PellucidWombat - Dec 17, 2009 2:51 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2009
Beginner Backpack Trip
I was leading a beginner backpacking trip for CHAOS to the area. Deeper snows than expected dashed our original plans, but the W Ridge route was just clear enough to be a good scramble despite the snow and tennis shoes!
I loved the hike up Round Top from Carson Pass. In the early 90's when I lived in the area, I loved the times I hiked up this peak. The views of the lakes below were sublime. I really have fond memories of the Carson Pass area.
This was a ski/climb trip. Climbed up to the shoulder to the west of round top, skirted towards the backside of the mountain, and climbed up to the summit. Easy climbing, great conditions in winter, and way fun!
pjc30943 - Aug 5, 2009 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2005
East Ridge
Fun mixed climbing to the summit. Steep at parts on the variation.
fedak - Jul 18, 2009 2:21 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2009
West Ridge
Summer afternoon hike from Carson Pass. Had the summit to myself- didn't see anyone past Winnemucca Lake. Tagged the easternmost of The Sisters on the descent.
Dennis Poulin - Jul 15, 2009 11:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2008
Trail?
Hiked the trail? most of the way with Dean. Still lots of snow covering the trail. The scramble to the top was a little challenging.
Deb - Apr 21, 2009 6:03 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2009
Crescent Moon Couloir (right fork)
Sick with nerves and second guessing an attempt on Crescent Moon Couloir, I still wasn't 100% decided on whether to do the thing while standing at the base of it. After everyone's tales and recommendations making the exit sound horrifying (in MY mind) and not so tasty for a soloist, I half made up my mind to go West Ridge. Somehow, without really thinking any further, I donned crampons and began stomping up the couloir.....37 minutes later I was up the exit and wondering where all this spicey, dicey exit shit was supposed to be. ? Steep, yes, but nothing that made me say "Yikes!" Scrambled to summit; hardest part of the trip was down-climbing that crap in boots but it was fun.
Loved every minute of it except following those stupid blue markers in the woods and getting lost on the way back too.......WAAAY to hot to be goofing around extra miles out there.
Oh yeah, hit up The Sisters too. :)
4x summiting Round Top, second time via couloir. Snow conditions are still good. Was bitterly cold until about noon when the wind died.
BCL - Mar 29, 2009 9:02 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2009
Crescent Moon Couloir
Perfect conditions. 3x summiting Round Top, first time via couloir.
lefty - Mar 21, 2009 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2009
Crescent Moon Couloir
Great weather and solid conditions made this a really fun climb. It was steep but no protection required.
mthomas - Mar 14, 2009 8:35 pm Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2001
My first alpine climb and backcountry ski trip
My first trip on backcountry skis, from Carsons pass to just below the rocky summit, then a scramble to the top, which felt a lot more than a scramble to me at the time. Trip was with Doug Robinson
Eastern crag is worth traversing over to and is a fun little class 3 climb
wmolland - Feb 3, 2009 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2009
West Ridge
A fun and relatively easy peak even in the winter time. Good skiing from the saddle back to Lake Winnemucca.
selinunte01 - Dec 11, 2008 6:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Stormy but sunny day
Beautiful dayhike from Woods lake to Round Top Lake and summit, descent via Winnemucca Lake. Perfect sunny day, great views. Very strong winds at the summit ridge, it was difficult to stay upright.
Noondueler - Nov 6, 2008 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2007
Big storm front
to the east made for good photos. Also in '97
Wallylongridge - Nov 4, 2008 8:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2008
4x
I have now done this peak in all the seasons.
i think the first time was the year Kirkwood got 880" of snow (82)
biz - Sep 22, 2008 2:57 am Date Climbed: May 3, 2008
Crescent Moon Couloir
Brought a rope but never felt the need to use it. It did get a little steep and rocky at the top though. Nice class 3 at the summit. Loved every bit of it! Boot skied on the descent.
I climbed Round Top many times and it was always great. Awesome views from the top on a clear day. The last bit up from Round Top Lake looks a little bit intimidating but it's a really fun rock scramble. I'd like to go back though and do it when there is a lot of snow on top (crampons, ice axe).
What a great mountain!
I totally recommend Round Top in the snow. It is a great mountain to play on, and place to practice snow travel and polish your rescue skills. Last spring some friends and I snow shoed up to the summit, and on our way down I just was overwhelmed by the urge to sit and slide down the mountain...without any way to self-arrest I should add (not too smart). There was this beautiful line that had a really long run out free of rocks or trees, and I decided to just take off my snow shoes and go. I remember sliding down -fast-, and suddenly I thought, "I am going really fast!" The next thing I knew all of this snow comes over me like a wave, and then I was at the bottom and able to get control. As I sat there laughing uncontrollably, covered head to toe in snow, my friend ran over to me laughing and pointing back at my direction of travel. I turned around and looked, and saw where I began sliding down, then there was about 30 feet of nothing, and then you could see where I made contact with the snow again (hence the snow wave). This was definitely not one of my finer moments, and I really do know better...but there is something about tapping into that inner five-year old, being stupid and having fun...and this mountain always taps into that child.
Sienna - Sep 5, 2008 6:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2001
My favorite Mountain
I cannot count how many times I have sat on the summit of Round Top. No matter the time of year, time of day, or type of travel (scrambling, hiking skiing, running), I have enjoyed every moment. I even had one friend accuse me of building mini-Round Tops in my back yard.
PellucidWombat - Dec 17, 2009 2:51 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2009
Beginner Backpack TripI was leading a beginner backpacking trip for CHAOS to the area. Deeper snows than expected dashed our original plans, but the W Ridge route was just clear enough to be a good scramble despite the snow and tennis shoes!
wyopeakMike - Nov 28, 2009 2:52 pm
Round Top rulesI loved the hike up Round Top from Carson Pass. In the early 90's when I lived in the area, I loved the times I hiked up this peak. The views of the lakes below were sublime. I really have fond memories of the Carson Pass area.
A-Lex - Nov 24, 2009 1:01 pm
West RidgeThis was a ski/climb trip. Climbed up to the shoulder to the west of round top, skirted towards the backside of the mountain, and climbed up to the summit. Easy climbing, great conditions in winter, and way fun!
pjc30943 - Aug 5, 2009 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2005
East RidgeFun mixed climbing to the summit. Steep at parts on the variation.
fedak - Jul 18, 2009 2:21 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2009
West RidgeSummer afternoon hike from Carson Pass. Had the summit to myself- didn't see anyone past Winnemucca Lake. Tagged the easternmost of The Sisters on the descent.
Pics are here
Dennis Poulin - Jul 15, 2009 11:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2008
Trail?Hiked the trail? most of the way with Dean. Still lots of snow covering the trail. The scramble to the top was a little challenging.
Deb - Apr 21, 2009 6:03 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2009
Crescent Moon Couloir (right fork)Sick with nerves and second guessing an attempt on Crescent Moon Couloir, I still wasn't 100% decided on whether to do the thing while standing at the base of it. After everyone's tales and recommendations making the exit sound horrifying (in MY mind) and not so tasty for a soloist, I half made up my mind to go West Ridge. Somehow, without really thinking any further, I donned crampons and began stomping up the couloir.....37 minutes later I was up the exit and wondering where all this spicey, dicey exit shit was supposed to be. ? Steep, yes, but nothing that made me say "Yikes!" Scrambled to summit; hardest part of the trip was down-climbing that crap in boots but it was fun.
Loved every minute of it except following those stupid blue markers in the woods and getting lost on the way back too.......WAAAY to hot to be goofing around extra miles out there.
Oh yeah, hit up The Sisters too. :)
BCL - Apr 5, 2009 9:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2009
Crescent Moon Couloir4x summiting Round Top, second time via couloir. Snow conditions are still good. Was bitterly cold until about noon when the wind died.
BCL - Mar 29, 2009 9:02 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2009
Crescent Moon CouloirPerfect conditions. 3x summiting Round Top, first time via couloir.
lefty - Mar 21, 2009 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2009
Crescent Moon CouloirGreat weather and solid conditions made this a really fun climb. It was steep but no protection required.
mthomas - Mar 14, 2009 8:35 pm Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2001
My first alpine climb and backcountry ski tripMy first trip on backcountry skis, from Carsons pass to just below the rocky summit, then a scramble to the top, which felt a lot more than a scramble to me at the time. Trip was with Doug Robinson
citadel07 - Mar 2, 2009 5:45 pm
Really windyEastern crag is worth traversing over to and is a fun little class 3 climb
wmolland - Feb 3, 2009 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2009
West RidgeA fun and relatively easy peak even in the winter time. Good skiing from the saddle back to Lake Winnemucca.
selinunte01 - Dec 11, 2008 6:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Stormy but sunny dayBeautiful dayhike from Woods lake to Round Top Lake and summit, descent via Winnemucca Lake. Perfect sunny day, great views. Very strong winds at the summit ridge, it was difficult to stay upright.
Noondueler - Nov 6, 2008 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2007
Big storm frontto the east made for good photos. Also in '97
Wallylongridge - Nov 4, 2008 8:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2008
4xI have now done this peak in all the seasons.
i think the first time was the year Kirkwood got 880" of snow (82)
biz - Sep 22, 2008 2:57 am Date Climbed: May 3, 2008
Crescent Moon CouloirBrought a rope but never felt the need to use it. It did get a little steep and rocky at the top though. Nice class 3 at the summit. Loved every bit of it! Boot skied on the descent.
mstender - Sep 9, 2008 11:24 am
M y favorite mountain too!I climbed Round Top many times and it was always great. Awesome views from the top on a clear day. The last bit up from Round Top Lake looks a little bit intimidating but it's a really fun rock scramble. I'd like to go back though and do it when there is a lot of snow on top (crampons, ice axe).
What a great mountain!
Sienna - Sep 11, 2008 1:06 pm
Re: M y favorite mountain too!I totally recommend Round Top in the snow. It is a great mountain to play on, and place to practice snow travel and polish your rescue skills. Last spring some friends and I snow shoed up to the summit, and on our way down I just was overwhelmed by the urge to sit and slide down the mountain...without any way to self-arrest I should add (not too smart). There was this beautiful line that had a really long run out free of rocks or trees, and I decided to just take off my snow shoes and go. I remember sliding down -fast-, and suddenly I thought, "I am going really fast!" The next thing I knew all of this snow comes over me like a wave, and then I was at the bottom and able to get control. As I sat there laughing uncontrollably, covered head to toe in snow, my friend ran over to me laughing and pointing back at my direction of travel. I turned around and looked, and saw where I began sliding down, then there was about 30 feet of nothing, and then you could see where I made contact with the snow again (hence the snow wave). This was definitely not one of my finer moments, and I really do know better...but there is something about tapping into that inner five-year old, being stupid and having fun...and this mountain always taps into that child.
Sienna - Sep 5, 2008 6:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2001
My favorite MountainI cannot count how many times I have sat on the summit of Round Top. No matter the time of year, time of day, or type of travel (scrambling, hiking skiing, running), I have enjoyed every moment. I even had one friend accuse me of building mini-Round Tops in my back yard.