Snowshoed up the West Ridge in Spring 2005 after hiking up the Y trail and camping between Y Mountain and Lion's Head. Beautiful blue skies, and a spectacular, but somewhat scary summit cornice: I didn't realize I was standing on a cornice until I walked to the edge of summit and looked down to see empty space beneath my feet. I got back to firm ground in a hurry! Descended via the drainage just south of the peak that runs into slate canyon. Great day. (However, I forgot sunscreen and somehow lost my sunglasses on the way up and I definitely paid the price.)
aprovance - Aug 11, 2009 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2009
Nice Route!
The trail was easy to find and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the hike, great route!
imontop - Jul 12, 2016 12:27 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2016
Up is way easier!Loved going up that ridge! Hated coming down it!
jkcook - Aug 3, 2011 4:32 pm
Good snowshoeSnowshoed up the West Ridge in Spring 2005 after hiking up the Y trail and camping between Y Mountain and Lion's Head. Beautiful blue skies, and a spectacular, but somewhat scary summit cornice: I didn't realize I was standing on a cornice until I walked to the edge of summit and looked down to see empty space beneath my feet. I got back to firm ground in a hurry! Descended via the drainage just south of the peak that runs into slate canyon. Great day. (However, I forgot sunscreen and somehow lost my sunglasses on the way up and I definitely paid the price.)
aprovance - Aug 11, 2009 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2009
Nice Route!The trail was easy to find and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the hike, great route!
JDrake - Jul 12, 2008 9:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
Great routeShort, steep, and pockets of shale. Good times!