mountaingazelle - May 27, 2008 5:37 am - Voted 10/10
West FaceThe west face of Lewis Peak is very rugged. There are a few routes that break through the cliffs. I’ve climbed up Jumpoff Canyon in winter. It has fun 3rd class scrambling. Another good route goes up Garner Canyon farther north. Snow melts early from that side of the mountain.
imontop - May 27, 2008 6:43 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: West FaceI was wondering about Jump Off. It looked like once you got past the cliffs, it would be an easy shot to the summit. Is Garner Canyon below the north face? I'd like going straight up the face. Looking at my picture, follow the ridge straight down, then angle to the right.(north) What do you think?
mountaingazelle - May 27, 2008 10:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: West FaceYou can get to both canyons from the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The Ogden Nature Center Trailhead is where I recommend starting from. There are some switchbacks up the hillside that go to a junction with Garner Canyon and Jumpoff Canyon.
The trail to Jumpoff Canyon goes south below the entrance of the canyon. From the top of the cliffs you start angling northeast toward the top of a small peak. This is the one above the canyon. Then you follow the ridge in your photo toward the summit.
Garner Canyon can be reached by taking the trail that goes north at the junction. It is located on the northwest face of Lewis Peak. Yes, you can get to the canyon by climbing down from the summit and then heading right.
imontop - May 27, 2008 10:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: West FaceYou definately know you way around. Thanks for sharing the info.
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