University Peak Climber's Log

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bruceg

bruceg - Dec 22, 2010 4:51 pm

South Slope from Center Basin  Sucess!

1982 Easy scramble, sometimes loose, great view

96avs01

96avs01 - Sep 26, 2010 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2010

North Face - SE Ridge loop  Sucess!

Thoroughly enjoyed the North Face route.

Daria

Daria - Aug 16, 2010 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009

SE chute  Sucess!

Headed to Center Peak afterward for a day hike link up. University Peak had a nice slabby summit ridge, dropped my camera on the snow chute on the way up, had to lose and regain some elevation. Cloud cover and light snow fall while we were approaching the real summit made for some interesting scrambling. Amazing views of Center Basin.

ckerth

ckerth - Aug 7, 2010 2:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2010

North Face  Sucess!

Started from Onion Valley Campground and climbed the North Face. Descended the Shortcut Variation down to Robinson Lake and back to the campground.

iditarod81

iditarod81 - Aug 2, 2010 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2010

SE Ridge short cut  Sucess!

Excellent snow conditions in the "short cut" couloir - was grateful we made it both up and down sans an axe & crampons. Beautiful!

mrchad9

mrchad9 - Jul 7, 2010 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2010

From Center Basin  Sucess!

The last of 7 summits on a 4-day trip from Onion Valley, University taunted me all weekend as I circled around it. Was happy to make it to University Pass and drop the pack, and even happier for the glisside down. Wouldn't want to do the route to Robinson Lake without snow.

Blair

Blair - Jun 7, 2010 5:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2010

Ski the North Face

We ran out of water and time, so we could not summit. We dropped in at 445pm and experienced soupy soft snow conditions, low avy concerns, but we wore beacons. What a experience to ski that...

mhengst

mhengst - May 10, 2010 12:23 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2010

Via Robinson Lake drainage

Had a blast kicking steps up the snow chute but when we reached the ridge the weather turned and we had to descend amid high winds and whiteout conditions.

Sam Page

Sam Page - Nov 27, 2009 1:11 am Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2009

Up North Couloir, Down Southeast Ridge  Sucess!

We intended to climb up and down the North Face route, but got inadvertantly sucked up the North Couloir, which I would not descend. That led to a joyless crossing of the oft-maligned boulder field, which was inconveniently plastered with unconsolidated snow, in the dark. Here is my trip report: Getting Schooled on University Peak.

Guilty

Guilty - Nov 2, 2009 2:08 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009

Route originating from Robinson Lake  Sucess!

Started at Onion Valley trail-head went up to Robinson Lake. With no map or direction to go by, found route by trial and error.
I must of scaled about 4 false peaks before I got the right peak. Lots of class 4 and 5, with great views and great day. 5:50 hrs. car to car

Sam Roberts

Sam Roberts - Sep 29, 2009 8:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2009

North Face  Sucess!

Nice scramble and perfect weather.

cab

cab - Sep 21, 2009 11:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009

North Face Route  Sucess!

Fun route with a short trail approach. The rib on the way up was solid, but took the "sand and gravel chute" to the west of the rib on the way down which was easier than descending the rib. Awesome 360 degree views from the top were maybe the best I've seen from any summit. Took 3.5 hours to summit and the same amount of time on the way down due to some routefinding errors. Beautiful weather all day and I didn't see a single person until I got back on the Kearsarge Pass Trail.

Deb

Deb - Sep 14, 2009 11:28 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2009

North Face Ascent/SE Ridge Descent  Sucess!

Took a "fun" solo dayhike up the North Face and kept it as Class 3/4 as possible by avoiding the beat down sandy trail. Got a half-expected snow flurry at exactly 11AM just before summitting. Descended via "shortcut variation" chute on SE ridge; really enjoyed the scree skiing but the moraine was totally endless! Have to appreciate the drizzle to keep the exit refreshing. I felt that I deserved that chilly wine cooler at the TH. :)

MiguelVieira

MiguelVieira - Aug 27, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009

North face up & down  Sucess!

Climbed with the Sierra Club Peak Climbing Section from Onion Valley. We left the trail to Matlock Lake and went cross-country to the Class 2 ridge on the east side of Bench Lake and then to the bottom of the route. We found the route mostly Class 2 with some Class 3 a few hundred feet below the summit that was avoidable by veering to the climber's left. Just below the summit ridge, we followed ledges on its south side (including through a talus window) until they ran out, then we kicked steps up a snow field that led straight to the top. Everyone was impressed by the views. The summit register notebook was soaking wet. Time: 6 hours up, 5 hours down.

Trip report of our hike up University Peak north face.

Luciano136

Luciano136 - Aug 18, 2009 6:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009

North Face up - Shortcut variation down  Sucess!

Did this as an alternate day hike for the 2009 Sierra Challenge. I did have some trouble finding the correct class 3 route up to the summit. I tried a bunch of different routes and kind of expected that the back side would have a trail going to the top; it does have one but you would need to downclimb on the other (south) side first. Not the best option.
Right before topping out, I did sprain my ankle, making the descent and especially the moraine at the bottom of the shortcut variation a slow and tedious traverse. I think going down University Pass is better since the moraine looks much less of an issue there. The shortcut variation is quite steep as well and seems to hold some hard snow at the bottom.

MarieP

MarieP - Aug 11, 2009 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2009

From University Pass  Sucess!

Quick stop at the top on the way home.

seano

seano - Jun 15, 2009 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009

Southeast chute  Sucess!

Climbed a random snow chute from below University Pass to the NE ridge, then traversed a few false summits. The sand descent into Center Basin was fast and fun.

bcd

bcd - Mar 1, 2009 6:07 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2009

University  Sucess!

Not much snow on the north face

farrisgl

farrisgl - Feb 27, 2009 7:00 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2005

Climbed from Onion Valley  Sucess!

Camped at Robinson Lake, with my wife, 17 year old son, and two of his friends and climbed the peak Saturday. Great Peak but lots of loose rock make the ascent slow and a bit dangerous. The normally impressive Kearsarge Pass and Peaks looked very small. Returned to camp and hiked out on Sunday.

Thomas Erspamer

Thomas Erspamer - Sep 27, 2008 2:46 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2008

North Side  Sucess!

Great day. Perfect weather. Did loop up from Onion Valley. North side main route. Down south over University Pass down the chute and out past Robinson Lake back to Onion. About 12 hours. Took lots of time to contemplate the meaning of life. Great rock. Terrific day of bouldering. Deserted wilderness.

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