IronHiker - Aug 22, 2022 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2022
After Chocolate
Solo trip. Went around Saddlerock Lake and refilled water. Sandy and slippery until the last 400' where boulders took over. Class 3 at the top on the right side of the summit, though not exposed. Two young men were on the summit when I arrived. Massive views of Cloudripper, Picture Puzzle, and Agassiz. Much faster coming down.
Really enjoyable peak. It was my son's first big mountain, did it on day 2 of a 3-day backpack. Awful winds in camp and on the lower slopes, but it was surprisingly really nice on the summit. We ventured into a lot of Class 3 boulder scrambling on the way up, found the Class 2 option heading down.
Romain - Aug 31, 2017 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2017
I keep forgetting the record snow year, as most of the SE slope was still blanketed. Brought crampons but no axe, was steeper than I expected. Crappy variable snow led to tedious and careful step-kicking. The way down was more adventurous than the way up.
trexkerry - Aug 14, 2016 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
SE Slope
Quite a scenic hike out of South Lake, took the trail to just past Saddlerock Lake, a use trail leads to a small cabin, from there its cross country across the lake outlet, then up semi-steep slopes to about 12,000 feet where you get a nice break and the peak becomes obvious, just start heading up. There is a use trail for 2/3 of the way up, although this is better for descent, staying to the left (south) of the summit is better (right side has massive sized boulders). Two competing high points within about 50 feet of each other, didn't find a register at either location. One other hiker was leaving summit as we arrived, then once we got back to the trail by Saddlerock Lake we ran into a group of about 6 young women who were heading to Mt. Goode and we shared some route beta (it was 3 PM so hopefully they were going to camp and try the next day).
From Bishop Pass trail I made a right turn just passed Saddlerock Lake. I thought the route would take me up the miserable looking SE Slope. But I stood on to the right, on the rocky ridge untill I got to the bowl. From there, up to the summit, it wasn't bad. It took 3 hours from parking lot to summit.
mengbo - Jun 6, 2016 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2016
SE slope
Without snow, 6 hours may be sufficient; with at least 1500 ft steep snow climb, Jean and I spent 10 hours on it.
austinorville1 - Oct 20, 2015 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2015
Goode day!
Climbed/hiked Goode from camp at saddlerock lake. Snowed on our way up and down! Next day we woke up at saddlerock to everything covered with probably half a foot of snow or so. Glad we did it on the 17 not the 18! Great way to spend my birthday weekend. Def some class 3 towards the top also! Couldnt tell if we summited the correect peak or not because of the fog/snow but we were re-assured by the summit register!
hgrapid - Aug 9, 2015 12:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
6 on top
Group of 11, but only 6 made the summit. The route we attempted was definitely Class 3. Passed the false summit and had to descend an exposed knife edge to the true summit. Scary stuff!
Great day to be out in the mountains with unobstructed 360 degree views from the summit. Loose dirt was a pain but the climbing near the top was fun. Also could see Mount Whitney.
Donno - Sep 24, 2013 12:58 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2013
SE Slope
Scrambled up to summit and traversed to Mt No Goode w/ Rahil, Peter, & Reza. 7hr r/t from Bishop Lake bivy.
I was hoping to do this via the north buttress, but I needed something easy to clear the head, and was in the area.
Fairweather - Oct 27, 2012 12:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
Day hike from South Lake
Short day hike with son during a week long string of Eastern Sierra Peak climbs. Great weather - as it was all week.
Vitaliy M. - Sep 4, 2012 11:27 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2012
North Buttress III 5.9
Climbed with Amy as a day hike from South Lake. Did not have to walk even a minute with a headlamp. Started at sunrise, came back before sun set. North buttress was a nice route. Led the crux pitch which was awesome. Linked with 5.8 chimney.
IronHiker - Aug 22, 2022 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2022
After ChocolateSolo trip. Went around Saddlerock Lake and refilled water. Sandy and slippery until the last 400' where boulders took over. Class 3 at the top on the right side of the summit, though not exposed. Two young men were on the summit when I arrived. Massive views of Cloudripper, Picture Puzzle, and Agassiz. Much faster coming down.
Trip report
jfrishmanIII - Sep 16, 2018 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2018
WindyReally enjoyable peak. It was my son's first big mountain, did it on day 2 of a 3-day backpack. Awful winds in camp and on the lower slopes, but it was surprisingly really nice on the summit. We ventured into a lot of Class 3 boulder scrambling on the way up, found the Class 2 option heading down.
Romain - Aug 31, 2017 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2017
Southeast slopeWith my 14 y.o. daughter Claire. Trip report.
AceSierra - Jul 30, 2017 11:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2017
Crappy snow made it tougherI keep forgetting the record snow year, as most of the SE slope was still blanketed. Brought crampons but no axe, was steeper than I expected. Crappy variable snow led to tedious and careful step-kicking. The way down was more adventurous than the way up.
trexkerry - Aug 14, 2016 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
SE SlopeQuite a scenic hike out of South Lake, took the trail to just past Saddlerock Lake, a use trail leads to a small cabin, from there its cross country across the lake outlet, then up semi-steep slopes to about 12,000 feet where you get a nice break and the peak becomes obvious, just start heading up. There is a use trail for 2/3 of the way up, although this is better for descent, staying to the left (south) of the summit is better (right side has massive sized boulders). Two competing high points within about 50 feet of each other, didn't find a register at either location. One other hiker was leaving summit as we arrived, then once we got back to the trail by Saddlerock Lake we ran into a group of about 6 young women who were heading to Mt. Goode and we shared some route beta (it was 3 PM so hopefully they were going to camp and try the next day).
Diesel - Jul 22, 2016 12:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2016
East ridgeFrom Bishop Pass trail I made a right turn just passed Saddlerock Lake. I thought the route would take me up the miserable looking SE Slope. But I stood on to the right, on the rocky ridge untill I got to the bowl. From there, up to the summit, it wasn't bad. It took 3 hours from parking lot to summit.
mengbo - Jun 6, 2016 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2016
SE slopeWithout snow, 6 hours may be sufficient; with at least 1500 ft steep snow climb, Jean and I spent 10 hours on it.
austinorville1 - Oct 20, 2015 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2015
Goode day!Climbed/hiked Goode from camp at saddlerock lake. Snowed on our way up and down! Next day we woke up at saddlerock to everything covered with probably half a foot of snow or so. Glad we did it on the 17 not the 18! Great way to spend my birthday weekend. Def some class 3 towards the top also! Couldnt tell if we summited the correect peak or not because of the fog/snow but we were re-assured by the summit register!
hgrapid - Aug 9, 2015 12:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
6 on topGroup of 11, but only 6 made the summit. The route we attempted was definitely Class 3. Passed the false summit and had to descend an exposed knife edge to the true summit. Scary stuff!
CWessels - Jul 18, 2015 6:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2015
South RidgeTedious.
bechtt - Apr 25, 2015 5:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
Standard routeRest day on the Sierra Challenge
jdmorehouse - Nov 18, 2014 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2014
Easy DayAn easy day hike from South Lake. Fall colors were peaking. Outstanding day.
LincolnB - Aug 18, 2014 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2014
Easy dayEasy day during the Sierra Challenge 2014. The big boys climbed Langille.
xharv - Jul 25, 2014 3:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2014
SE SlopeFrom Bishop Lake. Some 15 parties signed up the register this year (2014), and about 55 parties in 2013.
SierraCJ - Jul 4, 2014 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2014
Independence DayGreat day to be out in the mountains with unobstructed 360 degree views from the summit. Loose dirt was a pain but the climbing near the top was fun. Also could see Mount Whitney.
Donno - Sep 24, 2013 12:58 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2013
SE SlopeScrambled up to summit and traversed to Mt No Goode w/ Rahil, Peter, & Reza. 7hr r/t from Bishop Lake bivy.
SkyPilot84 - Sep 10, 2013 11:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2013
Southeast Slope~2 hrs. from our camp at Saddlerock Lake.
seano - Sep 5, 2013 5:07 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2013
Standard routeI was hoping to do this via the north buttress, but I needed something easy to clear the head, and was in the area.
Fairweather - Oct 27, 2012 12:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
Day hike from South LakeShort day hike with son during a week long string of Eastern Sierra Peak climbs. Great weather - as it was all week.
Vitaliy M. - Sep 4, 2012 11:27 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2012
North Buttress III 5.9Climbed with Amy as a day hike from South Lake. Did not have to walk even a minute with a headlamp. Started at sunrise, came back before sun set. North buttress was a nice route. Led the crux pitch which was awesome. Linked with 5.8 chimney.