Holk - Feb 24, 2010 2:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2009
Polar Opposites
Tried this on June 10, 2009 and was caught in a snow/hail storm along the ridge. Came back One month later to a successful summit off of an alpine start (immediately after a full days work and full night's drive down from Portland) on what would become a 104 degree day.
SierraSunrise85 - Jan 21, 2010 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2008
Awesome climbing, great views
Thielsen was the last climb I did while I was working for the Forest Service in the Umpqua National Forest. Climbed with my buddies from the Botany department and our other friend, who happened to be doing Wilderness Patrol that day. We got good beta, so we didn't bring a rope or any pro, none needed. Just have faith that all the holds are there. Really fun climb to the top and nice summit pinnacle.
nice peak with ok rock, great views and a grand scree slope to ski.
Snowslogger - Dec 30, 2009 3:48 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 1999
Last major Oregon volcano
This was my last major Oregon volcano climbed, and a fun one. We roped up for it having never been here before, which probably wasn't necessary, but made it fun.
Second time took my teenage son, his friend, and dad up - definitely roped them up.
jcking2447 - Dec 6, 2009 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
By far the best climb yet
Camped at the trail head then started hiking early in the morning. The best part is the last 80 feet! craziest climb iv done yet, but well worth it!
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2008
5th time
Not so sure what the date was on this one, only that it was in August with my friend Scott. We got to the summit in less than three hours.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2007
4th time
This was my last climb of the mountain in 2007, went solo and got to the summit in 2:45, by far my best time. All told, took me a hair over five hours to do the whole thing, car to car.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
3rd time
Came back to Thielsen two months after my second ascent, to climb the mountain with my brother and my nephew, who didn't complete the summit.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
2nd time
This was my triumphant return to Thielsen, nearly ten years after my 1st climb. Went with Mike, my companion on the first, and his friend Art. What I remember the most is the hundreds of thousands of butterflies swarming the mountain that day.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 1998
1st climb ever!
This was my very first climb, full of adventure and craziness! My friend Mike first accidentally let his car roll off the embankment at the Apple Creek Trailhead, but luckily some hunters came by with a winch and pulled us out. I remember being terrified by the climb (ropeless) and the downclimb especially. I was hooked, though, and will always remember this particular climb.
I really liked the little 80 foot climb up the summit block. For a mediocre rock climber this should be cake (both up and down). Fantastic view from the top... I'm pretty sure that I remember actually looking down into Crater Lake. Way cool.
RyanMountain - Oct 4, 2009 7:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2009
Lovely fall day
After having drooled over thielsen for three years, I finally found the time to hike up there. The hike was no disappointment, and now the mountain is probably one of my favorites. The route is truly fun- lovely scenery, interesting geology, and a lil bit of excitement near the top. The crazy rock formations are probably the best part of the trip, right next to being able to see the water in Crater Lake from the top.
Finally, I've noticed there are a lot of conflicting reports on the difficulty of the summit block. Here's the down and dirty: The last bit of climbing is 80 to 100 feet in length over very good, solid rock. Yes, it is damned near vertical and could be rated a 5.1 climb. Although quite easy with lots of good holds, the summit is quite exposed; if you mess up and fall, you will probably plummet about 2000 feet to your death. No, there are no anchors on top; bring some slings. Rappelling off the top is hella fun. If you don't have a rope, the downclimb should be pretty easy. Summary: Unless you're a little girl, you can do it.
Have fun!
rmick25 - Sep 4, 2009 3:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2007
Great day hike
One of my favorite Oregon summits. Witnessed one of the grandest sunset's of my life just below the summit!
apachedino - Jul 5, 2009 2:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2009
Fun scramble
Just wish the 4th class was longer. It was so much fun, but shorter than I thought.
Went up with some friends and loved it! So the next weekend, went up again with two different friends.
I don't know what to call this route... Came north on the PCT and lost the trail promptly. Came over the SW ridge and into the bowl, then turned East and went straight up the snow and scree face ( the first trip, we popped on top of the peak to the south first).
Nice and easy scramble up the summit block. Prepped me a little for Broken Top and Mt. Washington later in the year.
Love this mountain! Will probably be a favorite for a little while.
verdeleone - Oct 29, 2008 3:09 am Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2008
Glorious fall day
Slip and trudge to the top with D. The summit block was a fun challenge. Feels good to have accomplished a long-time goal.
Fred Spicker - Sep 15, 2008 8:11 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
West Ridge
Climbed with Moni.
Moni - Sep 11, 2008 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
Fine day
With Fred. Great weather and good views.
crnhlio - Sep 2, 2008 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2004
Holk - Feb 24, 2010 2:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2009
Polar OppositesTried this on June 10, 2009 and was caught in a snow/hail storm along the ridge. Came back One month later to a successful summit off of an alpine start (immediately after a full days work and full night's drive down from Portland) on what would become a 104 degree day.
SierraSunrise85 - Jan 21, 2010 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2008
Awesome climbing, great viewsThielsen was the last climb I did while I was working for the Forest Service in the Umpqua National Forest. Climbed with my buddies from the Botany department and our other friend, who happened to be doing Wilderness Patrol that day. We got good beta, so we didn't bring a rope or any pro, none needed. Just have faith that all the holds are there. Really fun climb to the top and nice summit pinnacle.
mtncorg - Jan 14, 2010 11:07 pm
up the west ridgenice peak with ok rock, great views and a grand scree slope to ski.
Snowslogger - Dec 30, 2009 3:48 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 1999
Last major Oregon volcanoThis was my last major Oregon volcano climbed, and a fun one. We roped up for it having never been here before, which probably wasn't necessary, but made it fun.
Second time took my teenage son, his friend, and dad up - definitely roped them up.
jcking2447 - Dec 6, 2009 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
By far the best climb yetCamped at the trail head then started hiking early in the morning. The best part is the last 80 feet! craziest climb iv done yet, but well worth it!
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2008
5th timeNot so sure what the date was on this one, only that it was in August with my friend Scott. We got to the summit in less than three hours.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2007
4th timeThis was my last climb of the mountain in 2007, went solo and got to the summit in 2:45, by far my best time. All told, took me a hair over five hours to do the whole thing, car to car.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
3rd timeCame back to Thielsen two months after my second ascent, to climb the mountain with my brother and my nephew, who didn't complete the summit.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
2nd timeThis was my triumphant return to Thielsen, nearly ten years after my 1st climb. Went with Mike, my companion on the first, and his friend Art. What I remember the most is the hundreds of thousands of butterflies swarming the mountain that day.
alpinedon - Nov 21, 2009 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 1998
1st climb ever!This was my very first climb, full of adventure and craziness! My friend Mike first accidentally let his car roll off the embankment at the Apple Creek Trailhead, but luckily some hunters came by with a winch and pulled us out. I remember being terrified by the climb (ropeless) and the downclimb especially. I was hooked, though, and will always remember this particular climb.
jamesmh - Nov 17, 2009 1:08 am
Cool summit blockI really liked the little 80 foot climb up the summit block. For a mediocre rock climber this should be cake (both up and down). Fantastic view from the top... I'm pretty sure that I remember actually looking down into Crater Lake. Way cool.
RyanMountain - Oct 4, 2009 7:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2009
Lovely fall dayAfter having drooled over thielsen for three years, I finally found the time to hike up there. The hike was no disappointment, and now the mountain is probably one of my favorites. The route is truly fun- lovely scenery, interesting geology, and a lil bit of excitement near the top. The crazy rock formations are probably the best part of the trip, right next to being able to see the water in Crater Lake from the top.
Finally, I've noticed there are a lot of conflicting reports on the difficulty of the summit block. Here's the down and dirty: The last bit of climbing is 80 to 100 feet in length over very good, solid rock. Yes, it is damned near vertical and could be rated a 5.1 climb. Although quite easy with lots of good holds, the summit is quite exposed; if you mess up and fall, you will probably plummet about 2000 feet to your death. No, there are no anchors on top; bring some slings. Rappelling off the top is hella fun. If you don't have a rope, the downclimb should be pretty easy. Summary: Unless you're a little girl, you can do it.
Have fun!
rmick25 - Sep 4, 2009 3:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2007
Great day hikeOne of my favorite Oregon summits. Witnessed one of the grandest sunset's of my life just below the summit!
apachedino - Jul 5, 2009 2:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2009
Fun scrambleJust wish the 4th class was longer. It was so much fun, but shorter than I thought.
ikedog50 - Mar 5, 2009 12:15 pm
Did ityay
Pallando - Nov 24, 2008 10:25 pm
Two tripsWent up with some friends and loved it! So the next weekend, went up again with two different friends.
I don't know what to call this route... Came north on the PCT and lost the trail promptly. Came over the SW ridge and into the bowl, then turned East and went straight up the snow and scree face ( the first trip, we popped on top of the peak to the south first).
Nice and easy scramble up the summit block. Prepped me a little for Broken Top and Mt. Washington later in the year.
Love this mountain! Will probably be a favorite for a little while.
verdeleone - Oct 29, 2008 3:09 am Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2008
Glorious fall daySlip and trudge to the top with D. The summit block was a fun challenge. Feels good to have accomplished a long-time goal.
Fred Spicker - Sep 15, 2008 8:11 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
West RidgeClimbed with Moni.
Moni - Sep 11, 2008 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
Fine dayWith Fred. Great weather and good views.
crnhlio - Sep 2, 2008 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2004
West RidgeFun solo, and later the GF's first Mtn!