Huckleberry Creek variation to avoid big boulders.
While a bit longer, the Snowball Lakes approach above Princess Lake is the way to go. With minimal boulder hopping you arrive at Avalanche Lake after a sublime trip thru a beautiful valley. A full trip report, with map, can be found at:
https://amountainlifetime.net/content/gallery/114/granite-peak-the-hard-way-aug-2008
MarkDidier - Dec 4, 2011 10:27 am - Voted 10/10
What a Beautiful Area!Hopefully you'll have better fortunes next time! Lots of great pics in here - looks beautiful. Thanks for posting, Mark
musicman82 - Dec 4, 2011 8:25 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: What a Beautiful Area!Thanks Mark! I meant to get back this summer, but there was no time - next year...
Sarah Simon - Dec 5, 2011 3:15 pm - Voted 10/10
Foreboding"an unpleasant experience with weather on Froze-to-Death Plateau."
I notice this location name from time-to-time and methinks the name is none-to-inviting.
Sarah
musicman82 - Dec 5, 2011 6:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ForebodingVery true! Nearby Hellroaring Plateau has never sounded particularly inviting either...
burtch07 - Dec 12, 2011 11:36 am - Voted 8/10
Re:Excellant trip report and pics, makes me mad i didnt take advantage of the beauty Montana has to offer while i was stationed in Great Falls
musicman82 - Dec 12, 2011 11:50 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Re:Thanks! It's a great place - I'm fortunate to live so close to it...
musicman82 - Dec 15, 2011 11:42 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Elusive Peak!Most definitely - have you climbed it yet?
pcole8787 - Jan 15, 2020 7:23 am - Hasn't voted
Huckleberry Creek variation to avoid big boulders.While a bit longer, the Snowball Lakes approach above Princess Lake is the way to go. With minimal boulder hopping you arrive at Avalanche Lake after a sublime trip thru a beautiful valley. A full trip report, with map, can be found at:
https://amountainlifetime.net/content/gallery/114/granite-peak-the-hard-way-aug-2008