Route Climbed: Started from the Kilns Date Climbed: Jan 30, 2005
Had to start at the Charcoal Kilns due to snow. My friend Brian brought skiis. Due to the snow we didn't stick to the regular trail route but attacked Rogers Peak more directly and then followed the ridge. It was a tough day. Lots of snow, extreme wind, etc. But it was rewarding.
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: March 2003
It took us two hours to nurse Damon's '86 Forunner up to Mahogany Flats. The hike made for a long day. I forgot my food and then split my knee open when I fell on the descent. Climbed with Damon and Chuck through deep snow most of the way. Headed straight up the ridge to the summit. Great views of the Sierra.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: June 6, 2004
Incredible vistas. Great camping at Arcane Meadows. Good trip. Not too many people on the mountain. Clear skies granted fantastic views of Badwater and Mt. Whitney from the summit. Tagged Rogers Peak and Bennett Peak while I was in the area.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: April 25, 2004
Solo hike to the top. Some snow on the way up, with a few hundred feet of slogging and postholing through the snow to the summit up the northeast ridge. Great views all the way.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: April 10, 04
I brought to much snow gear and didn't need it,(snow-shoes, down vest, parka...) The trail is only snow- covered from BennettsPeak to the summit. The snow was firm, even with the sunshine. R/T 5 hours.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat / Ridge Date Climbed: March 28, 2004
Hiked up from Thorndike Campground. Snow/Ice prevented vehicles from driving higher. I avoided the trail on the way up and hiked up and over Rogers and Bennett peaks (used the trail on the way back). As I had hoped the snow had firmed up and snowshoes weren't necessary. Used crampons to go up the Northeast side of Rogers (just for fun) and also on the ridge up to Telescope. Snow on Telescope was real textured, uneven, and crunchy. It was a little icy but not yet a real problem. Only got out the ice axe once on the way down around the NW side of Bennett where snow covered the trail. 75% of the trail was clear of snow but there was still a lot of snow if you wanted it. Weather was excellent. A bit windy and cool at times but surprisingly calm on top.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: August 31, 2003
Sarah and I (the 'belles of stovepipe wells') arrived at mahogany flats in the dark (as is typical). Great hike to the summit next day, light clouds, almost no one else on the trail. Nice gradual climb, even the switchbacks near the end weren't thigh busters. Amazing view of the salt pan in Death Valley from the summit. Outran impending thunderstorm on the way back down. Our fourth visit to Death Vally, and we finally climbed Telescope!
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: 20 July 2002
It was such a nice day that there was a small snake basking at the summit when I arrived. That's the highest elevation at which I've seen a snake. I would not have guessed that I would find a reptile above 11000 feet.
Route Climbed: Mohagany Flat Date Climbed: August 24 2003
Nice walk with consistently nice views pretty much the whole way up. Bring plenty of water as it is a dry route and try it later in the day; Having the sun in the east does not make for the best pictures.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: 17 May 2003
This was my 2nd ascent of Telescope. Quite A change from my first trip in the fall of 2002. Many parts of the switchbacks on the upper mountain we're buried in large snowdrifts. The weather was pretty dreary, with the wind ranging from gusting to non-existant, making for many layer changes.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: 20 October 2002
1x Telescope Peak. This is what my idea of a mountain should look like. Great views from Mt. Charleston Peak top the east and Whitney to the northwest.
Route Climbed: Mahogany flat Date Climbed: May 17, 2003
We summited in 2.5 hours, back to car in just under 2 hours. The snow had forced us back a month earlier so it was good to summit this peak. Overcast, hazy day.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: May 10, 2003
We could not allow Telescope Peak to defeat us. Assuming that the last of the cool weather in the Death Valley area is coming to an end, we decided to make another push for the summit.
After setting up our camp site, we hit the trail. There were very small flakes of snow coming down. It looked as if we may be in for a repeat of last week. The snow didn't last long and we made the push.
It was a great day, and I summited at about 3:45pm. The view was amazing. I shall post some pictures later in the week.
There were many people navigating the snow without any snow gear. I used my in-step crampons, and was happy that I had them.
Route Climbed: From Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: May 03, 2003
We started the climb from the Mahogany Flats campground. The sun was shining, and it looked as if we would make it up to the saddle before we would see much significant snow.
At about 9,000 feet, it started snowing. At about 9,300 feet, the wind and snow was very intense. We were still determined to push for the saddle. At about 9,500 feet, Mother Nature spoke with the sound of thunder. Without debate, this ended our summit attempt.
We returned to camp to find our tents under several inches of snow. We decided to ride it out and see what was going to happen.
About an hour later, the sun was shining again, and the exposed snow was melting. We got out of our tents and started brewing some tea. About half of an hour later, it started snowing again. Within about 45 minutes, our tents were burried even deeper than before.
We were not in a four wheel drive, so we decided to abandon the mountain while we still could.
It looks as if we are going to make another attempt in a few days.
Route Climbed: Trail from Mohagany Camp Date Climbed: 11 April, 2003
Hiked with Marianne on 1st day of trip to Death Valley. Started @ noon from Mohagany Camp after hitching ride there w/ 2 guys in a 4WD (didn't get into the Park until 3.30 the night before- ouch!). Weather was great, and summited @ 16.15. Hung out, ate, and chilled until departing @ 17.38. Had great weather throughout day (just a little windy on top), and enjoyed one of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen on descent. Got back to Mahogany Camp @ 20.35, and back to Charcoal Kilns and car by 21.13. For some reason, either my feet or my boots had become 'unbroken in' sometime between then & an epic 19-hr excursion to Mt. Dana a 1/2 year ago (where they worked fine!), starting to irritate my feet sometime before 1/2-way up. By the time we'd reached the car, a substantial %age of both my heels had rubbed raw down to the flesh, necessitating my wearing sandals for the next 2 weeks!
Rick Kent - May 31, 2005 8:52 pm
Route Climbed: Started from the Kilns Date Climbed: Jan 30, 2005Had to start at the Charcoal Kilns due to snow. My friend Brian brought skiis. Due to the snow we didn't stick to the regular trail route but attacked Rogers Peak more directly and then followed the ridge. It was a tough day. Lots of snow, extreme wind, etc. But it was rewarding.
Felsberg - Mar 26, 2005 10:42 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Trail Date Climbed: March 24, 2005Long hike, hard hike, all snow, all clouds, steep ridge, no views. A good time! PICS
ExploreABitMore - Mar 4, 2005 10:26 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flats Trailhead Date Climbed: 04/25/04Beautiful day .. met some nice ppl on top. Also did Rodgers and Bennet on the return. Views were great for the whole hike.
agorokhov - Dec 6, 2004 1:20 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Trail Date Climbed: December, 4 2004Climbed with M.Forjan.
Summited Bennett Peak (9980') on the way.
one6180339 - Aug 21, 2004 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2003
Route Climbed: trail from Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: July 20, 02003Camped at the Flats the night after flying to Vegas. Great early morning jaunt up to the summit.
fugla - Jun 29, 2004 3:58 pm
Date Climbed: April 29, 2004A relief to get away from the heat of the valley. Nice view of Whitney, although hazy.
birdhead - Jun 22, 2004 12:15 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: March 2003It took us two hours to nurse Damon's '86 Forunner up to Mahogany Flats. The hike made for a long day. I forgot my food and then split my knee open when I fell on the descent. Climbed with Damon and Chuck through deep snow most of the way. Headed straight up the ridge to the summit. Great views of the Sierra.
cp0915 - Jun 7, 2004 10:10 am
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: June 6, 2004Incredible vistas. Great camping at Arcane Meadows. Good trip. Not too many people on the mountain. Clear skies granted fantastic views of Badwater and Mt. Whitney from the summit. Tagged Rogers Peak and Bennett Peak while I was in the area.
cbuelow - Apr 28, 2004 2:02 am
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: April 25, 2004Solo hike to the top. Some snow on the way up, with a few hundred feet of slogging and postholing through the snow to the summit up the northeast ridge. Great views all the way.
Guilty - Apr 12, 2004 6:32 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: April 10, 04I brought to much snow gear and didn't need it,(snow-shoes, down vest, parka...) The trail is only snow- covered from BennettsPeak to the summit. The snow was firm, even with the sunshine. R/T 5 hours.
Rick Kent - Mar 29, 2004 1:39 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat / Ridge Date Climbed: March 28, 2004Hiked up from Thorndike Campground. Snow/Ice prevented vehicles from driving higher. I avoided the trail on the way up and hiked up and over Rogers and Bennett peaks (used the trail on the way back). As I had hoped the snow had firmed up and snowshoes weren't necessary. Used crampons to go up the Northeast side of Rogers (just for fun) and also on the ridge up to Telescope. Snow on Telescope was real textured, uneven, and crunchy. It was a little icy but not yet a real problem. Only got out the ice axe once on the way down around the NW side of Bennett where snow covered the trail. 75% of the trail was clear of snow but there was still a lot of snow if you wanted it. Weather was excellent. A bit windy and cool at times but surprisingly calm on top.
amochka - Feb 24, 2004 10:40 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: August 31, 2003Sarah and I (the 'belles of stovepipe wells') arrived at mahogany flats in the dark (as is typical). Great hike to the summit next day, light clouds, almost no one else on the trail. Nice gradual climb, even the switchbacks near the end weren't thigh busters. Amazing view of the salt pan in Death Valley from the summit. Outran impending thunderstorm on the way back down. Our fourth visit to Death Vally, and we finally climbed Telescope!
Day Hiker - Dec 28, 2003 12:03 am
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: 20 July 2002It was such a nice day that there was a small snake basking at the summit when I arrived. That's the highest elevation at which I've seen a snake. I would not have guessed that I would find a reptile above 11000 feet.
bennovak - Aug 29, 2003 5:01 pm
Route Climbed: Mohagany Flat Date Climbed: August 24 2003Nice walk with consistently nice views pretty much the whole way up. Bring plenty of water as it is a dry route and try it later in the day; Having the sun in the east does not make for the best pictures.
Michael Tolchard - Jun 5, 2003 1:11 am
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: 17 May 2003This was my 2nd ascent of Telescope. Quite A change from my first trip in the fall of 2002. Many parts of the switchbacks on the upper mountain we're buried in large snowdrifts. The weather was pretty dreary, with the wind ranging from gusting to non-existant, making for many layer changes.
Michael Tolchard - Jun 3, 2003 11:42 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: 20 October 20021x Telescope Peak. This is what my idea of a mountain should look like. Great views from Mt. Charleston Peak top the east and Whitney to the northwest.
sierragator - May 20, 2003 7:09 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany flat Date Climbed: May 17, 2003We summited in 2.5 hours, back to car in just under 2 hours. The snow had forced us back a month earlier so it was good to summit this peak. Overcast, hazy day.
43moon - May 11, 2003 5:56 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: May 10, 2003We could not allow Telescope Peak to defeat us. Assuming that the last of the cool weather in the Death Valley area is coming to an end, we decided to make another push for the summit.
After setting up our camp site, we hit the trail. There were very small flakes of snow coming down. It looked as if we may be in for a repeat of last week. The snow didn't last long and we made the push.
It was a great day, and I summited at about 3:45pm. The view was amazing. I shall post some pictures later in the week.
There were many people navigating the snow without any snow gear. I used my in-step crampons, and was happy that I had them.
Tracy Moon
43moon - May 8, 2003 9:04 pm
Route Climbed: From Mahogany Flats Date Climbed: May 03, 2003We started the climb from the Mahogany Flats campground. The sun was shining, and it looked as if we would make it up to the saddle before we would see much significant snow.
At about 9,000 feet, it started snowing. At about 9,300 feet, the wind and snow was very intense. We were still determined to push for the saddle. At about 9,500 feet, Mother Nature spoke with the sound of thunder. Without debate, this ended our summit attempt.
We returned to camp to find our tents under several inches of snow. We decided to ride it out and see what was going to happen.
About an hour later, the sun was shining again, and the exposed snow was melting. We got out of our tents and started brewing some tea. About half of an hour later, it started snowing again. Within about 45 minutes, our tents were burried even deeper than before.
We were not in a four wheel drive, so we decided to abandon the mountain while we still could.
It looks as if we are going to make another attempt in a few days.
Tracy Moon
Diggler - May 1, 2003 7:03 pm
Route Climbed: Trail from Mohagany Camp Date Climbed: 11 April, 2003Hiked with Marianne on 1st day of trip to Death Valley. Started @ noon from Mohagany Camp after hitching ride there w/ 2 guys in a 4WD (didn't get into the Park until 3.30 the night before- ouch!). Weather was great, and summited @ 16.15. Hung out, ate, and chilled until departing @ 17.38. Had great weather throughout day (just a little windy on top), and enjoyed one of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen on descent. Got back to Mahogany Camp @ 20.35, and back to Charcoal Kilns and car by 21.13. For some reason, either my feet or my boots had become 'unbroken in' sometime between then & an epic 19-hr excursion to Mt. Dana a 1/2 year ago (where they worked fine!), starting to irritate my feet sometime before 1/2-way up. By the time we'd reached the car, a substantial %age of both my heels had rubbed raw down to the flesh, necessitating my wearing sandals for the next 2 weeks!