Telescope Peak Climber's Log

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WOLFrising

WOLFrising - Jan 5, 2013 9:53 pm

Into the Valley of death  Sucess!

Fall 2012

My first climbed in DVNP, reached the summit with Caz and Ang. It's a nice introduction to the park to see the great vertical relief between the summit and Badwater firsthand, not to mention the view to Mt. Whitney...

Fletch

Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 12:35 pm Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2010

Eff me.  Sucess!

All time great epics. Snow, sand, wind, cold, hot, pissed, bitter, happy, emotional, fucked up, neurotic and insecure. All in all a good day.

ridings82

ridings82 - Jan 14, 2016 1:01 pm

Re: Eff me.

Sounds like hike was 'FINE' - fucked up, insecure, neurotic and emotional.

cab

cab - Oct 30, 2012 1:57 pm Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2012

Mahogany Flat  Sucess!

Hiked with a couple of friends from Washington. Nice trail with tremendous views in all directions. We tagged Bennett and Rogers on the way back.

burtch07

burtch07 - Oct 10, 2012 5:12 am Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2012

Telescope Peak  Sucess!

Loved it, difficult but very.rewarding. Left memorial on summit for some fallen comrades

Bob Sihler

Bob Sihler - Jul 22, 2012 11:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2012

Nice return trip  Sucess!

First hiked it in March 1997. Tried again in April 2003, but there was too much snow. This time, I started about half an hour before dawn. July temps were cool enough that I kept long sleeves on for about half of the hike up. It was warm and pleasant on the way down.

K9H2OBearer

K9H2OBearer - Jul 5, 2012 11:44 am Date Climbed: Mar 22, 2012

From Mahogany Flat spring 2012  Sucess!

With Greg. Had been a light snow year, so less snow than probably usual. But above 10,000 the snow increased (a storm a few days prior no doubt contributed)and the final summit bit was covered. Could not find the switchbacks reported for the last leg, so essentially went straight up, postholing 1-2 ft all the way. Quite a mountain. It was great to stand there and contemplate Mt. Charleston to the east, and now I can remember standing on Telescope as I see it often from the high Spring Mountains.

Luke Swanson

Luke Swanson - Jun 4, 2012 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2012

Telescope, Bennet, and Rogers  Sucess!

Bennet and rogers on the way down

tllwebb4

tllwebb4 - May 20, 2012 6:17 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2012

this goat is back  Sucess!

Wow, this was a long hike, especially since I started from Thorndike campground. Really cold wind once you get on the ridge. It was amazing to see Badwater Basin from there, over 2 vertical miles lower.

SurfinPeakScience

SurfinPeakScience - May 2, 2012 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2012

Beauty!  Sucess!

Well maintained trail all the way to the top! Great dayhike!

orbitor

orbitor - Apr 6, 2012 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009

From Mahogany Flat  Sucess!

Incredible views from the top in all directions. A little chilly and windy at the end of fall.

colinr

colinr - Feb 28, 2012 3:41 am Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2012

From Mahogony Flat TH  Sucess!

A nice, clear day with outstanding views and calm winds. Taking the hiking trail, rather than the snow covered road up Rogers, there were some ice patches to step over and/or be cautious with on the stretch near the trailhead. Snow began in earnest from Arcane Meadow onward, but was not deep enough to slow my pace. I sometimes avoided snow by sticking to the ridgeline. Upon reaching the final, steep climb up Telescope, I bypassed the potentially icy switchbacks by heading straight up the north/northeast ridge in soft ankle to shin deep snow. I was fine in my waterproof hiking boots with trekking poles. I summited Bennett on the way back from Telescope, but didn't want to deal with Rogers (got a late midday start/finished in the dark as it was), nor the deeper snow of the north facing slopes of the road down from it...maybe a quick summit of Rogers next time I go to DVNP.

Matt Lemke

Matt Lemke - Feb 22, 2012 12:45 pm Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2012

From the Kilns in winter  Sucess!

Spectacular hike to a surprisingly nice summit with commanding views. This was a great way to finish a trip that started with a turn-around on Whitney at 13,200 feet.

tk421

tk421 - Feb 18, 2012 12:39 am Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2012

From Shorty's Well  Sucess!

Used Mt. Bike from Shorty's Well to the narrows of Hanaupah Canyon, then hiked. Started at 4 am, reached Telescope peak at 1 pm, had lunch, and returned to Shorty's at 6:30 pm. Beautiful day, a little wind on the summit ridge, minor easily-avoidable ice on the final switchbacks. Full trip report at http://cedarandsand.blogspot.com/2012/02/shortys-to-telescope-peak-death-valley.html

Ryan

Ryan - Feb 5, 2012 1:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2012

Great Day for a Summit!  Sucess!

Camped at Mahogany Flats Friday night(18deg F at night-no wind). The road had some ice but it was easily passed with 4x4. Started the Trail at 8:50am and reached the summit by 11:50am. little snow til 10,000 feet. last 1000ft had a good amount of snow but 2 of us just wore NF Gortex hiking shoes and 1 had hiking boots and it was no trouble( very little ice). 30min at the summit and back to the car by 2:45pm. Great day for a hike.

gimpilator

gimpilator - Jan 22, 2012 8:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2012

Rogers and Bennit Too  Sucess!

I've wanted this one for years.

Kristin5berry

Kristin5berry - Jan 19, 2012 11:05 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2012

Great views all around  Sucess!

Beautiful views with easy terrain

byates

byates - Nov 21, 2011 12:56 am Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2011

Climb it!  Sucess!

What a great hike! very cold though 10 degrees at the first saddle, with a 10 mph wind even though it wad a bit hazy the views to other high areas was clear.

Holsti97

Holsti97 - Aug 14, 2011 7:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011

Highs and lows of United States  Sucess!

Camped at Mahogany Flats and hiked to the summit with friend Ed and niece Megan as a warm-up climb for Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route. Pleasant day with great views of Badwater and Mount Whitney. We had the mountain to ourselves. 74 degrees driving back down service road and 114 degrees in Stovepipe Wells just a few miles away.

xpda

xpda - Aug 13, 2011 12:49 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 1991

Pre-Comdex Hike  Sucess!

Nice hike.

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