Yes, the West Ridge of White Mountain Peak has been climbed a few times, however, there is very little printed information on this route. There is a link to Erik Siering's DPS (Sierra Club - Angeles Chapter - Desert Peaks Section) Trip Report under the Miscellaneous Info section that I just copied up to the 2nd paragraph so it's easier to find. 9,000 feet in elevation gain in 10 miles with formations called "The Little Slope of Horrors" and "The Ghastly Ridge" - sounds like an adventure! It would be nice if someone went with a GPS and digital camera ;-)
All the information I need to know for hiking up White Mountain. The page is my excellent guidebook for ascending the mountain in september when I go to the US for a holiday.
Thanks for the vote and checking out the links Vladimir! The USFS has a habit of changing their URL's every once in a while. I've updated a URL and removed some references to pages that don't seem to exist anymore. Let me know if you find any others.
I definitely wouldn't call it a smooth dirt road. It is, however, navigable by regular cars- I've been up there a few times, & no flat tires yet. If anything, letting some air out of ones tires before driving it would decrease the likelihood of getting a flat on the sharp rocks.
Rahel Maria Liu - Jan 26, 2002 6:01 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHi John,
perfect page as well! Rahel
gordonye - Feb 5, 2002 9:21 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page! My question is: has the west ridge route ever been documented? Has anyone done it?
John - Feb 6, 2002 9:40 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentGordon,
Yes, the West Ridge of White Mountain Peak has been climbed a few times, however, there is very little printed information on this route. There is a link to Erik Siering's DPS (Sierra Club - Angeles Chapter - Desert Peaks Section) Trip Report under the Miscellaneous Info section that I just copied up to the 2nd paragraph so it's easier to find. 9,000 feet in elevation gain in 10 miles with formations called "The Little Slope of Horrors" and "The Ghastly Ridge" - sounds like an adventure! It would be nice if someone went with a GPS and digital camera ;-)
John
mdostby - Apr 2, 2002 2:15 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page.
Rockhopper - Jul 24, 2002 5:41 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAll the information I need to know for hiking up White Mountain. The page is my excellent guidebook for ascending the mountain in september when I go to the US for a holiday.
Dave K - Jan 22, 2003 5:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAn excellent page for a wonderful mountain. I love the White Mountains!
mrolph - Jan 23, 2003 10:01 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother nice page!
keema - Aug 19, 2003 9:55 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent page. Good job.
vladimirjo - Aug 22, 2003 1:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI like this page, but
some links are broken:
as:
USDA FS: Hiking White Mountain Peak
USDA FS: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
John - Sep 16, 2003 4:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and checking out the links Vladimir! The USFS has a habit of changing their URL's every once in a while. I've updated a URL and removed some references to pages that don't seem to exist anymore. Let me know if you find any others.
John - Sep 23, 2003 8:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentAwesome! Let us know how you enjoyed it out there. Sunrise up there is awesome!
rgreene - Oct 24, 2003 2:17 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood information!
vertx - Mar 26, 2004 4:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page ... Awesome pictures!
Dean - Mar 30, 2004 6:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page. I corrected my West Ridge trip report since you have it on the front page. I'll be doing this one this summer.
KathyW - Jun 5, 2005 8:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThis page is great!
JasonH - Apr 9, 2006 2:44 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAwesome looking page. It is very informative.
tarol - Mar 11, 2010 7:34 pm - Voted 10/10
4wheelbob's successful summitMy friend Bob "4wheelbob" Coomber, climbed White Mountain Peak in a wheelchair in 2007 :) Here's the scoop
sbeerbower - May 17, 2010 12:28 pm - Hasn't voted
White Mtn flat tiresWhat is with all the flat tires on this smooth dirt road I see in all the pictures?
sbeerbower - May 17, 2010 12:29 pm - Hasn't voted
White Mtn flat tiresWhat is with all the flat tires on this smooth dirt road I see in all the pictures?
Diggler - May 17, 2010 3:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: White Mtn flat tiresI definitely wouldn't call it a smooth dirt road. It is, however, navigable by regular cars- I've been up there a few times, & no flat tires yet. If anything, letting some air out of ones tires before driving it would decrease the likelihood of getting a flat on the sharp rocks.