wmolland - Oct 4, 2018 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2018
From Pine Creek
Going over Italy Pass twice in a day was less than ideal. And the "jumble" of rocks around Jumble Lake and the eastern shore of Lake Italy were also not the most enjoyable. Stellar views from the summit though and a pretty easy cruise from the lake.
Deb - Aug 22, 2018 12:10 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2018
SW Ridge
Another long day from Mosquito Flats. Opted for SW ridge and enjoyed it very much. Really cool summit massif and terrific views. Descended SE face staying on rocks and that was fun too. Saw 6 Bighorn sheep near Cox Col on my way out.
cab - Aug 10, 2015 2:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
From Pine Creek
Went the long way over Italy Pass, but it was a great hike. Camped at Lake Italy afterwards, then climbed Hilgard the next day and walked out.
Darren9 - Jul 10, 2014 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2014
North Couloir
There is little traffic on this route and no route description on Summitpost. Sierra Mountaineering Club climbing it because we've been looking at it for so long and wondered what it is like. Its a long way in but this couloir is fun. It's not steep and protects well in the rock on each side. The finish is underneath a massive rock "bridge" that forms a tunnel.
bechtt - Jun 30, 2014 12:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2014
Scrambled up from below Gabbott Pass, on final day of 7-day backpack. The upper portion was trickier than expected. Went down the SE slope. Trip report.
mrchad9 - Aug 20, 2013 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2013
Southeast Face
Was expecting a slog but turned out to be great class 3 climbing on the ribs on the SE face after traversing over from Mount Hilgard. Excellent view encompassing much of the central Sierra capping off a superb night at Lake Itay.
LincolnB - Dec 6, 2011 9:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1986
1986
Climbed with brother Jon
labgloves - Jul 10, 2011 11:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2011
From Gabbot Pass
Lots of snow on route. Found some exposed scrabbling on the ridge up high. Returned via a different route.
(Day 3 of a 9 day trip)
calmeritage - Oct 1, 2009 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2009
Route Climbed: Southern Couloir
I bagged Mt. Gabb while doing a loop from Mosquito Flats. The route that I took up to the peak was a bit of an unconventional one and I would not recommend it as it was quite a lot of talus on my path. Descended on the southwestern ridge. In retrospect, it would have been the easiest and safest way to ascend. Incredible views from up top, simply amazing.
FYI I was not able to locate the summit register. If anyone is planning a trip back, please take up an old ammo can and a notepad. I figure I'll take one up if I get around to another trip up that way.
Bagged the peak during a loop through the Second Recess.
Pantilat - Jun 20, 2007 2:36 am Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
South gullies
Climbed after Bear Creek Spire
bcd - Mar 21, 2007 4:36 am Date Climbed: May 5, 2006
gabb
up the east face
Matthew Holliman - Dec 1, 2006 3:47 am Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2006
SE Face
Tough dayhike from the Mosquito Flat TH--continuous snow cover for much of the way. The valley around Lake Italy looked like it was still in full-on winter mode, and Gabb was a snow climb (45-50 degrees in places) until some class 3 boulders near the top.
Snow was icy in the morning (kind of tedious on the descent from Cox Col to the base of Gabb), and sloppy in the afternoon--very tiring.
This was a bit of a grudge peak for me since the first time I tried for it, I aborted with a knee strain, and the second time (when I climbed Hilgard), bad weather interrupted my plans.
Spectacular views, but the historic 1934 register was missing. :-(
lakenyon - Nov 22, 2006 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
South Slope/SW Ridge
Climbed with the PCS. The historic register was gone.
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: August 5, 2005
Started out with the 2005 Sierra Challenge, but diverged to grab Gabb instead of Hilgard. Climbed with Matt - long day, but very enjoyable. Perfect timing with weather - as soon as we reached the summit, drifts of snowflakes greeted us and the looming thunderclouds definitely pushed us off from the summit sooner than I had wanted to.
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: 5 August 2005
This was an aborted attempt on a day hike to Hilgard as part of Sierra Challenge 2005. Gabb in a day is still a good shot! ~19 miles and 6,800 ft of gain.
Romain - Sep 18, 2023 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2023
South SlopeTrip report
Romain - May 18, 2021 1:48 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2021
From Cox Col, on skisFailed ascent. Trip report
wmolland - Oct 4, 2018 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2018
From Pine CreekGoing over Italy Pass twice in a day was less than ideal. And the "jumble" of rocks around Jumble Lake and the eastern shore of Lake Italy were also not the most enjoyable. Stellar views from the summit though and a pretty easy cruise from the lake.
Deb - Aug 22, 2018 12:10 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2018
SW RidgeAnother long day from Mosquito Flats. Opted for SW ridge and enjoyed it very much. Really cool summit massif and terrific views. Descended SE face staying on rocks and that was fun too. Saw 6 Bighorn sheep near Cox Col on my way out.
cab - Aug 10, 2015 2:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
From Pine CreekWent the long way over Italy Pass, but it was a great hike. Camped at Lake Italy afterwards, then climbed Hilgard the next day and walked out.
Darren9 - Jul 10, 2014 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2014
North CouloirThere is little traffic on this route and no route description on Summitpost. Sierra Mountaineering Club climbing it because we've been looking at it for so long and wondered what it is like. Its a long way in but this couloir is fun. It's not steep and protects well in the rock on each side. The finish is underneath a massive rock "bridge" that forms a tunnel.
bechtt - Jun 30, 2014 12:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2014
SE FaceFrom Lake Italy. Laura's birthday weekend. Pictures and story
seano - Sep 13, 2013 4:26 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2013
NE ridge/faceScrambled up from below Gabbott Pass, on final day of 7-day backpack. The upper portion was trickier than expected. Went down the SE slope. Trip report.
mrchad9 - Aug 20, 2013 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2013
Southeast FaceWas expecting a slog but turned out to be great class 3 climbing on the ribs on the SE face after traversing over from Mount Hilgard. Excellent view encompassing much of the central Sierra capping off a superb night at Lake Itay.
LincolnB - Dec 6, 2011 9:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1986
1986Climbed with brother Jon
labgloves - Jul 10, 2011 11:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2011
From Gabbot PassLots of snow on route. Found some exposed scrabbling on the ridge up high. Returned via a different route.
(Day 3 of a 9 day trip)
calmeritage - Oct 1, 2009 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2009
Route Climbed: Southern CouloirI bagged Mt. Gabb while doing a loop from Mosquito Flats. The route that I took up to the peak was a bit of an unconventional one and I would not recommend it as it was quite a lot of talus on my path. Descended on the southwestern ridge. In retrospect, it would have been the easiest and safest way to ascend. Incredible views from up top, simply amazing.
FYI I was not able to locate the summit register. If anyone is planning a trip back, please take up an old ammo can and a notepad. I figure I'll take one up if I get around to another trip up that way.
Sierra Ledge Rat - Jul 18, 2008 12:16 am
1993: SE Face via Mono RecessesBagged the peak during a loop through the Second Recess.
Pantilat - Jun 20, 2007 2:36 am Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
South gulliesClimbed after Bear Creek Spire
bcd - Mar 21, 2007 4:36 am Date Climbed: May 5, 2006
gabbup the east face
Matthew Holliman - Dec 1, 2006 3:47 am Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2006
SE FaceTough dayhike from the Mosquito Flat TH--continuous snow cover for much of the way. The valley around Lake Italy looked like it was still in full-on winter mode, and Gabb was a snow climb (45-50 degrees in places) until some class 3 boulders near the top.
Snow was icy in the morning (kind of tedious on the descent from Cox Col to the base of Gabb), and sloppy in the afternoon--very tiring.
This was a bit of a grudge peak for me since the first time I tried for it, I aborted with a knee strain, and the second time (when I climbed Hilgard), bad weather interrupted my plans.
Spectacular views, but the historic 1934 register was missing. :-(
lakenyon - Nov 22, 2006 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
South Slope/SW RidgeClimbed with the PCS. The historic register was gone.
Desert Solitaire - Sep 5, 2005 4:06 pm
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: August 5, 2005Started out with the 2005 Sierra Challenge, but diverged to grab Gabb instead of Hilgard. Climbed with Matt - long day, but very enjoyable. Perfect timing with weather - as soon as we reached the summit, drifts of snowflakes greeted us and the looming thunderclouds definitely pushed us off from the summit sooner than I had wanted to.
Matt Worster - Aug 12, 2005 4:44 pm
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: 5 August 2005This was an aborted attempt on a day hike to Hilgard as part of Sierra Challenge 2005. Gabb in a day is still a good shot! ~19 miles and 6,800 ft of gain.
DeRanger - Jun 21, 2005 12:22 pm
Route Climbed: SE Face Date Climbed: 1983Fun climb solo from vacinity of Gabbot Pass