Good trip for getting in shape, testing fitness level or to bring a beginner along on.
FlatheadNative - Mar 26, 2009 12:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Hot and buggy
Climbed with Vantana. Enjoyed the views....and yes this was a quick stop on the way to Vaught, but is a great climb in and of itself. The 96 degree temperature did not seem to bother the insects on the summit.
samh - Nov 13, 2007 2:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2004
West Ridge 2004
Heather and I walked up this one. The summit register includes such negative remarks as "this is gay" and "only here on my way to Vaught". I personally felt it was a great peak to bag as it was the first peak I've summited in which I was the lead and not following or with a group of experienced folks.
KristinaAL - Nov 1, 2007 1:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2006
West Ridge 2006
Hiked it from Lake McDonald Lodge with a friend. The first hike that I felt I really led. Not my favorite peak in the park, but gave me a different perspective of other peaks I have summited. We took our time on the summit (lots of bugs up there), it was a 12 hour round trip. I'm glad I did the hike.
WOLFrising - Feb 18, 2013 6:31 pm
All these times to HoweRidge, and finally onto the summit! Pretty straightforward ridge.
FlatheadJim - Mar 24, 2010 10:25 pm
Multiple tripsGood trip for getting in shape, testing fitness level or to bring a beginner along on.
FlatheadNative - Mar 26, 2009 12:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Hot and buggyClimbed with Vantana. Enjoyed the views....and yes this was a quick stop on the way to Vaught, but is a great climb in and of itself. The 96 degree temperature did not seem to bother the insects on the summit.
samh - Nov 13, 2007 2:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2004
West Ridge 2004Heather and I walked up this one. The summit register includes such negative remarks as "this is gay" and "only here on my way to Vaught". I personally felt it was a great peak to bag as it was the first peak I've summited in which I was the lead and not following or with a group of experienced folks.
KristinaAL - Nov 1, 2007 1:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2006
West Ridge 2006Hiked it from Lake McDonald Lodge with a friend. The first hike that I felt I really led. Not my favorite peak in the park, but gave me a different perspective of other peaks I have summited. We took our time on the summit (lots of bugs up there), it was a 12 hour round trip. I'm glad I did the hike.