Scott Fulton - Sep 26, 2022 11:52 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2022
Long day
I hiked this in about 11.5 hours car to car. I was not expecting it to take that long. The section above Lake Sylvia is brutal. I took a few falls that easily could have been quite serious. Lots of mini-talus on top of scree.
SuperChthonic - May 5, 2018 10:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2013
Longish but gorgeous
Just the views of Desolation would make this more than worth it. Do it.
WayneFry - Jan 24, 2012 5:38 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
West Ridge from Rocky Creek
Came in from Rocky creek with SMG and climbed the West Ridge with the intent of climbing the NW Couloir. Traversed over to the Couloir to take a look but ended up reaching summit using another route. Beautiful day and some great views.
If I went up the correct notch to reach the West Ridge, that is pretty steep. From Lyons Lake Trailhead (car) to summit was 3 hrs 45 min. Summit back to car, 2 1/2 hours. Great climb, bit of a test without taking any rest stops.
Darren9 - May 9, 2010 10:01 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
SMG from Rocky Creek
Sierra Mountaineering Group climbed this route from Rocky Creek, traversing around the south and west sides of the peak. The view from the northwestern spur of the west ridge was spectacular. There was still a 10 foot tall vertical cornice at the top of the northwest facing gully on the north side. 40mph winds made it an exciting day.
JasonH - Jun 23, 2009 11:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2009
Brutal
My buddy PJ and I left the trailhead around 8:30, and we made it to Lake Sylvia around 10:30. We were on the summit around 1:00 and we stayed for about an hour. The trip down was brutal, I fell on my bum to many times to count. We made it to the car around 5:00. All and all a great day.
Scott Fulton - Sep 26, 2022 11:52 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2022
Long dayI hiked this in about 11.5 hours car to car. I was not expecting it to take that long. The section above Lake Sylvia is brutal. I took a few falls that easily could have been quite serious. Lots of mini-talus on top of scree.
SuperChthonic - May 5, 2018 10:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2013
Longish but gorgeousJust the views of Desolation would make this more than worth it. Do it.
WayneFry - Jan 24, 2012 5:38 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
West Ridge from Rocky CreekCame in from Rocky creek with SMG and climbed the West Ridge with the intent of climbing the NW Couloir. Traversed over to the Couloir to take a look but ended up reaching summit using another route. Beautiful day and some great views.
Marmaduke - Jul 24, 2010 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2010
Steep Class 2If I went up the correct notch to reach the West Ridge, that is pretty steep. From Lyons Lake Trailhead (car) to summit was 3 hrs 45 min. Summit back to car, 2 1/2 hours. Great climb, bit of a test without taking any rest stops.
Darren9 - May 9, 2010 10:01 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
SMG from Rocky CreekSierra Mountaineering Group climbed this route from Rocky Creek, traversing around the south and west sides of the peak. The view from the northwestern spur of the west ridge was spectacular. There was still a 10 foot tall vertical cornice at the top of the northwest facing gully on the north side. 40mph winds made it an exciting day.
JasonH - Jun 23, 2009 11:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2009
BrutalMy buddy PJ and I left the trailhead around 8:30, and we made it to Lake Sylvia around 10:30. We were on the summit around 1:00 and we stayed for about an hour. The trip down was brutal, I fell on my bum to many times to count. We made it to the car around 5:00. All and all a great day.