snowfield. Fortunately Josh and his hydraulic legs were there to blaze the trail for us! We'll be back to settle the score soon! Pete Creek isn't too bad in early spring.
DrGranola - Jul 20, 2013 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2013
Not a Cloud In The SkyPete creek is... Interesting. Its a bit of a head scratcher going up and total misery on the way down. One slope of bad scree but other then that its good rock. Views from the top were amazing. No goats...
Mlasky - Aug 13, 2011 1:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2001
2nd Attempt a charmSecond attempt at Breitenbach. First attempt landed me in a different valley and a summit, and first route ascent, of No Regret Peak. Admittedly we weren't good about taking maps with us all the time.
Scarp172 - Jan 4, 2011 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Pete Creek DrainageThe approach felt like it went on forever on the way out and the false summits the same way. Overall a nice day. The climb was easier for us than we expected it to be.
SawtoothSean - Dec 18, 2010 1:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
RuggedFrom Pete Creek- many waterfalls around this time of year
somiaj - Sep 28, 2009 3:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
Route: South East FaceCamped at the East Fork of the upper Pahsimeroi. Followed the trail up the East Fork that goes right in front of the awesome North Face. Followed the trail up and over the saddle to Dry Creek. From there looped around the base mountain and wet up the East -> South East Face and then followed the east ridge to the summit.
Left a prayer flag I found blown off the top Bald Mountain earlier that year.
mtybumpo - Jul 19, 2009 6:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2009
Nothing but Scree!This was a really cool climb. I did it with Mike and Zach. Almost entirely on scree. Interestingly though the scree was pretty solid for the most part. The worst part by far was the bushwhack through Pete Creek, particularly on the descent. The creek bed is rough and the brush is nasty in some spots. There were a lot of fascinating rocks and fossils and some cool waterfalls too. Bring mosquito repellent! Definitely not a class 3 as rated in Tom Lopez's book. Maybe a 2+ in some spots. This is my 3rd 12er.
mfox79 - Jul 19, 2009 1:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2009
Never ending scree fieldClimbe this with Matt and Zack. definatly a class 2 scramble with a long and solid tallus field. the flase summits seem to go on forever as well but the views are great.
montanaboy - Jul 27, 2008 11:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2008
Pete CreekIt was a beautiful day in the Lost River Range neighborhood. Chatted up a couple of guys who had done Lost River Peak as we teamed up on the drive out to work the gates.
Memo to Margaret Fuller - that is not serious bush whacking.
Bush whacking scale 1-10. Barely a 1. Come on! Ever been to GNP?
Wow! My first sarcastic Climber's Log comment. I promise not to do it again.
nbasford - Dec 31, 2007 1:19 am
Good mountainLST traverse, stay off towers