MTkowski - Jun 17, 2023 1:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2021
Pollock
Great climb with Luke Benson. Sadly, he was unable to summit due to bad cramps in certain painful areas. Fun crack climb!
Jim_The_Kid7 - Oct 19, 2022 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2020
The trifecta
Started from the Cap and descended down the cleft to head to Piegan.
BenR1312 - Aug 2, 2022 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2022
Great cleft route
We took the great cleft route from lunch creek on a HOT July day. We work down in Saint Mary and wanted to do an after work peak. We arrived at the base and set off at about 6:15 pm. The whole mountain is allegedly 3000 feet gain over one mile and it felt like it too! It's a great scramble the whole way up with some interesting climbing mixed in. Once you make it to the saddle it's an easy ridge walk (with a trail) to the base of the "wall" where the cleft/chimney awaits which was the highlight for sure. Amazing views of the surrounding area and 2 peaks you can string together with it for a total of 3 off one climb
Kyle Van Vleet - Jul 25, 2021 4:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2021
Trifecta!
Trifecta out of lunch creek. Climbed Pollock second via the Great Cleft; super fun, well marked, route.
CamDole - Jun 27, 2020 6:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Trio!
Pollock, Bishops Cap, Piegan all reached. Scree from the turnoff the pass trail. Great views of GNP, Garden Wall, and Logan Pass.
ToTheHeights - Feb 13, 2018 6:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
Four for the Fourth
7/4/17 w/Ryan Stadheim
Piegan, Pollock, Bishop's Cap, and Oberlin for an epic "4 for the 4th." Hauled a grill up Oberlin for a sunset grill out. One of the most memorable days of the summer.
GlacierCountry - Aug 31, 2017 1:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2017
Windy
Hellacious winds on top. Wanted to do all three peaks but there was no way it would be safe in this wind. Rocks were being blown around. Oh well, got some exercise that day. Oh and Zaw from Mayanmar got to see snow for the first time :)
climbed with meetup.com group All Things Glacier
Wheelbarrow - Jan 21, 2017 1:20 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2015
Great Cleft Route
This was my first real mountaineering experience and had no idea it would nudge my life to where it is today. What a day it was! We were clouded in at the summit but I'll never forget chucking rocks off as far we could (on the undeveloped EAST side) into the great abyss that was the fog. I remember the feeling of true fascination with everything going on. From climbing up the protected chimney to gaining the summit from a sucky scree slope to sliding a majority of the way down on a massive snowfield and how could I forget slipping while climbing up the waterfall at the beginning and almost DYING on my first ever off trail mountain trek. Best part was, after descending from the summit block, we headed to the west ledge in hopes of a view and within moments the clouds tore apart and sun rays filled the entire valley the Going to the Sun Road follows up to the Garden Wall.
GlacierCountry - Aug 26, 2016 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2016
Fresh snow
Took friends Michela, Joe, and Robert on their first GNP peak. A fresh dusting of snow the night before made it a little wet and slick but not dangerous. Gorgeous weather. My 3rd or 4th summit.
GlacierCountry - Sep 23, 2015 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2015
Second Time
Had to go for Bishops Cap since we got fogged out last time. The views were hampered by thick smoke from regional forest fires but a unique perspective regardless. Climbed with J Hawes
Started the climb with a co-worker but he ended it at the Great Cleft. Finished the rest with another climber found en route. A little snow in the cleft but very easy to climb. Super clear and windy at summit. Couldn't have asked for a better day for the views.
Lunch creek to the cleft, my first Mountaineering experience in GNP. Strong winds prevented an extended summit visit, and literally knocked us both off our feet on the saddle on our return. Snow storms were visibly punishing nearby peaks. With Mike M
MtMtnHiker - Aug 18, 2013 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Pollock via the Cleft
Fun climb with GMS. Started up Lunch Creek and summited via the Great Cleft. Went over to Bishops Cap and down to the Highline trail, Logan Pass and walked the GTS Rd back to Lunch Creek. Good day for a climb in the Park.
Peak two of the day with Colin and Jose. We descended Piegan's summit and approached Pollock via the Great Cleft Route. Awesome cleft, quite the squeeze! Once the summit was achieved we took an adventurous route from the saddle between Pollock and Bishops Cap down to the Highline Trail!
awhite28 - Dec 17, 2012 9:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
Pollock
Fun climb through the couloir! So glad Sally ran up the trail to join me!
MTkowski - Jun 17, 2023 1:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2021
PollockGreat climb with Luke Benson. Sadly, he was unable to summit due to bad cramps in certain painful areas. Fun crack climb!
Jim_The_Kid7 - Oct 19, 2022 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2020
The trifectaStarted from the Cap and descended down the cleft to head to Piegan.
BenR1312 - Aug 2, 2022 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2022
Great cleft routeWe took the great cleft route from lunch creek on a HOT July day. We work down in Saint Mary and wanted to do an after work peak. We arrived at the base and set off at about 6:15 pm. The whole mountain is allegedly 3000 feet gain over one mile and it felt like it too! It's a great scramble the whole way up with some interesting climbing mixed in. Once you make it to the saddle it's an easy ridge walk (with a trail) to the base of the "wall" where the cleft/chimney awaits which was the highlight for sure. Amazing views of the surrounding area and 2 peaks you can string together with it for a total of 3 off one climb
Kyle Van Vleet - Jul 25, 2021 4:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2021
Trifecta!Trifecta out of lunch creek. Climbed Pollock second via the Great Cleft; super fun, well marked, route.
CamDole - Jun 27, 2020 6:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Trio!Pollock, Bishops Cap, Piegan all reached. Scree from the turnoff the pass trail. Great views of GNP, Garden Wall, and Logan Pass.
GlacierCountry - Jul 23, 2018 1:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2018
Again, but never tire of this oneLeading a group up for the trifecta
ToTheHeights - Feb 13, 2018 6:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
Four for the Fourth7/4/17 w/Ryan Stadheim
Piegan, Pollock, Bishop's Cap, and Oberlin for an epic "4 for the 4th." Hauled a grill up Oberlin for a sunset grill out. One of the most memorable days of the summer.
GlacierCountry - Aug 31, 2017 1:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2017
WindyHellacious winds on top. Wanted to do all three peaks but there was no way it would be safe in this wind. Rocks were being blown around. Oh well, got some exercise that day. Oh and Zaw from Mayanmar got to see snow for the first time :)
climbed with meetup.com group All Things Glacier
Wheelbarrow - Jan 21, 2017 1:20 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2015
Great Cleft RouteThis was my first real mountaineering experience and had no idea it would nudge my life to where it is today. What a day it was! We were clouded in at the summit but I'll never forget chucking rocks off as far we could (on the undeveloped EAST side) into the great abyss that was the fog. I remember the feeling of true fascination with everything going on. From climbing up the protected chimney to gaining the summit from a sucky scree slope to sliding a majority of the way down on a massive snowfield and how could I forget slipping while climbing up the waterfall at the beginning and almost DYING on my first ever off trail mountain trek. Best part was, after descending from the summit block, we headed to the west ledge in hopes of a view and within moments the clouds tore apart and sun rays filled the entire valley the Going to the Sun Road follows up to the Garden Wall.
GlacierCountry - Aug 26, 2016 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2016
Fresh snowTook friends Michela, Joe, and Robert on their first GNP peak. A fresh dusting of snow the night before made it a little wet and slick but not dangerous. Gorgeous weather. My 3rd or 4th summit.
GlacierCountry - Sep 23, 2015 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2015
Second TimeHad to go for Bishops Cap since we got fogged out last time. The views were hampered by thick smoke from regional forest fires but a unique perspective regardless. Climbed with J Hawes
jweber42 - Sep 14, 2015 2:57 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2015
Great Cleft RouteStarted the climb with a co-worker but he ended it at the Great Cleft. Finished the rest with another climber found en route. A little snow in the cleft but very easy to climb. Super clear and windy at summit. Couldn't have asked for a better day for the views.
GlacierCountry - Sep 23, 2015 1:13 pm
Re: Great Cleft RouteGood for you. Whoot whoot
Dansmlgnp - Dec 13, 2013 3:07 pm
PollockLunch creek to the cleft, my first Mountaineering experience in GNP. Strong winds prevented an extended summit visit, and literally knocked us both off our feet on the saddle on our return. Snow storms were visibly punishing nearby peaks. With Mike M
MtMtnHiker - Aug 18, 2013 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Pollock via the CleftFun climb with GMS. Started up Lunch Creek and summited via the Great Cleft. Went over to Bishops Cap and down to the Highline trail, Logan Pass and walked the GTS Rd back to Lunch Creek. Good day for a climb in the Park.
GlacierDan - Apr 16, 2013 2:07 pm
Pollock2010 and 2011
ManyGlacierMountaineer - Feb 24, 2013 6:18 pm
Pollock Mt.2009 - w/ Anders Olson in combination with Bishop's Cap
2011 - solo, in combination with Cataract Mt. and Piegan Mt.
DrewWilkerson - Jan 28, 2013 7:09 pm
PollockClimbed with Jessie from lunch creek up the great cleft route.
WOLFrising - Jan 1, 2013 12:19 am
A Climb on the Garden WallSummer 2012
Peak two of the day with Colin and Jose. We descended Piegan's summit and approached Pollock via the Great Cleft Route. Awesome cleft, quite the squeeze! Once the summit was achieved we took an adventurous route from the saddle between Pollock and Bishops Cap down to the Highline Trail!
awhite28 - Dec 17, 2012 9:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
PollockFun climb through the couloir! So glad Sally ran up the trail to join me!