youngclimer123 - Nov 20, 2013 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2011
fun bike ride
camped at the gate. biked to the summit next day
MBFN - Oct 30, 2013 3:05 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
MBFN
Clear skies and a little wind, made for a nice day. The sierra Nevada looked pretty awesome from the summit. Started at 8:28 a.m. Bacroft trail head to the top and back in a little under 5 & 1/2 hours. Ran for about 4 of the 14 miles.
Chandra - Oct 14, 2013 8:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 14, 2013
South Face route
With plenty of snow and a strong, never ending wind we made it up to the top of this giant.
What a surreal landscape! The views on Sierra Nevada & the desert are fantastic.
We loved it.
soslaw - Oct 12, 2013 10:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2013
South face
A recent snow storm let this peak live up to its monicker. The downside was that the jeep road accumulated snow drifts so a lot of cross country snow slogging.
brichardsson - Oct 9, 2013 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2013
ugh
why the hell did i ever do this slogfest?
emilie - Sep 30, 2013 12:17 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2013
slog
Long slog! Camped at Grandview. White Mountain itself was cooler than I expected - lots of interesting rock colors versus a pile of rubble. Hike felt long and my friend nearly threw up at the top. I felt great but was beat down by the length of the hike. we had also gotten a late start due to a flat tire on the dirt road.
dakine - Sep 22, 2013 11:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
First 14er
My nephew and I drove a 91 honda civic up the road. Dragged myself up the final switchbacks. Got back to the car in the most incredible sunset. On the drive back, almost hit several owls (I think) on the road. Surreal day.
spacemonkey - Sep 13, 2013 1:41 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2013
Via 4x4 Road/Barcroft Gate
Car to car, 7 hours 15 min. Ran into a herd (~30) of Big Horn Sheep. Glad it was overcast and cool/chilly/cold. Would be heinous if it were hot/sunny up there. Exposed the whole way with no water anywhere. The road up to the Barcroft gate was not as bad as described by some. Low clearance vehicles would not have any issues, but you wouldn't want to drive very fast. If you're impatient, then the road might give you problems
TyC - Sep 11, 2013 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
3 highest in California in a week
Took a trip down to California again this year to do Shasta, then White Mountain, and then Whitney. Was over 100 degrees and wore flip flops to the top (not the best idea).
Donno - Aug 18, 2013 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 1999
Solo
Drove the RX7 to 12k and hiked to summit the next day. Met Rahil, Peter and Reza for Palisades climbing afterwards.
colleenzato - Aug 16, 2013 11:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2013
White Mountain Peak
We climbed White Mountain the day after Mount Langley so that I could hike another 14'er. It's supposedly the easiest 14'er and I found it to be so. The trail begins at around 12,000 feet and it is not the most scenic on the route up, but the views at the top are amazing. On one side, you can see the Sierras and on the other side, see the Nevada mountain range. We were able to run down on the way back since it was a pretty straightforward trail. Round trip time was 5.5 hours.
This was to be a warm up for three other peaks in the Inyo Range. I got started at 3:30 p.m. and did the whole hike in five hours and thirty six minutes, including hanging at the summit for awhile. Great sunset on the way down, as thunderstorms were in abundance in the area (I got rained on for about forty minutes or so). I finally put on my head lamp about ten minutes from my car. A light dinner, then slept in the back of the XTerra. Up at five and headed off to Waucoba, the second peak of the trip.
Redwic - Jun 6, 2013 9:50 am Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2013
Late Day Trip
Trying to cram in as many peaks into my small four-day timeframe as possible, I ended a long day of peakbagging and driving with a trip to White Mountain Peak. I hiked up, and hiked/jogged down... which did not help my already-aggravated big toes. 4.5 hours up, 3 hours down. This is a true high-elevation desert peak.
The highlight (or lowlight) of the day was when I started hallucinating while driving along Highway 395 near the city of Bishop; the combination of long driving, little sleep, and very hot temperatures really messed with me for a brief period. I quickly pulled over for a short power nap, which did wonders.
Bill562 - Jun 1, 2013 1:39 am Date Climbed: May 27, 2013
CA 14er #14
With Jon G and Ruby. One 14er left.
jrnewmann - May 27, 2013 8:49 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2013
Harder than it sounds
Climbed it on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, it was cold and windy, but overall a gorgeous day, and we had a great time. This mountain is a real asskicker, more than the internet would suggest, mostly because you have to go down twice on your way to the top. Coming back is where you really get hit, when you must climb up two hills which seemed small earlier, but are now massive walls of pain and suffering, making this hike difficult for the faint of heart. Overall however, 10/10 would climb again.
royanderson - Mar 9, 2013 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
Road
Getting to the start by car was a struggle. I broke the front sway bar in my Acura Legend. Needed a truck, which I got after this. Left really early in the morning and it was cold.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 12:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2010
W/ the Mrs and family
Very cool day...
orbitor - Oct 15, 2012 1:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2012
From Barcroft Gate
First 14er of 2012. Nice weather and great group to share the experience with. Fabulous views of the Sierras. Just a walk-up as long as well-acclimatized.
rdesota - Oct 8, 2012 12:26 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2000
Mountain Biked
Mountain biked the entire 'trail/road' except for the last scree pile. Great September day. Wouldn't call it mountaineering, but fun nonetheless.
youngclimer123 - Nov 20, 2013 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2011
fun bike ridecamped at the gate. biked to the summit next day
MBFN - Oct 30, 2013 3:05 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
MBFNClear skies and a little wind, made for a nice day. The sierra Nevada looked pretty awesome from the summit. Started at 8:28 a.m. Bacroft trail head to the top and back in a little under 5 & 1/2 hours. Ran for about 4 of the 14 miles.
Chandra - Oct 14, 2013 8:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 14, 2013
South Face routeWith plenty of snow and a strong, never ending wind we made it up to the top of this giant.
What a surreal landscape! The views on Sierra Nevada & the desert are fantastic.
We loved it.
soslaw - Oct 12, 2013 10:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2013
South faceA recent snow storm let this peak live up to its monicker. The downside was that the jeep road accumulated snow drifts so a lot of cross country snow slogging.
brichardsson - Oct 9, 2013 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2013
ughwhy the hell did i ever do this slogfest?
emilie - Sep 30, 2013 12:17 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2013
slogLong slog! Camped at Grandview. White Mountain itself was cooler than I expected - lots of interesting rock colors versus a pile of rubble. Hike felt long and my friend nearly threw up at the top. I felt great but was beat down by the length of the hike. we had also gotten a late start due to a flat tire on the dirt road.
dakine - Sep 22, 2013 11:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
First 14erMy nephew and I drove a 91 honda civic up the road. Dragged myself up the final switchbacks. Got back to the car in the most incredible sunset. On the drive back, almost hit several owls (I think) on the road. Surreal day.
spacemonkey - Sep 13, 2013 1:41 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2013
Via 4x4 Road/Barcroft GateCar to car, 7 hours 15 min. Ran into a herd (~30) of Big Horn Sheep. Glad it was overcast and cool/chilly/cold. Would be heinous if it were hot/sunny up there. Exposed the whole way with no water anywhere. The road up to the Barcroft gate was not as bad as described by some. Low clearance vehicles would not have any issues, but you wouldn't want to drive very fast. If you're impatient, then the road might give you problems
douggranger - Sep 12, 2013 9:33 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2003
South FaceEasy. With Moon, Nello & Scott.
TyC - Sep 11, 2013 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
3 highest in California in a weekTook a trip down to California again this year to do Shasta, then White Mountain, and then Whitney. Was over 100 degrees and wore flip flops to the top (not the best idea).
Donno - Aug 18, 2013 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 1999
SoloDrove the RX7 to 12k and hiked to summit the next day. Met Rahil, Peter and Reza for Palisades climbing afterwards.
colleenzato - Aug 16, 2013 11:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2013
White Mountain PeakWe climbed White Mountain the day after Mount Langley so that I could hike another 14'er. It's supposedly the easiest 14'er and I found it to be so. The trail begins at around 12,000 feet and it is not the most scenic on the route up, but the views at the top are amazing. On one side, you can see the Sierras and on the other side, see the Nevada mountain range. We were able to run down on the way back since it was a pretty straightforward trail. Round trip time was 5.5 hours.
jdmorehouse - Jul 6, 2013 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2013
Late Day TripThis was to be a warm up for three other peaks in the Inyo Range. I got started at 3:30 p.m. and did the whole hike in five hours and thirty six minutes, including hanging at the summit for awhile. Great sunset on the way down, as thunderstorms were in abundance in the area (I got rained on for about forty minutes or so). I finally put on my head lamp about ten minutes from my car. A light dinner, then slept in the back of the XTerra. Up at five and headed off to Waucoba, the second peak of the trip.
Redwic - Jun 6, 2013 9:50 am Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2013
Late Day TripTrying to cram in as many peaks into my small four-day timeframe as possible, I ended a long day of peakbagging and driving with a trip to White Mountain Peak. I hiked up, and hiked/jogged down... which did not help my already-aggravated big toes. 4.5 hours up, 3 hours down. This is a true high-elevation desert peak.
The highlight (or lowlight) of the day was when I started hallucinating while driving along Highway 395 near the city of Bishop; the combination of long driving, little sleep, and very hot temperatures really messed with me for a brief period. I quickly pulled over for a short power nap, which did wonders.
Bill562 - Jun 1, 2013 1:39 am Date Climbed: May 27, 2013
CA 14er #14With Jon G and Ruby. One 14er left.
jrnewmann - May 27, 2013 8:49 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2013
Harder than it soundsClimbed it on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, it was cold and windy, but overall a gorgeous day, and we had a great time. This mountain is a real asskicker, more than the internet would suggest, mostly because you have to go down twice on your way to the top. Coming back is where you really get hit, when you must climb up two hills which seemed small earlier, but are now massive walls of pain and suffering, making this hike difficult for the faint of heart. Overall however, 10/10 would climb again.
royanderson - Mar 9, 2013 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
RoadGetting to the start by car was a struggle. I broke the front sway bar in my Acura Legend. Needed a truck, which I got after this. Left really early in the morning and it was cold.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 12:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2010
W/ the Mrs and familyVery cool day...
orbitor - Oct 15, 2012 1:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2012
From Barcroft GateFirst 14er of 2012. Nice weather and great group to share the experience with. Fabulous views of the Sierras. Just a walk-up as long as well-acclimatized.
rdesota - Oct 8, 2012 12:26 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2000
Mountain BikedMountain biked the entire 'trail/road' except for the last scree pile. Great September day. Wouldn't call it mountaineering, but fun nonetheless.