idahomtnhigh - Jun 7, 2009 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
Route Climbed: Trail 65
Top third of the mountain still covered in snow, but snow conditions were perfect. No goats this time. The weather was cloudy and windy with summit temperature at 38 F.
Being new to climbing in 2007, we had read how hard a hike this was and made it our last trip of the year. After hiking all year we found this trip a great one to end the season. The views were good with only minor smoke haze from some fires in Washington. Didn't get to see any goats, maybe next time.
mtnadventures - Feb 5, 2008 11:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2001
Gotta start somehwere
Love the mountain goats, first highpoint I've ever been to.
mountaintopper - Feb 1, 2008 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2007
I love this peak
This is the first peak I ever climbed and it made me love mountains. It was the starting point of my whole climbing career.
Brian Jenkins - Sep 3, 2007 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
Birthday hike
9-2-07 With my buddy Bill from Spokane. Not really my birthday but nicely sandwiched in between mine and his 40th birthdays by a couple days. Surprised it only took about an hour and a half with as much elevation gain as there is. Great views in all directions. As we were chatting with some other hikers, a goat came up behind us and circled the 4 of us within about 3 feet, I guess looking for salty urine. He dug around the rocks and licked at something. Had a good beer and an excellent calamari sandwich at Eichardt's in Sandpoint afterwards -- highly recommended.
9-17-21 Lots more goats this time, with kids. They either did not like me being around them and were trying to herd me off the peak, or they (at least 10 at the summit) really wanted my saltiness. Either way, I flanked them and scrambled around the backside to quickly tag the summit and sign the register. They were all over the trail on the way down so had to do some off trail hiking to get around them. Started snowing at the summit, appears Summer is over. :-(
Jakester - Aug 18, 2007 11:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2007
Route Climbed: Scotchman Peak Date Climbed: August 18, 2007
Beautiful Day. Great Views. No goat(s) today.
spotly - Jul 20, 2007 3:55 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2005
Standard Route
Climbed with Teri. Muddy road provided thrills and spills on mountain bikes. Ditched bikes at TH and ran into solid snow about halfway up the ridge. Great postholing fun up to our necks on the way down LOL.
JBRunyan - Jun 21, 2007 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2006
Stoked at the Top!
A little hungover in the morning but once we got moving, no problems. It was a steep and tiring climb but lots of fun. The views from the top were awesome. Lake Pend Oreille is amazing and it was awesome to see from the summit.
Ridgerunner755 - Jun 6, 2007 12:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2007
Scotchman Peak Trail
Perfect day to climb the mountain, my dog and I started fairly early to beat the heat. We ran into the goat at the bottom of the rocks and followed it all the way to the top. No fires around yet and clear weather so it was an awesome view in all directions. Glad old Packer was on the leash, he tried to jump out on the edge of the cornice! He's still hasn't learned the physics of that yet.
cmc56789 - Sep 17, 2006 8:39 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2006
Scotchman Peak
I did this one on my way to Glacier National Park. I started late in the day after driving nine hours from Portland. Saw a moose on the way to the TH. I made it to the top in time to see a nice sunset and views which were partially obstructed by multiple wildfires. The goats were also neat to see.
I solo-climbed this fabulous mountain after an 11-year absence. The views were spectacular on this cool, September day. Near the summit, I spotted 3 Mountain Goats about 150 yards distant. After I had spent 45 minutes on the summit, one of the goats (a large male) followed my path and joined me on the summit! He was only 10 feet away! I feel fortunate to have witnessed three of Nature's magnificant wild creates in such a special setting.
Since I'm 49 years old (in OK hiking shape), it took me 3-1/2 hours to climb up and 1-3/4 hours to get down. I highly recommend bringing trekking poles and a gallon of water. Once past the treeline, keep quiet and look around on the ridges for the Scotchman Peak goats!
Route Climbed: standard trail Date Climbed: June 5, 2004
I saw fresh bear tracks in the parking mud-bath (very rainy for several days before) when I arrived. Only two other people on the trail up higher. Low visibility once I reached around 6000 feet, then I saw a local goat. Very cool. The clouds broke for moments while I was on top. Heavenly views!
Route Climbed: Trail 65 (standard route) Date Climbed: September 14, 2005
My first Idaho summit! Very nice area, with a good view to the east of the Montana Cabinets (with lots of snow on them from the recent storm that signaled the beginning of--hopefully--Indian Summer). Especially enjoyed this one because climbed with Fred Spicker on his first outing after major shoulder surgery had him sidelined all summer. After months of physical therapy and no climbing: what a wonderful feeling it must be to get out!
Not much wildlife this trip, though, just Fred and the mountain goat.
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: June 15th, 2005
Always a great hike up to the peak. Went for this one to nab a TerraCache (terracaching.com) that rests near the summit. No goats today, but they have been very freindly in the past. I've also climbed Scotchman 2 in the recent past and considering adding the peak to our list.
We purposely picked a partially coudy, cool day and got our wish. Clouds high enough to not obstruct the great views, but not stiflingly hot on the hike. However, it was very windy and cold on the summit. Several other hikers who were wearing only shorts and tank tops and carrying almost nothing else did not make the summit. I think many underestimate the climate change that can happen between 3300 and 7000 feet!
I didn't believe the route description about how fast one can ascend 3700 feet, but without trying we were on the summit 2h40m from the car. Took it slow going down - 5 hour car to car total with some longer break stops to soak up some sun and the views.
This is a good time to do this hike - the flowers are in bloom and add to the beauty of the area.
Route Climbed: Standard trail from the south Date Climbed: August, 1995
I day-hiked this trail alone one Saturday, and must say that it's a "ball-buster." The trail climbs mercilessly upwards from the start. I passed a meadow full of huckleberries, but there were no bears in sight (luckily). I passed two hikers on the way up, and saw a dad with his young son struggling to make it to the summit.
This hike is not for kids. The views are spectacular, but if you fall off the sharp dropoff north of the summit, you're done for.
Route Climbed: The trail Date Climbed: July 9th, 2004
As Dean stated in the trip report, I saw a black bear about 10 minutes into the hike. The area was hazy from some Washington forest fires and the summit goat was not to be found, but otherwise it was a good day. Each of the 5 people I saw on the trail were either packing a gun or bear spray.
Route Climbed: Southwest Side Date Climbed: December 2002
The trailhead was snowed in about 1 mile from the end. Soloed this route in approximately 12.5 hours car to car in deep powdery snow conditions with snowshoes. Took a look at the West Face on the way up. Looks like a really nice steep winter mixed climb. A nice view of the lake to the south from the top. Good times.
idahomtnhigh - Jun 7, 2009 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
Route Climbed: Trail 65Top third of the mountain still covered in snow, but snow conditions were perfect. No goats this time. The weather was cloudy and windy with summit temperature at 38 F.
idcanuck - Jul 15, 2008 2:07 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
COHP #1Being new to climbing in 2007, we had read how hard a hike this was and made it our last trip of the year. After hiking all year we found this trip a great one to end the season. The views were good with only minor smoke haze from some fires in Washington. Didn't get to see any goats, maybe next time.
mtnadventures - Feb 5, 2008 11:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2001
Gotta start somehwereLove the mountain goats, first highpoint I've ever been to.
mountaintopper - Feb 1, 2008 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2007
I love this peakThis is the first peak I ever climbed and it made me love mountains. It was the starting point of my whole climbing career.
Brian Jenkins - Sep 3, 2007 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
Birthday hike9-2-07 With my buddy Bill from Spokane. Not really my birthday but nicely sandwiched in between mine and his 40th birthdays by a couple days. Surprised it only took about an hour and a half with as much elevation gain as there is. Great views in all directions. As we were chatting with some other hikers, a goat came up behind us and circled the 4 of us within about 3 feet, I guess looking for salty urine. He dug around the rocks and licked at something. Had a good beer and an excellent calamari sandwich at Eichardt's in Sandpoint afterwards -- highly recommended.
9-17-21 Lots more goats this time, with kids. They either did not like me being around them and were trying to herd me off the peak, or they (at least 10 at the summit) really wanted my saltiness. Either way, I flanked them and scrambled around the backside to quickly tag the summit and sign the register. They were all over the trail on the way down so had to do some off trail hiking to get around them. Started snowing at the summit, appears Summer is over. :-(
Jakester - Aug 18, 2007 11:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2007
Route Climbed: Scotchman Peak Date Climbed: August 18, 2007Beautiful Day. Great Views. No goat(s) today.
spotly - Jul 20, 2007 3:55 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2005
Standard RouteClimbed with Teri. Muddy road provided thrills and spills on mountain bikes. Ditched bikes at TH and ran into solid snow about halfway up the ridge. Great postholing fun up to our necks on the way down LOL.
JBRunyan - Jun 21, 2007 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2006
Stoked at the Top!A little hungover in the morning but once we got moving, no problems. It was a steep and tiring climb but lots of fun. The views from the top were awesome. Lake Pend Oreille is amazing and it was awesome to see from the summit.
Ridgerunner755 - Jun 6, 2007 12:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2007
Scotchman Peak TrailPerfect day to climb the mountain, my dog and I started fairly early to beat the heat. We ran into the goat at the bottom of the rocks and followed it all the way to the top. No fires around yet and clear weather so it was an awesome view in all directions. Glad old Packer was on the leash, he tried to jump out on the edge of the cornice! He's still hasn't learned the physics of that yet.
cmc56789 - Sep 17, 2006 8:39 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2006
Scotchman PeakI did this one on my way to Glacier National Park. I started late in the day after driving nine hours from Portland. Saw a moose on the way to the TH. I made it to the top in time to see a nice sunset and views which were partially obstructed by multiple wildfires. The goats were also neat to see.
dluders - Sep 2, 2006 3:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2006
Wondrous Day with 3 Mountain Goats!I solo-climbed this fabulous mountain after an 11-year absence. The views were spectacular on this cool, September day. Near the summit, I spotted 3 Mountain Goats about 150 yards distant. After I had spent 45 minutes on the summit, one of the goats (a large male) followed my path and joined me on the summit! He was only 10 feet away! I feel fortunate to have witnessed three of Nature's magnificant wild creates in such a special setting.
Since I'm 49 years old (in OK hiking shape), it took me 3-1/2 hours to climb up and 1-3/4 hours to get down. I highly recommend bringing trekking poles and a gallon of water. Once past the treeline, keep quiet and look around on the ridges for the Scotchman Peak goats!
nebben - Sep 25, 2005 11:40 am
Route Climbed: standard trail Date Climbed: June 5, 2004I saw fresh bear tracks in the parking mud-bath (very rainy for several days before) when I arrived. Only two other people on the trail up higher. Low visibility once I reached around 6000 feet, then I saw a local goat. Very cool. The clouds broke for moments while I was on top. Heavenly views!
Saintgrizzly - Sep 15, 2005 2:30 pm
Route Climbed: Trail 65 (standard route) Date Climbed: September 14, 2005My first Idaho summit! Very nice area, with a good view to the east of the Montana Cabinets (with lots of snow on them from the recent storm that signaled the beginning of--hopefully--Indian Summer). Especially enjoyed this one because climbed with Fred Spicker on his first outing after major shoulder surgery had him sidelined all summer. After months of physical therapy and no climbing: what a wonderful feeling it must be to get out!
Not much wildlife this trip, though, just Fred and the mountain goat.
dicey - Aug 29, 2005 10:51 pm
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: 8-27-05Sunny and hot with a cool breeze at the summit. Didn't see any goats or bears.
supreme744 - Jul 6, 2005 12:47 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: June 15th, 2005Always a great hike up to the peak. Went for this one to nab a TerraCache (terracaching.com) that rests near the summit. No goats today, but they have been very freindly in the past. I've also climbed Scotchman 2 in the recent past and considering adding the peak to our list.
Moni - Jul 3, 2005 11:07 am
Route Climbed: Trail 65 Date Climbed: 2 July 2005With Phoebe Duke.
We purposely picked a partially coudy, cool day and got our wish. Clouds high enough to not obstruct the great views, but not stiflingly hot on the hike. However, it was very windy and cold on the summit. Several other hikers who were wearing only shorts and tank tops and carrying almost nothing else did not make the summit. I think many underestimate the climate change that can happen between 3300 and 7000 feet!
I didn't believe the route description about how fast one can ascend 3700 feet, but without trying we were on the summit 2h40m from the car. Took it slow going down - 5 hour car to car total with some longer break stops to soak up some sun and the views.
This is a good time to do this hike - the flowers are in bloom and add to the beauty of the area.
dluders - May 23, 2005 3:00 pm
Route Climbed: Standard trail from the south Date Climbed: August, 1995I day-hiked this trail alone one Saturday, and must say that it's a "ball-buster." The trail climbs mercilessly upwards from the start. I passed a meadow full of huckleberries, but there were no bears in sight (luckily). I passed two hikers on the way up, and saw a dad with his young son struggling to make it to the summit.
This hike is not for kids. The views are spectacular, but if you fall off the sharp dropoff north of the summit, you're done for.
I hope to climb this again before I get too old.
IdahoSummits - Oct 21, 2004 8:22 pm
Route Climbed: The trail Date Climbed: July 9th, 2004As Dean stated in the trip report, I saw a black bear about 10 minutes into the hike. The area was hazy from some Washington forest fires and the summit goat was not to be found, but otherwise it was a good day. Each of the 5 people I saw on the trail were either packing a gun or bear spray.
Bob Bolton - Oct 21, 2004 1:44 am
Route Climbed: Scotchman Peak Trail Date Climbed: August 28, 2004See Dean's entry below. Great hike, but the views would have been much better without the clouds.
Martin Cash - Oct 21, 2004 12:50 am
Route Climbed: Southwest Side Date Climbed: December 2002The trailhead was snowed in about 1 mile from the end. Soloed this route in approximately 12.5 hours car to car in deep powdery snow conditions with snowshoes. Took a look at the West Face on the way up. Looks like a really nice steep winter mixed climb. A nice view of the lake to the south from the top. Good times.