Thanks. I'd love to get out there again as well this summer. 4 or 5 others I would like to do. Was thinking about Aneroid Peak for a Spring one from looking at your trip info there. We'll see....
Yeah, we too have yet to nail Aneroid. Also thinking about Chief Joseph Mtn. as a good (day) hike. Would love to do Eagle Cap but that's a VERY solid overnighter (ideally would need 3 days).
Brian Jenkins - Jan 28, 2003 11:52 am - Hasn't voted
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Yeah, my ideal trip there this summer would be to Climb Twin Peaks and Sawtooth Peak one day at the Hurricane Creek trailhead on day one. Hike down and summit Sacajawea and camp somewhere coming back to the Creek (if one couldn't just descend the scree on the west side, not sure if that is viable or if there are cliffs). Then on day 3 hike to Eagle Cap. Day 4 summit the Cap and hike out. We'll see though. I have so many climbing/hiking "plans" already for this summer, I wonder which ones will really happen....
Nicely done. The text and photos are informative. I would like to see more pictures of this big and colorful area, so you Oregon climbers get on it! The area reminds me of Colorado more than any other part of Oregon I've seen on SP yet.
I grew up about an hour from this area, and now live 4 hours north of the Wallowas. Until your page I had absolutely no appreciation of this region. Thank you!
Brian Jenkins - Feb 23, 2004 11:12 am - Hasn't voted
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Glad you enjoyed it. It's one of my favorite areas in Oregon.
I must say I really like that main Overview pic! I've always been a bit perplexed at its relatively low rating, but at least the important people like it. Thanks.
This was the page that led me to discover summitpost--had googled Sacajawea. Thank you, thank you, thank you'
Comments that I hope are helpful.
1. The areas under high angle limestone seemed to have a steady low frequency rain of generally small pieces of rock really whizzing down, with an occasional big thumper.
2. The limestone in the lower angle SE Ridge can go from solid to stuff you can step through in a single stride.
3. Per a climber I talked to, one of the rangers says there have been a few parties trying "big wall techniques" on the huge E face/wall, but have had problems with rockfall and friable zones.
4. A guess, but beautiful Thorp Creek Basin looks like it may be Oregon's biggest avalanche sump in winter and early spring.
5. Thorp Creek and the surrounding peaks may be Oregon's most spectacular alpine area.
Bob Bolton - Jul 31, 2002 8:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat job Brian!
Dean - Dec 26, 2002 4:30 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNicely done. I'm hoping to get to this one this coming summer so the info is helpful. Thank you.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 26, 2002 9:39 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks. Hope you enjoy that area as much as I do.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 27, 2002 9:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
rpc - Jan 27, 2003 5:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent page.
couting down the days till summer - would be great to nail a few more Wallowa giants incl. this one.
Brian Jenkins - Jan 28, 2003 9:07 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks. I'd love to get out there again as well this summer. 4 or 5 others I would like to do. Was thinking about Aneroid Peak for a Spring one from looking at your trip info there. We'll see....
rpc - Jan 28, 2003 9:22 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYeah, we too have yet to nail Aneroid. Also thinking about Chief Joseph Mtn. as a good (day) hike. Would love to do Eagle Cap but that's a VERY solid overnighter (ideally would need 3 days).
Brian Jenkins - Jan 28, 2003 11:52 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentYeah, my ideal trip there this summer would be to Climb Twin Peaks and Sawtooth Peak one day at the Hurricane Creek trailhead on day one. Hike down and summit Sacajawea and camp somewhere coming back to the Creek (if one couldn't just descend the scree on the west side, not sure if that is viable or if there are cliffs). Then on day 3 hike to Eagle Cap. Day 4 summit the Cap and hike out. We'll see though. I have so many climbing/hiking "plans" already for this summer, I wonder which ones will really happen....
rpc - Jan 28, 2003 12:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled Comment...that kind of marathon would deserve a trip report!
That's quite a work out you're proposing Brian!!!
sounds really cool.
Aaron Johnson - May 5, 2003 9:01 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNicely done. The text and photos are informative. I would like to see more pictures of this big and colorful area, so you Oregon climbers get on it! The area reminds me of Colorado more than any other part of Oregon I've seen on SP yet.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 14, 2003 8:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote!
Sharon - Feb 23, 2004 2:14 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI grew up about an hour from this area, and now live 4 hours north of the Wallowas. Until your page I had absolutely no appreciation of this region. Thank you!
Brian Jenkins - Feb 23, 2004 11:12 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentGlad you enjoyed it. It's one of my favorite areas in Oregon.
Brian Jenkins - Apr 29, 2004 11:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 29, 2004 12:52 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHey Dennis. Thanks for all the votes. My, you were busy tonight. :- )
Dennis Poulin - Dec 29, 2004 11:04 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI'm just dreaming about getting back into the mountains. You have lots of good stuff posted. keep up the good work.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 29, 2004 7:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks. Keep thinking about North Sister this summer!
Dennis Poulin - Dec 29, 2004 10:13 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNorth Sister is definitely on my list. I will camp out there all summer if I have to get that bad girl!!
mrh - Mar 1, 2006 10:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Overview picI must say I really like that main Overview pic! I've always been a bit perplexed at its relatively low rating, but at least the important people like it. Thanks.
donhaller3 - Feb 26, 2007 8:56 am - Voted 10/10
Great site.This was the page that led me to discover summitpost--had googled Sacajawea. Thank you, thank you, thank you'
Comments that I hope are helpful.
1. The areas under high angle limestone seemed to have a steady low frequency rain of generally small pieces of rock really whizzing down, with an occasional big thumper.
2. The limestone in the lower angle SE Ridge can go from solid to stuff you can step through in a single stride.
3. Per a climber I talked to, one of the rangers says there have been a few parties trying "big wall techniques" on the huge E face/wall, but have had problems with rockfall and friable zones.
4. A guess, but beautiful Thorp Creek Basin looks like it may be Oregon's biggest avalanche sump in winter and early spring.
5. Thorp Creek and the surrounding peaks may be Oregon's most spectacular alpine area.