dhoffman - Nov 15, 2010 7:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2010
Bad climb, great summit block
The scree on the Golden Trout Lake side was horrible and made for a very tough climb. But the short class 3 sections at the summit are worth the effort.
Michael Graupe - Oct 8, 2010 7:33 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2010
South Ridge
Wanted to dayhike East Vidette but the weather was unstable with rain already in the morning. Climbed Gould instead and continued on to Dragon. Tried Kearsarge Peak as well but got turned back below Lilley Pass by thunder and strong rain.
Up the same way as about everyone else, but with a full pack as I was heading to Rixford next and then down for 5 others over a 4 day trip. Nice route overall.
dshoshone - Jun 19, 2010 10:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2010
Pass
Quick dayhike with the dog.. 3 1/2 hrs. c/c
Also did the Dragon - Gould traverse a month later
Easy walk up from the Pass with a little scramble at the end. Great view into the Rae Lakes from the north side of the little rock plain just north of the peak.
bryangast - Jan 9, 2010 3:21 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2008
Windy
Since this was a solo summit the high wind that day kept me off the last 7 feet of the summit block.
Yes, except the summit block, which I came back and finally climbed on 11-15-09.
Guilty - Nov 4, 2009 3:19 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2009
Traverse from Rixford
Couple hours hike from Mt. Rixford. I agree with the guy below about the summit block.
cdewhurst - Oct 15, 2009 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2009
cdewhurst
Came from Dragon Peak with cab. another fun climb to the peak. Coming down was fun and the trail to the lot was welcome after boulder hopping and scrambling.
cab - Oct 13, 2009 3:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2009
Traverse from Dragon Peak
Climbed with cdewhurst. Fun traverse from Dragon Peak. Enjoyed climbing the summit block and the scree ski back towards Kearsarge Pass. Weather was pretty cold (low-mid 40's) and a bit windy. Didn't see another person all day.
hikinedd - Oct 2, 2009 11:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2009
From Rixford
Gorgeous day, but a bit too windy to stay long at the top. Terrific scree ski down the main chute leading directly to Kearsarge Lakes.
tonyo - Sep 14, 2009 8:26 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2009
South Ridge
The fun rocks at the top and the views make the slog from the pass worthwhile. Clouds threatened rain on the entire hike.
derbilly - Aug 22, 2009 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
dhoffman - Nov 15, 2010 7:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2010
Bad climb, great summit blockThe scree on the Golden Trout Lake side was horrible and made for a very tough climb. But the short class 3 sections at the summit are worth the effort.
Michael Graupe - Oct 8, 2010 7:33 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2010
South RidgeWanted to dayhike East Vidette but the weather was unstable with rain already in the morning. Climbed Gould instead and continued on to Dragon. Tried Kearsarge Peak as well but got turned back below Lilley Pass by thunder and strong rain.
96avs01 - Sep 26, 2010 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2010
Traverse from DragonFun finish on an otherwise uninspiring peak. Not even the slightest breeze on the summit, with lots of smoke filling the valleys to the West.
Day Hiker - Sep 20, 2010 1:12 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2010
Via Kearsarge PassNice little summit boulder. I felt it was necessary to climb up and stand on it. So I did.
Great socializing opportunities at Kearsarge Pass on the way up added a good hour of bullshitting to my trip.
Kara - Sep 8, 2010 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2010
From Kearsarge PassFun summit boulders.
Daria - Aug 16, 2010 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2009
Dragon, GouldComing from Dragon-cool summit blocks for an otherwise not very exciting peak.
oliverkalt - Aug 8, 2010 3:32 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2010
Ski tripThis was one of the best ski descents I can remember. Perfect corn conditions from top to bottom.
jonhersh - Jul 27, 2010 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2001
From the PassFrom Kearsarge.
kraymes - Jul 12, 2010 11:41 pm Date Climbed: Apr 8, 1992
Solo skiI remember doing this, but I don't remember much.
mrchad9 - Jul 7, 2010 2:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2010
South RidgeUp the same way as about everyone else, but with a full pack as I was heading to Rixford next and then down for 5 others over a 4 day trip. Nice route overall.
dshoshone - Jun 19, 2010 10:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2010
PassQuick dayhike with the dog.. 3 1/2 hrs. c/c
Also did the Dragon - Gould traverse a month later
2x
mtncorg - Jan 14, 2010 10:13 pm
nice diversion from kearsarge passEasy walk up from the Pass with a little scramble at the end. Great view into the Rae Lakes from the north side of the little rock plain just north of the peak.
bryangast - Jan 9, 2010 3:21 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2008
WindySince this was a solo summit the high wind that day kept me off the last 7 feet of the summit block.
Princess Buttercup - Nov 30, 2009 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
Nice leg stretchYes, except the summit block, which I came back and finally climbed on 11-15-09.
Guilty - Nov 4, 2009 3:19 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2009
Traverse from RixfordCouple hours hike from Mt. Rixford. I agree with the guy below about the summit block.
cdewhurst - Oct 15, 2009 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2009
cdewhurstCame from Dragon Peak with cab. another fun climb to the peak. Coming down was fun and the trail to the lot was welcome after boulder hopping and scrambling.
cab - Oct 13, 2009 3:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2009
Traverse from Dragon PeakClimbed with cdewhurst. Fun traverse from Dragon Peak. Enjoyed climbing the summit block and the scree ski back towards Kearsarge Pass. Weather was pretty cold (low-mid 40's) and a bit windy. Didn't see another person all day.
hikinedd - Oct 2, 2009 11:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2009
From RixfordGorgeous day, but a bit too windy to stay long at the top. Terrific scree ski down the main chute leading directly to Kearsarge Lakes.
tonyo - Sep 14, 2009 8:26 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2009
South RidgeThe fun rocks at the top and the views make the slog from the pass worthwhile. Clouds threatened rain on the entire hike.
derbilly - Aug 22, 2009 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
Challenge day 9Traversed from Dragon Peak.