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Vesper Peak Climber's Log

Jowzynkyn - Sep 26, 2021 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2021

20 and 30 Somethings of Seattle

Fun time with 11 other people from the greater Seattle area, we all made it to the top on a very busy day in ~3 hours, spent a lot of time talking with over 30 other hikers and 3 different climbing groups climbing "Ragged Edge"

JLuthanen - Jun 13, 2020 9:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2020

A cloudy success

After being reduced to .8 FTE by my employer starting yesterday, I decided climbing would be my go-to this summer and kicked it off in fine style. Only car at the trailhead, 4-5 makeshift log bridges over creek crossings to access Wirth Basin. Snow started after 1.5mi or so all the way to the summit. Took a steep but manageable (with axe, no need for crampons as it did not freeze overnight) Headless Pass up and the couloir directly next to it (to the right upon approach) on the way down. Chocked with clouds from the bottom of Headlee to the summit, and mostly wet due to that, but otherwise a warm and not very rainy day

Damour - Dec 11, 2019 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2019

Vesper and Sperry

Beautiful day for a linkup! Headed around the lake and up Sperry first, then back along the saddle and up Vesper. I tried to make the slabs a bit more interesting by going up closer over to the face. 'Twas a popular day to be out, as Vesper was crawling with people. Jumped in Lake Elan on the way out for a little refreshment. Good times!

cascadescrambler - Aug 27, 2019 12:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 1989

Vesper and Sperry

Loved the slabs

GG.the.mountaingoat - Jul 22, 2019 11:34 am

Re: Vesper Peak

What were the snow conditions? Thx!

Tnarg - Jun 9, 2019 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2019

Vesper Peak

Fantastic views all around!

kronshage3 - Aug 26, 2018 8:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2018

Via Headlee Pass

Was expecting rain and fog but gave it a shot anyways. Group was pretty much socked in most of the trip. Clouds broke open every now and then to reveal some awesome views at the lake and of some of the nearby peaks. Summit was zero views. But at least we didn't have to compete for space. Started raining which made the trip down very slick. Especially since this route has lots of rock and roots. Saw lots of berries and I think we saw some grouse... Overall, not a bad day.

adamschneider - Aug 7, 2017 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017

Rough trail, fun summit

The trail up from the river to Headlee Pass was not especially fun: lots of rocks and repetitive switchbacks. But I really enjoyed the final stretch from Vesper Creek to the summit: first a steep trail, then snowfields, then a final scrambly bit. After Vesper, I traversed to the north below Wolf Peak and then went up Sperry Peak.

Mooner - May 25, 2017 1:00 pm

Up I Go

5/24/17 Solo. Camped near the summit and skied off the next day in the whiteout. Good Times

chandlerhaberlack - Jul 29, 2016 5:13 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2015

Ancient Volcano

Probably the easiest peak I've climbed. Basically a walk up. I want to go to find some garnets next time on the south side.

Tim_Kroeze - Feb 17, 2016 10:28 am

Beautiful Day, Beautiful View

After 4 failed attempts, I finally made it up! A difficult hike but well worth it

seanpeckham - Sep 6, 2015 1:33 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2015

hiking route, fog, still spectacular

Couldn't see anything on the way up, and it was still fun. It partly cleared on the way down, and that made the descent just as fun, because there wasn't the usual "I've already seen this" feeling. Spectacular place.

BooRadley - Jul 20, 2015 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2015

Awesome summer scramble!

Amazing views in all directions from the summit. Fun scramble.

taniagrotter - Jul 6, 2015 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2015

Long morning ascent

It was a long long morning...in retrospect, however, great snow! :)

dsoike - May 23, 2015 3:37 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2015

Vesper Peak

Hiked up Vesper Peak yesterday. Some snow on the steep slabs near the summit. Just needed poles and gaiters.

awilsondc - Aug 24, 2014 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014

Vesper and Sperry

I summited Vesper and Sperry, the classic combo! I though Vesper was the better climb, but Sperry had the better summit. Beautiful day! I went early, and hiked fast... I had both summits and both routes to myself for the ascents. I liked the slabs on Vesper but was a little disappointed there wasn't more class 3, but due to the low angle this would be a great climb to introduce someone to scrambling. 7 1/2 hours car to car with about 1 hour total spent on the summits.