Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 22, 2004
We started at 5am from the Sawmill campground, hoping to climb the West ridge. After hauling all our climbing gear to the East ridge, we realized that the weather that seemed so nice and peaceful in the morning is turning ugly. After deciding against the West ridge in such conditions, we tagged the summit as a consolation prize. This is the 2nd time this route defeats me... 3rd time is the charm!?
Route Climbed: Glacier Route Date Climbed: June 14, 2004
Great trip to ski the Conness Glacier. Left from 120 (road was still closed) with full packs, dropped them at Greenstone and continued up glacier to summit. Camped at Greenstone and skied North Peak the next day. Click on thumb for trip report:
Route Climbed: Saddleback Lake to the south ridge and north to the summit Date Climbed: Circa 1988 and 1990 summer
From Saddlebag Lake, I followed the creek drainage past the Carnegie Research station and ascended the south ridge from the east about two miles south of the peak. There, I caught the trail to the peak. Great views of the Yosemite area. I followed the same route both ascents.
Afternoon start provided nice alpenglow descent. I was surely "shot down" by a fighter jet giving thumbs up sign then banking towards Cathedral Peak. Great day....
Route Climbed: South Slope from the East Date Climbed: 1-Aug-2004
Somewhere I got the idea that there was a class 3 route to the right of the glacier. Nope. Got stopped out near the top of the glacier. Went back the next day and did the easy class 2 route up the south slope.
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: August 7, 2004
We got off route at the begining and had to climb the cliffs to gain the ridge - this cost us maybe 2-3 hours of time. Got to the summit at 8pm - great climbing all along and the views are awesome! Descended via East Ridge and Alpine Lake - we got a little lost in the dark... back at car at 3am...
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2004
Climbed this route with Bob Burd and his group on day one of the 2004 Sierra Challenge. We started with the Northwest Ridge of North Peak and linked it up with this route. Climbed without ropes except for the rappels off the second tower. Descent via the East Ridge.
Route Climbed: West Ridge (sort of) Date Climbed: July 24, 2004
Started off on the wrong ridge--just north of the West Ridge. The first 5 pitches of this variation were, nonetheless, high quality moderate climbing. We ended up doing a bit of downclinbing and a rap to get on the actual route. We finished on the actual West Ridge, which is simply spectacular. This was my 5th time on the summit.
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: June 27, 2004
My original objective was just to climb the West Ridge of Mt. Conness. I talked myself into making a rather long day out of it. I began at Saddlebag Lake and walked around North Peak and up to North Peak's Northwest Ridge. The climb up North Peak was pleasant, but the 5.3 rating is a joke. It's just a walkup with a few third class moves for interest.
From North Peak, I headed over to Mt. Conness and climbed the North Ridge, which I had climbed several times before. Next, I downclimbed the West Face of Mt. Conness, mostly on third class rock just north of the West Ridge. I accidentally downclimbed about 200 feet too far and had to climb back up to the start of the route.
Both prongs of the West Ridge looked inviting, but the left one looked easier than 5.6. I started up the right prong and found excellent 5.6 climbing. Several times, I encountered moves I didn't want to solo, so I backed down a ways and found something more to my liking. I stayed on the crest of the ridge as much as I could and reached the summit 55 minutes after starting up. This climb definitely deserves Croft's "Awesome ***" rating!
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: June 10, 2004
A very enjoyable climb with Matthew on a near-perfect day. As the Saddlebag entrance wasn't open, we did a dayhike out of Tuolumne Meadows. Trip Report
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: August 11, 2003
What an awesome climb! The approach is magnificent through alpine meadows and past alpine lakes. After working your way up several tiers of alpine, you arrive at a beautiful view of Mt. Conness. Even the steep scree field to the base of the North Ridge seemed relatively easy going with such beautiful surroundings. We did the first three to four pitches unroped and in hiking boots--quite easy, just lots of exposure. Enjoyed the climb and the manditory raps midway through. With the exception of one other party quite a ways ahead of us, we had the entire mountain--including summit--to ourselves. One of our most favorite climbs to date!!
songhiker - Sep 7, 2004 5:02 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2004Some of the most amazing climbing I've done in the SIerras, esp. combined with North Peak... Day 1 of the Sierra Challenge.. :)
Misha - Aug 24, 2004 7:41 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 22, 2004We started at 5am from the Sawmill campground, hoping to climb the West ridge. After hauling all our climbing gear to the East ridge, we realized that the weather that seemed so nice and peaceful in the morning is turning ugly. After deciding against the West ridge in such conditions, we tagged the summit as a consolation prize. This is the 2nd time this route defeats me... 3rd time is the charm!?
steeleman - Aug 18, 2004 12:50 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2004Day One of the Sierra Challenge. Traverse from North Peak. Perfect Weather; Great Day! Click on thumb for trip report:
steeleman - Aug 18, 2004 12:47 pm
Route Climbed: Glacier Route Date Climbed: June 14, 2004Great trip to ski the Conness Glacier. Left from 120 (road was still closed) with full packs, dropped them at Greenstone and continued up glacier to summit. Camped at Greenstone and skied North Peak the next day. Click on thumb for trip report:
tahoeberne - Aug 13, 2004 8:26 pm
Route Climbed: Saddleback Lake to the south ridge and north to the summit Date Climbed: Circa 1988 and 1990 summerFrom Saddlebag Lake, I followed the creek drainage past the Carnegie Research station and ascended the south ridge from the east about two miles south of the peak. There, I caught the trail to the peak. Great views of the Yosemite area. I followed the same route both ascents.
josephgdawson - Aug 13, 2004 2:48 am
Route Climbed: South Slope from the East Date Climbed: July 13, 2004"Bag it, tag it, sell it to the butcher in the store."
PellucidWombat - Aug 10, 2004 4:17 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2004The second peak of the day for the first day of the Sierra Challenge. The solo climbing was fun and very solid.
Shaase - Aug 10, 2004 2:45 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: 8/3/2004Afternoon start provided nice alpenglow descent. I was surely "shot down" by a fighter jet giving thumbs up sign then banking towards Cathedral Peak. Great day....
fedak - Aug 10, 2004 11:41 am
Route Climbed: South Slope from the East Date Climbed: 1-Aug-2004Somewhere I got the idea that there was a class 3 route to the right of the glacier. Nope. Got stopped out near the top of the glacier. Went back the next day and did the easy class 2 route up the south slope.
Pics are here
kovarpa - Aug 9, 2004 11:44 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: August 7, 2004We got off route at the begining and had to climb the cliffs to gain the ridge - this cost us maybe 2-3 hours of time. Got to the summit at 8pm - great climbing all along and the views are awesome! Descended via East Ridge and Alpine Lake - we got a little lost in the dark... back at car at 3am...
Sam Mills - Aug 5, 2004 1:34 am
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2004Climbed this route with Bob Burd and his group on day one of the 2004 Sierra Challenge. We started with the Northwest Ridge of North Peak and linked it up with this route. Climbed without ropes except for the rappels off the second tower. Descent via the East Ridge.
Dave K - Jul 25, 2004 11:53 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: June 19, 2004Second time on this fun route. Still, for some reason, I haven't been able to finish this route before dark, and this time was no exception.
Dave K - Jul 25, 2004 11:50 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge (sort of) Date Climbed: July 24, 2004Started off on the wrong ridge--just north of the West Ridge. The first 5 pitches of this variation were, nonetheless, high quality moderate climbing. We ended up doing a bit of downclinbing and a rap to get on the actual route. We finished on the actual West Ridge, which is simply spectacular. This was my 5th time on the summit.
bobpickering - Jun 28, 2004 9:59 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: June 27, 2004My original objective was just to climb the West Ridge of Mt. Conness. I talked myself into making a rather long day out of it. I began at Saddlebag Lake and walked around North Peak and up to North Peak's Northwest Ridge. The climb up North Peak was pleasant, but the 5.3 rating is a joke. It's just a walkup with a few third class moves for interest.
From North Peak, I headed over to Mt. Conness and climbed the North Ridge, which I had climbed several times before. Next, I downclimbed the West Face of Mt. Conness, mostly on third class rock just north of the West Ridge. I accidentally downclimbed about 200 feet too far and had to climb back up to the start of the route.
Both prongs of the West Ridge looked inviting, but the left one looked easier than 5.6. I started up the right prong and found excellent 5.6 climbing. Several times, I encountered moves I didn't want to solo, so I backed down a ways and found something more to my liking. I stayed on the crest of the ridge as much as I could and reached the summit 55 minutes after starting up. This climb definitely deserves Croft's "Awesome ***" rating!
keema - Jun 24, 2004 3:08 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Variation Date Climbed: June 23, 2004Finally reached the summit after turning back a couple of years ago. Great day, great adventure, great company. A short trip report.
Bob Burd - Jun 24, 2004 1:00 am
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: June 10, 2004A very enjoyable climb with Matthew on a near-perfect day. As the Saddlebag entrance wasn't open, we did a dayhike out of Tuolumne Meadows. Trip Report
Scott Pierce - Jun 23, 2004 12:44 am
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: June 20 2004Climbed with Dave on Father's Day.
Dave's first alpine climb and only his second rock climb.
This is really a great intro route to alpine rock.
bobpickering - Jun 21, 2004 4:06 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: September 8, 20023:48 from the car via the Couloir of North Peak. I soloed the North Ridge in ice-climbing boots. 5:29 car to car.
M and N Denyer - Mar 30, 2004 1:05 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: August 11, 2003What an awesome climb! The approach is magnificent through alpine meadows and past alpine lakes. After working your way up several tiers of alpine, you arrive at a beautiful view of Mt. Conness. Even the steep scree field to the base of the North Ridge seemed relatively easy going with such beautiful surroundings. We did the first three to four pitches unroped and in hiking boots--quite easy, just lots of exposure. Enjoyed the climb and the manditory raps midway through. With the exception of one other party quite a ways ahead of us, we had the entire mountain--including summit--to ourselves. One of our most favorite climbs to date!!
Sam Mills - Jan 29, 2004 4:42 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: October 2002A solo climb on a great fall day in Northern Yosemite. IMO, one of the best peaks in the area to climb.