Dean - May 11, 2006 1:20 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2006
all by my lonesome
Had the mountain all to myself on the vivian creek side. I had gps'd my route and that was huge in my effort. There was lots of snow above 8600 feet so at least carrying snowshoes, ice axe and crampons paid off. It was an exhausting day, a dawn to nearly dark menu and I almostbit off more than I could chew. However, weather wise, it was a perfect day but smoggy down below.
Quadaxial - Apr 16, 2006 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Nov 20, 2005
11/20/05
We headed up on a beautiful weekend in November via the Vivian Creek trail. Camped about 2500' below the summit on a cold Saturday night. The next morning we were completely alone on the summit. A great weekend!
EManBevHills - Mar 3, 2006 5:04 am Date Climbed: Mar 22, 2003
Ski Trip
Beauteous Day!
Augie Medina - Feb 16, 2006 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2001
Summit via Vivian Creek Trail
I led a group of friends up the Vivian Creek Trail. When we summitted at 1 pm, it promptly started to snow. Not everyone was prepared; good thing I had carried extra warm clothes. On the return, we got hit by a good thunder storm. There was lots of lightning and seeing the lightning-charred trees along the trail wasn't too comforting. However, during the last hour of our hike the sun came out in force and so we were treated to some variable weather on this mountain today.
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Trail Date Climbed: June 23, 2002
Very long day and I hated that damned Vivian Creek Trail. I even got altitude sickness when we got to camp. But the next day we got up and climbed up to the top and then all the way back out to the cars which was an even longer day than the day we hiked in. Great views on top though and the highest point in Southern California!
Route Climbed: Angelus Oaks to Vivian Creek along the Nine Peaks trail Date Climbed: June 29, 2003
Fourth peak of 4 climbed that day and the last of the "Nine Peaks" climbed on the trip. Ended up spending the night on top and it was the windiest night I've ever spent anywhere. Great trip to do though, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in a 3 day backpacking trip in the local mountains.
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Trail Date Climbed: 12-21-2005
I made the summit today. This was my first attempt. Hurray! Ascent took 4hrs 15min, descent the same time. I'm not sure how that happened. Anyway, I hope this is a gateway for many more memorable hikes in the future (San Jacinto looked very tempting from the summit today). But now, I just want to go to bed.
Route Climbed: South Fork Trail Date Climbed: May 30, 2005
Very enjoyable hike! The wind made the summit very cold however. There were still about 5 feet of snow on the ground above 9000' too. Glissading back down on my butt was quite possibly the most fun I've ever had! Climbed San G's neighbor, San Jacinto, the next day.
Route Climbed: South Slope from Dragon's Head Date Climbed: November 5, 2005
After a nice lunch (brought left-overs from home: chicken, rice with tomatoes & onions) at the top of Dragon's Head, took me about 50 minutes to hike from the Dragon's Head to San Gorgonio's summit via its south slope. Climbed both peaks (Dragon's Head & San Gorgonio) in under 6 hours. Left the summit at 2:30pm. Got to my car at the Vivian Creek trailhead just before 6:30pm.
Route Climbed: via Vivian Creek Date Climbed: October 30, 2005
no problem reaching top. A little bit of lingering snow on exposed trail at 11,000 feet and up. Gorgeous day with clear skies, no wind and very few people.
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Date Climbed: July, 1968
I've climbed it at least 4 times, summer and winter, but the most memorable was when I spent the night on top under a full moon in 1978 - it was so bright and clear I could see the ocean at night !
Dean - May 11, 2006 1:20 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2006
all by my lonesomeHad the mountain all to myself on the vivian creek side. I had gps'd my route and that was huge in my effort. There was lots of snow above 8600 feet so at least carrying snowshoes, ice axe and crampons paid off. It was an exhausting day, a dawn to nearly dark menu and I almostbit off more than I could chew. However, weather wise, it was a perfect day but smoggy down below.
Quadaxial - Apr 16, 2006 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Nov 20, 2005
11/20/05We headed up on a beautiful weekend in November via the Vivian Creek trail. Camped about 2500' below the summit on a cold Saturday night. The next morning we were completely alone on the summit. A great weekend!
Cookie Addict - Apr 3, 2006 7:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 2, 2006
Great climb!Had a great time. I and a buddy traversed 4 peaks to get to summit. Snowboarded down to well past High Creek. A great weekend!
drewcmf - Mar 28, 2006 10:21 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2006
An attempt on GreybackPostholing w/ Jskills...ugly weather...turned back.
EManBevHills - Mar 3, 2006 5:04 am Date Climbed: Mar 22, 2003
Ski TripBeauteous Day!
Augie Medina - Feb 16, 2006 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2001
Summit via Vivian Creek TrailI led a group of friends up the Vivian Creek Trail. When we summitted at 1 pm, it promptly started to snow. Not everyone was prepared; good thing I had carried extra warm clothes. On the return, we got hit by a good thunder storm. There was lots of lightning and seeing the lightning-charred trees along the trail wasn't too comforting. However, during the last hour of our hike the sun came out in force and so we were treated to some variable weather on this mountain today.
kabernicola - Jan 31, 2006 3:01 pm
Route Climbed: South fork Date Climbed: may first 2005Icredible amount of snow on the mountain, altough it was may. We overnight at dollar lake completly frozen. We were alone over there, It was magic
peakbager - Jan 19, 2006 10:09 pm
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Date Climbed: June 1998It is a steep climb up this trail, But it is worth it .
Climbed it in 11 hours.
Smith93 - Jan 2, 2006 3:50 am
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Trail Date Climbed: June 23, 2002Very long day and I hated that damned Vivian Creek Trail. I even got altitude sickness when we got to camp. But the next day we got up and climbed up to the top and then all the way back out to the cars which was an even longer day than the day we hiked in. Great views on top though and the highest point in Southern California!
Smith93 - Dec 31, 2005 8:28 pm
Route Climbed: Angelus Oaks to Vivian Creek along the Nine Peaks trail Date Climbed: June 29, 2003Fourth peak of 4 climbed that day and the last of the "Nine Peaks" climbed on the trip. Ended up spending the night on top and it was the windiest night I've ever spent anywhere. Great trip to do though, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in a 3 day backpacking trip in the local mountains.
erock - Dec 22, 2005 1:07 am
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Trail Date Climbed: 12-21-2005I made the summit today. This was my first attempt. Hurray! Ascent took 4hrs 15min, descent the same time. I'm not sure how that happened. Anyway, I hope this is a gateway for many more memorable hikes in the future (San Jacinto looked very tempting from the summit today). But now, I just want to go to bed.
Rileywyna - Dec 19, 2005 11:05 am
Route Climbed: Vivian creek..I think Date Climbed: 2001Attempted a one day snow shoe winter ascent. It was a long day and we didn't come close making it.
Well we would have been at least another 2 hours.
RyanMountain - Dec 16, 2005 5:58 pm
Route Climbed: South Fork Trail Date Climbed: May 30, 2005Very enjoyable hike! The wind made the summit very cold however. There were still about 5 feet of snow on the ground above 9000' too. Glissading back down on my butt was quite possibly the most fun I've ever had! Climbed San G's neighbor, San Jacinto, the next day.
graham - Nov 25, 2005 3:12 pm
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Date Climbed: Nov-6-05Hiked as part of 9-peaks
forjan - Nov 6, 2005 5:32 pm
Route Climbed: South Slope from Dragon's Head Date Climbed: November 5, 2005After a nice lunch (brought left-overs from home: chicken, rice with tomatoes & onions) at the top of Dragon's Head, took me about 50 minutes to hike from the Dragon's Head to San Gorgonio's summit via its south slope. Climbed both peaks (Dragon's Head & San Gorgonio) in under 6 hours. Left the summit at 2:30pm. Got to my car at the Vivian Creek trailhead just before 6:30pm.
ingthings - Oct 31, 2005 3:35 pm
Route Climbed: via Vivian Creek Date Climbed: October 30, 2005no problem reaching top. A little bit of lingering snow on exposed trail at 11,000 feet and up. Gorgeous day with clear skies, no wind and very few people.
kpiljay - Oct 27, 2005 11:11 am
Route Climbed: Fish Creek, then straight up the north slopes Date Climbed: June 20, 2005We went off the trail and climbed the snow slopes (yes, snow in June). Had a lot of fun glissading down.
rocketsredglare - Oct 24, 2005 10:29 pm
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Date Climbed: couple years agoUp and down in a quick day, pretty sore afterwards but that was when I wasn't in prime shape for higher mountains.
tdoughty - Oct 16, 2005 2:29 pm
Route Climbed: Various Date Climbed: ManyVivian Creek day hikes, Fish Creek in the winter, and via whatever trail leads over "pop-out hill" back in my 1970's boy scout days.
Langenbacher - Oct 13, 2005 3:40 pm
Route Climbed: Vivian Creek Date Climbed: July, 1968I've climbed it at least 4 times, summer and winter, but the most memorable was when I spent the night on top under a full moon in 1978 - it was so bright and clear I could see the ocean at night !