mountaintopper - Feb 1, 2008 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
1st twelver
This was my introduction to 12ers and solo climbing. I love this mountain and I had the whole thing to myself. The ridge to the summit took a long time but was very fun and worth the effort. Great views all around.
Super Dave - Sep 23, 2007 1:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2007
Not a Cloud in the Sky
Took advantage of beautiful September day to do a solo climb of Hyndman. Had the place to myself, which I hear is kind of rare for this peak. The scenery on the approach is awesome, and the summit views are excellent. Climbing the ridge seemed to take forever though. Here’s a write up and some photos.
nickkarl - Aug 4, 2007 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2007
Standard Route
Great climb, only 4 hours to the summit. Cant beat a 12,000ft peak with 12 miles. The storm hit us pretty good on the way down. Hail the size golf ball's. Great trip!
toddschwarz - Jul 31, 2007 9:34 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
30th Anniversary
It occurred to me on the way up (standard route) that it was thirty years almost to the day that I first made the climb (1977, 1993, 2007). I wasn't quite 17 then and you could drive right up to the bottom of Cobb, so this was a very long but rewarding day. The wildflowers were blooming everywhere. Hyndman Basin is simply one of the most beautiful places on earth.
weeds19 - Feb 20, 2007 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2003
Great trip up the standard route
We invited some friends along for an overnight backpacking trip that included a climb of Hyndman. The trip turned out to be quite amazing and those friends still have pictures hanging in their house of the climb. It also turned into a little more effort than anticipated, but all of the sore muscles go away while the memories seem to hang around!
patascent - Feb 18, 2007 2:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2001
East Ridge
Tried this route once earlier this year (5-5-01) couldn't make it to the summit because the snow fields were way too soft. Second attempt (7-8-01) was successful and the flowers were stunning. Fun to ride a bike up the trail for the first 2 or 3 miles and stash it in the shrubs...makes the way out much, much fun.
mtybumpo - Nov 25, 2006 5:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003
Did it!
I was been itching to climb a mountain and finally my Dad and I decided on Hyndman. It was a blast and I'll be back again. The view from the top is amazing!
brendon - Nov 11, 2006 10:41 am Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2006
Southeast Face/Ridge
Due to snow depth in the bowl between Old Hyndman and Hyndman, we ascended talus ribs toward the ridge, rather than from the saddle. Cold! Kevin's zipper thermometer read -10. Not sure if it was that cold, but with wind chill it certainly was. 12er #6.
Dennis Poulin - Aug 8, 2006 4:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006
East Ridge
This is a great hike up a very scenic valley. The scree and talus the last 1,200 ft was a bit loose, but no big problem.
Renardo - Aug 6, 2006 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2004
Long but worth it
Can get a bit long, so leave early if you can. Great views and a great hike overall!
boisedoc - Jul 19, 2006 12:23 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2004
NIce area
Fun hike. Initial part drags a bit. Easy boulder hopping to the top. I still think it maybe is a bit harder than Breitenbach. Area is definitely greener than the Lost Rivers.
IdaClimber - Jul 10, 2006 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2005
Route Climbed: Standard route Date climbed: 8/10/2005
3 of my friends and I climbed it. We camped at one of the lower lake for fun and climbed the next day. We reached the summit pretty quick and were back to our cars to meet Dean from summitpost. He was a great guy, way to go Dean!
Scrambling Man - Feb 14, 2006 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2000
A Gorgeous Approach
The normal route up Hyndman offers as much scenery on the 6-mile approach as it does on the summit. It has creeks, lakes, wildflowers (depending on season), and a great view of Cobb. I recommend going when the wildflowers are in full bloom. Eight LHBCers made it to the top in 2000. I reached the summit alone in July of 2005. Made it up again with two buddies Memorial Day of 2007.
Route Climbed: SE face / SE ridge Date Climbed: July 4, 2004
Very scenic area. Quick jaunt in 5 miles and up 5,000 vertical feet. Last 1,000 feet went straight up SE face which seemed slightly harder than the SE ridge used on the way down. Only person to summit this July 4th day that I know of. Great views of rest of Pioneers, White Clouds, Boulder, and Lost Rivers. Fun mountain, will do again.
Route Climbed: southeast ridge Date Climbed: September 20 2004
Drove up from Boise, solo-ed the standard walk-up Hyndman and drove back to Boise that evening. It made for a long day! Fall is certainly the best time to be in Idaho's mountains.
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2005
A truly fine mountain in a beautiful part of Idaho. The wildflowers were excelllent in the upper basins and this was a very enjoyable day with Bob and Mike (mfox, see his report below). Bob and I went on to do the Camas County highpoint, Pk 10337 the following day and found this peak to be one of the best viewpoints I have been to in Idaho.This hike is a biggie with over 5000 feet of elevation gained and a good 12 miles for the day. Near the top we found a geocache and this is the highest one I've found so far and it a great way to add some interest to a hike. The top 2200 feet is pretty much a rock pile but you can lose elevation quickly if you find the right lines. Awesome views, awesome peak. Well worth the effort.
mountaintopper - Feb 1, 2008 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
1st twelverThis was my introduction to 12ers and solo climbing. I love this mountain and I had the whole thing to myself. The ridge to the summit took a long time but was very fun and worth the effort. Great views all around.
Super Dave - Sep 23, 2007 1:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2007
Not a Cloud in the SkyTook advantage of beautiful September day to do a solo climb of Hyndman. Had the place to myself, which I hear is kind of rare for this peak. The scenery on the approach is awesome, and the summit views are excellent. Climbing the ridge seemed to take forever though. Here’s a write up and some photos.
nickkarl - Aug 4, 2007 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2007
Standard RouteGreat climb, only 4 hours to the summit. Cant beat a 12,000ft peak with 12 miles. The storm hit us pretty good on the way down. Hail the size golf ball's. Great trip!
toddschwarz - Jul 31, 2007 9:34 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
30th AnniversaryIt occurred to me on the way up (standard route) that it was thirty years almost to the day that I first made the climb (1977, 1993, 2007). I wasn't quite 17 then and you could drive right up to the bottom of Cobb, so this was a very long but rewarding day. The wildflowers were blooming everywhere. Hyndman Basin is simply one of the most beautiful places on earth.
skunk ape - Feb 27, 2007 12:18 am
Up from Wild HorseGood clean fun!
weeds19 - Feb 20, 2007 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2003
Great trip up the standard routeWe invited some friends along for an overnight backpacking trip that included a climb of Hyndman. The trip turned out to be quite amazing and those friends still have pictures hanging in their house of the climb. It also turned into a little more effort than anticipated, but all of the sore muscles go away while the memories seem to hang around!
patascent - Feb 18, 2007 2:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2001
East RidgeTried this route once earlier this year (5-5-01) couldn't make it to the summit because the snow fields were way too soft. Second attempt (7-8-01) was successful and the flowers were stunning. Fun to ride a bike up the trail for the first 2 or 3 miles and stash it in the shrubs...makes the way out much, much fun.
mtybumpo - Nov 25, 2006 5:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003
Did it!I was been itching to climb a mountain and finally my Dad and I decided on Hyndman. It was a blast and I'll be back again. The view from the top is amazing!
brendon - Nov 11, 2006 10:41 am Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2006
Southeast Face/RidgeDue to snow depth in the bowl between Old Hyndman and Hyndman, we ascended talus ribs toward the ridge, rather than from the saddle. Cold! Kevin's zipper thermometer read -10. Not sure if it was that cold, but with wind chill it certainly was. 12er #6.
Dennis Poulin - Aug 8, 2006 4:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006
East RidgeThis is a great hike up a very scenic valley. The scree and talus the last 1,200 ft was a bit loose, but no big problem.
Renardo - Aug 6, 2006 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2004
Long but worth itCan get a bit long, so leave early if you can. Great views and a great hike overall!
boisedoc - Jul 19, 2006 12:23 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2004
NIce areaFun hike. Initial part drags a bit. Easy boulder hopping to the top. I still think it maybe is a bit harder than Breitenbach. Area is definitely greener than the Lost Rivers.
IdaClimber - Jul 10, 2006 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2005
Idaho GemThis is a real Idaho gem. One of my favorites.
summitlovinaddict - Jun 19, 2006 3:04 am
Route Climbed: Standard route Date climbed: 8/10/20053 of my friends and I climbed it. We camped at one of the lower lake for fun and climbed the next day. We reached the summit pretty quick and were back to our cars to meet Dean from summitpost. He was a great guy, way to go Dean!
Scrambling Man - Feb 14, 2006 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2000
A Gorgeous ApproachThe normal route up Hyndman offers as much scenery on the 6-mile approach as it does on the summit. It has creeks, lakes, wildflowers (depending on season), and a great view of Cobb. I recommend going when the wildflowers are in full bloom. Eight LHBCers made it to the top in 2000. I reached the summit alone in July of 2005. Made it up again with two buddies Memorial Day of 2007.
sprosseda - Jan 26, 2006 4:35 pm
Route Climbed: SE face / SE ridge Date Climbed: July 4, 2004Very scenic area. Quick jaunt in 5 miles and up 5,000 vertical feet. Last 1,000 feet went straight up SE face which seemed slightly harder than the SE ridge used on the way down. Only person to summit this July 4th day that I know of. Great views of rest of Pioneers, White Clouds, Boulder, and Lost Rivers. Fun mountain, will do again.
SawtoothSean - Jan 4, 2006 9:51 pm
Route Climbed: East Risge Date Climbed: July 7, 2004Great views of Cobb's north side (ice climbs there) on the way up. I got a flat tire after passing Flat Tire Ranch on the way in.
BeDrinkable - Jan 3, 2006 12:04 pm
Route Climbed: southeast ridge Date Climbed: September 20 2004Drove up from Boise, solo-ed the standard walk-up Hyndman and drove back to Boise that evening. It made for a long day! Fall is certainly the best time to be in Idaho's mountains.
Bob Bolton - Aug 15, 2005 10:39 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 13, 2005See the posts by Dean and takanhase below. Wonderful climb with great scenery. Mike, glad you joined us - it was a pleasure.
Dean - Aug 15, 2005 12:06 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2005A truly fine mountain in a beautiful part of Idaho. The wildflowers were excelllent in the upper basins and this was a very enjoyable day with Bob and Mike (mfox, see his report below). Bob and I went on to do the Camas County highpoint, Pk 10337 the following day and found this peak to be one of the best viewpoints I have been to in Idaho.This hike is a biggie with over 5000 feet of elevation gained and a good 12 miles for the day. Near the top we found a geocache and this is the highest one I've found so far and it a great way to add some interest to a hike. The top 2200 feet is pretty much a rock pile but you can lose elevation quickly if you find the right lines. Awesome views, awesome peak. Well worth the effort.