Donno - Aug 13, 2013 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2004
Solo
Soloed from Saddlebag Lake. Gene took rest day.
AceSierra - Aug 8, 2013 11:47 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2013
Surprisingly Awesome
From Sawmill Campground. I prefer off-trail hiking, much more stimulating. This offers a decent amount of that, and the summit block offered the right amount of exposure for a chickensh!t like me. Kind of stands alone, most of the other big peaks were quite a ways away...a different perspective from the top.
Haddadb - Jul 15, 2013 12:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
Saddlebag to Summit
Great climb. Started at Saddlebag campground, and went up the South-East ridge to the Summit. Returned via the same route.
Climbed the East Ridge from Saddlebag, including the "East Buttress." Some of the chutes up the buttress seemed to end in Class 4 or 5 climbing--or, at least the chute I climbed up did. But I was able to traverse through a notch out of the chute and into another to keep it Class 3. The ridge to the summit was pretty thrilling too.
I agree with some other people here that patrons of this route should climb the ridge directly from Saddlebag instead of trying to traverse around the lower contours to the base of the East Buttress. That was very tedious and somewhat unpleasant.
Ze - Jul 7, 2013 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
via Alpine Lake
beautiful views, fun route. With pBerg and 5 others.
pBerg - Jul 2, 2013 11:55 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
from Sawmill Campground
I went into a Mt. Conness trip as a bit of an afterthought, not really thinking much of it aside from it being just another Yosemite/Sierra peak. But wow, I absolutely loved it. It is a phenomenal choice for a midrange day hike out of Tuolumne, much better than Dana or the other popular ones. It has great views, exciting exposure, some glissading options, and the last 300-400ft of exposed scrambling was a blast! I’d consider it more of a Class 2 with significant exposure; for example, on the left and right may be a 40-200ft drop off, but ahead of you you’ve got a good 1-3ft wide line of boulders to scramble on. I dunno. It was enough to make me take deliberate steps/holds but not enough to trigger panic. Trip report/GPX Track
wleuzinger - Jul 1, 2013 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Via Young Lakes
One of the best summits I have ever been on top of. Great class 2 section to the top. Mosquitos were terrible until almost 12,000 feet in elevation but totally worth it.
A Bit - May 4, 2013 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2012
Saddlebag Lake
Beautiful area and great views from the top.
MiguelVieira - Nov 15, 2012 12:59 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2008
East Ridge
Took the east ridge from Saddlebag Lake. Some nice scrambling on solid sparkling granite.
telemarkdude - Nov 14, 2012 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1986
North Ridge
Loved the rock on this route; lots of variation. Descended via the leftmost snow couloir; had to negotiate a bergshrund down below. Recommended.
Vic Hanson - Oct 23, 2012 4:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2012
Missed route
Started at Saddlebag TH but missed the trail going to the left from the dam and went around to the right, so went up the East Ridge from Conness Lakes. I followed the ridge until I reached a spot that was too scarey for me to do alone so bailed down a chimney to the south and then traversed across the rocks to connect with the normal route up the scree and rocks back up to the ridge and then across to the summit. Loved the cool rocky trail on the final summit climb!
emilie - Oct 22, 2012 12:30 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2012
South Slope from the East
Thankful to do this on a day with absolutely glorious weather and with a fun group of people, one of whom knew the route. The third class bit at the top was very fun and the views are spectacular! Highly recommend as a very reasonable non-technical route.
gordonye - Oct 15, 2012 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2012
East Ridge via Alpine Lake repeat
Repeat of my original climb 13 years ago, under condition of a light snow cover with Mike Chen. Just as I remembered, very enjoyable scrambling with hardly any loose rock, each twist and turn of the route reveal dramatic scenery. This is a true classic.
edge17 - Oct 9, 2012 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2012
East Ridge
Great weather. Got a bit off track, but made for a more fun day. With gaby and dan.
bechtt - Oct 8, 2012 8:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2012
North Ridge
With Laura M and Tom G. Threw in North Peak from the saddle.
pkrasilnikov - Sep 28, 2012 6:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
North Ridge
Simul climbed most of the 5.6 part with Oleg. 18 hours RT, lost trail on the way back about a million times.
mengbo - Sep 24, 2012 1:38 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2012
East Ridge via Alpine Lake
Hiked with Jean. It is my 2nd time. Very enjoyable route-finding, scramble and climb. Solid rocks.
muajee - Sep 17, 2012 3:42 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2010
from East Ridge via Alpine Lake
Fun scrambling and one of my favorite summits!! Next time, it'd be from the North Ridge... and West Ridge!
trexkerry - Sep 16, 2012 12:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2012
From Saddlebag
My first scramble was a lot of fun, had some route finding issues and had to backtrack a couple of times but really liked the scrambling aspect. Final few hundred feet were very enjoyable.
Donno - Aug 13, 2013 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2004
SoloSoloed from Saddlebag Lake. Gene took rest day.
AceSierra - Aug 8, 2013 11:47 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2013
Surprisingly AwesomeFrom Sawmill Campground. I prefer off-trail hiking, much more stimulating. This offers a decent amount of that, and the summit block offered the right amount of exposure for a chickensh!t like me. Kind of stands alone, most of the other big peaks were quite a ways away...a different perspective from the top.
Haddadb - Jul 15, 2013 12:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
Saddlebag to SummitGreat climb. Started at Saddlebag campground, and went up the South-East ridge to the Summit. Returned via the same route.
Couldnt have had better weather.
Climbed with Jon Berry
CWessels - Jul 14, 2013 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013
Via East RidgeClimbed the East Ridge from Saddlebag, including the "East Buttress." Some of the chutes up the buttress seemed to end in Class 4 or 5 climbing--or, at least the chute I climbed up did. But I was able to traverse through a notch out of the chute and into another to keep it Class 3. The ridge to the summit was pretty thrilling too.
I agree with some other people here that patrons of this route should climb the ridge directly from Saddlebag instead of trying to traverse around the lower contours to the base of the East Buttress. That was very tedious and somewhat unpleasant.
Ze - Jul 7, 2013 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
via Alpine Lakebeautiful views, fun route. With pBerg and 5 others.
pBerg - Jul 2, 2013 11:55 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
from Sawmill CampgroundI went into a Mt. Conness trip as a bit of an afterthought, not really thinking much of it aside from it being just another Yosemite/Sierra peak. But wow, I absolutely loved it. It is a phenomenal choice for a midrange day hike out of Tuolumne, much better than Dana or the other popular ones. It has great views, exciting exposure, some glissading options, and the last 300-400ft of exposed scrambling was a blast! I’d consider it more of a Class 2 with significant exposure; for example, on the left and right may be a 40-200ft drop off, but ahead of you you’ve got a good 1-3ft wide line of boulders to scramble on. I dunno. It was enough to make me take deliberate steps/holds but not enough to trigger panic. Trip report/GPX Track
wleuzinger - Jul 1, 2013 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Via Young LakesOne of the best summits I have ever been on top of. Great class 2 section to the top. Mosquitos were terrible until almost 12,000 feet in elevation but totally worth it.
A Bit - May 4, 2013 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2012
Saddlebag LakeBeautiful area and great views from the top.
MiguelVieira - Nov 15, 2012 12:59 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2008
East RidgeTook the east ridge from Saddlebag Lake. Some nice scrambling on solid sparkling granite.
telemarkdude - Nov 14, 2012 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1986
North RidgeLoved the rock on this route; lots of variation. Descended via the leftmost snow couloir; had to negotiate a bergshrund down below. Recommended.
Vic Hanson - Oct 23, 2012 4:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2012
Missed routeStarted at Saddlebag TH but missed the trail going to the left from the dam and went around to the right, so went up the East Ridge from Conness Lakes. I followed the ridge until I reached a spot that was too scarey for me to do alone so bailed down a chimney to the south and then traversed across the rocks to connect with the normal route up the scree and rocks back up to the ridge and then across to the summit. Loved the cool rocky trail on the final summit climb!
emilie - Oct 22, 2012 12:30 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2012
South Slope from the EastThankful to do this on a day with absolutely glorious weather and with a fun group of people, one of whom knew the route. The third class bit at the top was very fun and the views are spectacular! Highly recommend as a very reasonable non-technical route.
gordonye - Oct 15, 2012 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2012
East Ridge via Alpine Lake repeatRepeat of my original climb 13 years ago, under condition of a light snow cover with Mike Chen. Just as I remembered, very enjoyable scrambling with hardly any loose rock, each twist and turn of the route reveal dramatic scenery. This is a true classic.
edge17 - Oct 9, 2012 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2012
East RidgeGreat weather. Got a bit off track, but made for a more fun day. With gaby and dan.
bechtt - Oct 8, 2012 8:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2012
North RidgeWith Laura M and Tom G. Threw in North Peak from the saddle.
pkrasilnikov - Sep 28, 2012 6:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
North RidgeSimul climbed most of the 5.6 part with Oleg. 18 hours RT, lost trail on the way back about a million times.
mengbo - Sep 24, 2012 1:38 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2012
East Ridge via Alpine LakeHiked with Jean. It is my 2nd time. Very enjoyable route-finding, scramble and climb. Solid rocks.
muajee - Sep 17, 2012 3:42 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2010
from East Ridge via Alpine LakeFun scrambling and one of my favorite summits!! Next time, it'd be from the North Ridge... and West Ridge!
trexkerry - Sep 16, 2012 12:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2012
From SaddlebagMy first scramble was a lot of fun, had some route finding issues and had to backtrack a couple of times but really liked the scrambling aspect. Final few hundred feet were very enjoyable.
lizklevy - Sep 10, 2012 10:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012
North Ridge via NW Ridge of North PeakLinked the North Ridge of Mt. Conness with the NW Ridge of North Peak. Great day!