tb00957 - Aug 3, 2007 12:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
southeast ridge
Very long, hot, dusty approach, for about 50 feet of 4th class fun. We brought rope but nobody used it. It's nice to check it off, but I'm not going to do this peak again anytime soon.
Fun! I climbed this with mrwsierra. I think Fall is an excellent time to climb this, since the boggy meadows of Illiouette Creek are almost entirely dried up so crossing that area is pretty easy.
I found an arrowhead just below the summit. I wondered what they were hunting up there--bighorn sheep, perhaps?
Bob Burd provides excellent directions for the approach. Too bad I didn't follow them on the way in! Great climb (but I am not sure I could have done it with a pack on). Kudos to those who daytrip this and do the ridge traverse!
Route Climbed: SE Arete Date Climbed: June 17, 2005
Very enjoyable climb. BP in to Grayling lake, and bagged Clark and Gray. The step across was quite a thrill and the summit views were amazing - Yosemite Falls and the back of half dome reared some very teasing moments.
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: June 19, 2005
Very fine trip with Kris with spectacular bivy. Down SE Arete, completing traverse of the mountain. D7's proved to be universal shoes - you can climb neve and carve telemark turns with them...
Route Climbed: NW Arete - SE Arete traverse Date Climbed: June 20, 2004
My second attempt and this time succesful! I climbed with Rob and did it in a day from Happy Isles. We climbed NW Arete and down climbed SE Arete thus completing the traverse. 2 for the price of 1! :)
Unforgetable climb, this peak is pretty amazing. I'll try to post the trip report soon.
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: August 24, 2003
I did it as a solo day hike. Took longer than I expected, 18 hrs. car to car from Curry Village. The ridge is impressive and somewhat intimidating.
I followed the arete, but got stuck when I got to the upper part. I decided to traverse to the right and try to climb above the saddle between Gendarme Robert and the face. I followed small ledges and cracks, but whichever way I went I would get stuck at a point where it seemed to be to risky to solo it considering my limited experience and remote location. So being probably no more than 50 feet below the summit ridge and after over an hour of trying I chickened out and turned around. The mountain will still be there.
Got myself into a 'bushwhacking hell' on the way down.
Route Climbed: NW Face/NW Arete Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2002
Warren Storkman apparently did this dayhike from Happy Isles in 12hrs back in the 70's. So I gave it a go, but came in at 12.5hrs. But what a fine hike - who would have thought November weather could be so nice? Trip Report.
Having only climbed for just 2 years before going up Mt. Clark (1995), this was a hallmark ascent for things to come. My love for backcountry climbing blossomed upon taking the new challenges Clark offered. Nice exposure and casual technical climbing. I'll never forget the experience!
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: June 23, 2000
We climbed Mt. Starr King in the morning, then hauled our butts over to Mt. Clark. It was a long haul. We were exhausted when we reached the arete, so we napped for a while, then climbed late in the afternoon. I thought it was exhilarating. We bivied on the west side of the arete near the base, which was quite nice, then hiked out the next morning. Trip report
tb00957 - Aug 3, 2007 12:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
southeast ridgeVery long, hot, dusty approach, for about 50 feet of 4th class fun. We brought rope but nobody used it. It's nice to check it off, but I'm not going to do this peak again anytime soon.
Dave K - Mar 5, 2007 5:22 am
Southeast AreteFun! I climbed this with mrwsierra. I think Fall is an excellent time to climb this, since the boggy meadows of Illiouette Creek are almost entirely dried up so crossing that area is pretty easy.
I found an arrowhead just below the summit. I wondered what they were hunting up there--bighorn sheep, perhaps?
Samantha - Jul 31, 2006 5:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2006
NW areteBob Burd provides excellent directions for the approach. Too bad I didn't follow them on the way in! Great climb (but I am not sure I could have done it with a pack on). Kudos to those who daytrip this and do the ridge traverse!
Desert Solitaire - Sep 2, 2005 8:43 pm
Route Climbed: SE Arete Date Climbed: June 17, 2005Very enjoyable climb. BP in to Grayling lake, and bagged Clark and Gray. The step across was quite a thrill and the summit views were amazing - Yosemite Falls and the back of half dome reared some very teasing moments.
kovarpa - Jun 21, 2005 1:22 am
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: June 19, 2005Very fine trip with Kris with spectacular bivy. Down SE Arete, completing traverse of the mountain. D7's proved to be universal shoes - you can climb neve and carve telemark turns with them...
Zzyzx - Jun 21, 2004 11:39 pm
Route Climbed: NW Arete - SE Arete traverse Date Climbed: June 20, 2004My second attempt and this time succesful! I climbed with Rob and did it in a day from Happy Isles. We climbed NW Arete and down climbed SE Arete thus completing the traverse. 2 for the price of 1! :)
Unforgetable climb, this peak is pretty amazing. I'll try to post the trip report soon.
Dave Dinnell - Jan 10, 2004 12:18 am
Route Climbed: NE Face Date Climbed: August 1987Climbed with friend Matt and five ten year olds from a summer camp. Awesome peak and awesome kids!
Zzyzx - Aug 27, 2003 2:10 am
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: August 24, 2003I did it as a solo day hike. Took longer than I expected, 18 hrs. car to car from Curry Village. The ridge is impressive and somewhat intimidating.
I followed the arete, but got stuck when I got to the upper part. I decided to traverse to the right and try to climb above the saddle between Gendarme Robert and the face. I followed small ledges and cracks, but whichever way I went I would get stuck at a point where it seemed to be to risky to solo it considering my limited experience and remote location. So being probably no more than 50 feet below the summit ridge and after over an hour of trying I chickened out and turned around. The mountain will still be there.
Got myself into a 'bushwhacking hell' on the way down.
Bob Burd - Nov 4, 2002 3:55 pm
Route Climbed: NW Face/NW Arete Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2002Warren Storkman apparently did this dayhike from Happy Isles in 12hrs back in the 70's. So I gave it a go, but came in at 12.5hrs. But what a fine hike - who would have thought November weather could be so nice? Trip Report.
Dave Daly - Aug 3, 2002 9:53 am
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: June 1995Having only climbed for just 2 years before going up Mt. Clark (1995), this was a hallmark ascent for things to come. My love for backcountry climbing blossomed upon taking the new challenges Clark offered. Nice exposure and casual technical climbing. I'll never forget the experience!
HikeMonkey - Jun 20, 2002 8:48 am
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: June 23, 2000Luckily I was only "nearly petrified" so I was able to reach the summit anyway.
Bob Burd - Aug 29, 2001 10:25 pm
Route Climbed: NW Arete Date Climbed: June 23, 2000We climbed Mt. Starr King in the morning, then hauled our butts over to Mt. Clark. It was a long haul. We were exhausted when we reached the arete, so we napped for a while, then climbed late in the afternoon. I thought it was exhilarating. We bivied on the west side of the arete near the base, which was quite nice, then hiked out the next morning. Trip report