Route Climbed: NW Ridge (ascent) / NE Ridge (descent) Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2004
I highly recommend the NW Ridge over the NE Ridge as an ascent route--the former was an easy hike on fairly solid snow/scree/talus, the latter was miserably loose and not a lot of fun. It was cold and windy up at the summit.
I hiked out of Bayview Campground, returning via Tallac; I didn't use my snowshoes all day.
Nice day hike from Lake Tahoe. While it was crowded down by the lake, I only saw a few people once back a few miles into Desolation Wilderness. Great views of Desolation backcountry.
Route Climbed: NE Ridge via High Saddle Date Climbed: Jaunary 17, 2003
The most beautiful warm January day I've ever experienced in the mountains. So clear you could see Trinity Alps and Sutter Buttes. Corn snow on south face!!!
Matthew Holliman - Apr 29, 2004 9:13 pm
Route Climbed: NW Ridge (ascent) / NE Ridge (descent) Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2004I highly recommend the NW Ridge over the NE Ridge as an ascent route--the former was an easy hike on fairly solid snow/scree/talus, the latter was miserably loose and not a lot of fun. It was cold and windy up at the summit.
I hiked out of Bayview Campground, returning via Tallac; I didn't use my snowshoes all day.
thenunz - Nov 11, 2003 5:52 pm
Route Climbed: NE Ridge from Dick's Pass Date Climbed: September 1998Good choice to avoid the crowds on Tallac.
TDRoberts - Oct 20, 2003 8:45 am
Route Climbed: NE Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 16 '03Nice day hike from Lake Tahoe. While it was crowded down by the lake, I only saw a few people once back a few miles into Desolation Wilderness. Great views of Desolation backcountry.
steeleman - Aug 17, 2003 5:16 pm
Route Climbed: Traverse from Jacks Peak Date Climbed: August 2002Nice traverse from Jacks Peak, then continued on to Tallac, Ralston, then the car. Loooooong day! See the trip reports page for photos.
steeleman - Aug 17, 2003 5:15 pm
Route Climbed: NE Ridge via High Saddle Date Climbed: Jaunary 17, 2003The most beautiful warm January day I've ever experienced in the mountains. So clear you could see Trinity Alps and Sutter Buttes. Corn snow on south face!!!
Bob Burd - Feb 2, 2003 5:59 pm
Route Climbed: North Face Date Climbed: May 12, 2000It took two tries to reach it, but it was well worth it! Added Tallac since it was on the way back. :)
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