LincolnB - Oct 13, 2018 5:20 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2018
From Onion Valley
Paid for a campsite only to sleep in my car overnight. I should have just parked near the trailhead - in spite of the "no camping" sign I doubt anyone would care as long as I didn't pitch a tent
Romain - Jun 13, 2018 10:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2018
West Ridge from Glen Pass
I stayed close to the crest of the ridge, and did not encounter any class 3 moves. There was a bit of scree and lose rock, but avoidable by staying close to the ridge proper. Took about 1.5 hours to reach the summit from Glen Pass, and an hour to return, all at a relatively slow pace. The view from the top in all directions is outstanding and makes the excursion worth it. Trip report
mengbo - May 16, 2016 1:42 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2016
south slope
first day of backpacking trip after setting up the tent.
jdmorehouse - Jun 19, 2015 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2015
Day Hike from Onion Valley
After days of rain, the temperatures turned warm with a vengeance. I took the south south west ridge right to the base of the peak, then headed somewhat left up some easy class 3 rock. I found an easier way off it coming down. Almost uncomfortably warm at 12,890'. The hike back up to Kearsarge Pass was a big ugh, ugh, ugh. Still better than being down in the valley, where it was nearing 100 degrees. Beautiful views from up there and worth the longish hike.
Deb - May 18, 2014 10:11 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2014
Wind Blown!
Ascended south ridge to avoid climbing under cornices. So damn windy on ridge and western side, found refuge in Class 3 chutes and skipping over ridge to climb snow for a bit. A lot more fun than I expected. Descended SE slope by boot glissading down to trail.
MoapaPk - Aug 17, 2013 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2013
from ridge to SSW
The ridge from the SSW is a bit more scrambly, and definitely more solid than the typical slog. The last summit "block" is definitely NOT class 1; as you approach the last summit pinnacle, either cross to the R for a class 2 on very crappy rock, or go around L for either a quick class 3 to the ridge, or class 2+ (a bit farther on), with a backtrack SE up a ramp to the ridge.
LincolnB - Oct 13, 2018 5:20 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2018
From Onion ValleyPaid for a campsite only to sleep in my car overnight. I should have just parked near the trailhead - in spite of the "no camping" sign I doubt anyone would care as long as I didn't pitch a tent
Romain - Jun 13, 2018 10:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2018
West Ridge from Glen PassI stayed close to the crest of the ridge, and did not encounter any class 3 moves. There was a bit of scree and lose rock, but avoidable by staying close to the ridge proper. Took about 1.5 hours to reach the summit from Glen Pass, and an hour to return, all at a relatively slow pace. The view from the top in all directions is outstanding and makes the excursion worth it. Trip report
mengbo - May 16, 2016 1:42 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2016
south slopefirst day of backpacking trip after setting up the tent.
jdmorehouse - Jun 19, 2015 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2015
Day Hike from Onion ValleyAfter days of rain, the temperatures turned warm with a vengeance. I took the south south west ridge right to the base of the peak, then headed somewhat left up some easy class 3 rock. I found an easier way off it coming down. Almost uncomfortably warm at 12,890'. The hike back up to Kearsarge Pass was a big ugh, ugh, ugh. Still better than being down in the valley, where it was nearing 100 degrees. Beautiful views from up there and worth the longish hike.
Deb - May 18, 2014 10:11 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2014
Wind Blown!Ascended south ridge to avoid climbing under cornices. So damn windy on ridge and western side, found refuge in Class 3 chutes and skipping over ridge to climb snow for a bit. A lot more fun than I expected. Descended SE slope by boot glissading down to trail.
MoapaPk - Aug 17, 2013 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2013
from ridge to SSWThe ridge from the SSW is a bit more scrambly, and definitely more solid than the typical slog. The last summit "block" is definitely NOT class 1; as you approach the last summit pinnacle, either cross to the R for a class 2 on very crappy rock, or go around L for either a quick class 3 to the ridge, or class 2+ (a bit farther on), with a backtrack SE up a ramp to the ridge.
jdmorehouse - Jun 19, 2015 2:46 pm
Re: from ridge to SSWThat's exactly how I did it, HWS. The ridge was surely far superior than coming up the steep, sandy slopes I know others have taken.
soslaw - Oct 20, 2012 7:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2012
Traverse from GouldNice views otherwise pretty boring. Good to tick this off the SPS list.
Bob Burd - Aug 8, 2011 5:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2004
From GouldDay 8 of the Sierra Challenge, a bonus peak along with Gould after ascending Dragon Peak. Trip Report
thexcat - Jul 29, 2011 1:27 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
South SlopeFrom Onion Valley, with Tang. Dayhiked Rixford's south slope before traversing to Mt Gould
birdhead - Jul 28, 2011 2:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2009
South SlopeDay hike from my base camp at Lake Catherine. Great views from the summit!
cab - Jul 27, 2011 10:51 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
South SlopeSide trip on the way to climbing Mt. Bago. Dayhike from Onion Valley.
mrchad9 - Jul 27, 2011 1:10 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2010
East RidgeOver from Gould with a full pack, the beginning of an excellent 4 day trip from Kearsarge Pass. Center Basin was my favorite of the trip.