Ascended the north ridge, descended the south ridge--which is surprisingly class2. Should be noted that Point 11887 is probably not the summit so that's probably not the elevation. There's a larger 11880' contour (850' to the north) with a small tower within it, and it appears higher from every perspective. A detail-oriented climber should visit both.
LazyJSkwires - Sep 1, 2014 11:56 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2013
Nice area
Sort of planned to do Standhope as well, but decided to turn back after hitting just this one. Despite how crazy it looks, it's really not such a bad climb.
skunk ape - Feb 26, 2007 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2004
North Ridge
Chained Altair,Stand hope& 11,887'
Super Dave - Jan 11, 2007 2:50 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2006
North Ridge of The Fin
Backpacked in to Baptie Lake the prior day. Had originally only planned to climb Standhope and Altair on day 2, but when I saw 11887 I knew I'd regret it if I didn't at least give it a shot. Went up the north ridge and figured I'd just turn around if it got too dicey. Fortunately it all worked out. It was a very fun climb and the views down on Goat Lake were a definite highlight.
Also climbed the other two peaks before the day was over. At the end of the day I was pretty tired physically and mentally so it was a good thing I started with the toughest peak first. Trip Report
SawtoothSean - Aug 20, 2020 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2020
Smokey! Fun ridgeIt was a healing day
derekperc - Jul 18, 2019 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2019
Altair > Standhope > The Fin > RecessAscended the north ridge, descended the south ridge--which is surprisingly class2. Should be noted that Point 11887 is probably not the summit so that's probably not the elevation. There's a larger 11880' contour (850' to the north) with a small tower within it, and it appears higher from every perspective. A detail-oriented climber should visit both.
LazyJSkwires - Sep 1, 2014 11:56 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2013
Nice areaSort of planned to do Standhope as well, but decided to turn back after hitting just this one. Despite how crazy it looks, it's really not such a bad climb.
skunk ape - Feb 26, 2007 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2004
North RidgeChained Altair,Stand hope& 11,887'
Super Dave - Jan 11, 2007 2:50 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2006
North Ridge of The FinBackpacked in to Baptie Lake the prior day. Had originally only planned to climb Standhope and Altair on day 2, but when I saw 11887 I knew I'd regret it if I didn't at least give it a shot. Went up the north ridge and figured I'd just turn around if it got too dicey. Fortunately it all worked out. It was a very fun climb and the views down on Goat Lake were a definite highlight.
Also climbed the other two peaks before the day was over. At the end of the day I was pretty tired physically and mentally so it was a good thing I started with the toughest peak first. Trip Report