Matt Lemke - Nov 15, 2019 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2019
Day hike after Palisade Traverse
Quick morning jaunt before driving back to Seattle
ScarsPapa - Oct 24, 2019 9:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2019
First 14er (and 13er)
Wonderful first major peak. Having done up to 12.2k I was super stoked to do 13 and 14 in this hike.
Weather was absolutely perfect, upper 50's with low end moderate winds (up to about 20 mph) at times. We got an early start (about 40 minutes pre-dawn) and were able to watch the sunrise after the Barcroft Research station up on the ridge.
Met some super cool people at the summit and on our way back down. Whitney is on the list now, but more conditioning and preparation plus an extra couple nights above 12k for that though.
This was more alpine and scenic than I expected. Also a nice break from the difficulties of most CA 14ers.
socalpeakbagger - Aug 24, 2019 11:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2019
Barren landscap full of life
Beautiful hike to the top on a perfect summer day...landscape is barren and inhospitable per human standards, but full of life; saw many birds, moths, grasshoppers, spiders, flowers and plants, grumpy marmots, and the king of the mountains the CA bighorn.
kk6yb - Aug 7, 2019 8:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2019
Snow field easily bypassed
Long walk from the Barcroft Gate trailhead, up the southeast slope of the peak. No problems at all. There was a significant snow field covering the trail around 14,000' elevation but there is a steep use trail that easily bypassed the snow field. Great views on top. Started hiking at 6:45 AM, finished back at trailhead around 4 PM, we took our time along the way and spent at least 40 minutes on top. Great hike up, very enjoyable (but still a challenge)!
Pete Castricone - Jul 7, 2019 9:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2019
Piece of Cake
Beautiful weather & several friendly hikers on the mountain.
naura - Jun 18, 2018 11:47 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2018
Alpine start made for a beautiful sunrise
Started at 3am under a star-strewn sky. Watched the sunrise bloom as I went up the final slope. Views from the top are tremendous; I don't think there is a better perspective of the Sierra escarpment anywhere. Would be lovely to be up here in winter with perfect air quality.
Lots of marmots, but only one person (out of 10+) wrapped their car.
SuperChthonic - May 3, 2018 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2013
Walk up with the chance to see Big Horn Sheep
This became my go to peak to take first time folk aspiring to 14ers. Don’t forget to stop on the way and see the Bristle Cone National Monument.
This time with Lorraine. A shake down hike before Whitney.
gimpilator - Dec 20, 2017 2:58 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2017
White/Barcroft
Most tame bighorns I've ever seen.
allisondianee - Oct 25, 2017 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Woo hoo! my 3rd California 14er!
Loved the hike, the views were great. Fairly easy except for the altitude gave me a bit of elevation sickness that made me a little slower.
Wrote a trip report here: http://www.shedreamsofalpine.com/blog/2017/10/22/white-mountain-day-hike
stepho - Aug 1, 2017 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2012
incredible view
In my opinion one of the best views in CA...breathtaking vista of Sierra crest on one side and aerial view over the basin and range province on the other.
rossrleone - Dec 12, 2016 9:04 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2016
MTB the thing
solo mission to the peak. mountain bike is the only way to go, felt terrible, didn't acclimatize correctly.
utclimber - Sep 22, 2016 12:07 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2016
White Mountain Peak
Perfect weather and not many people on the mountain. White Mountain Peak was my 31st ultra prominence peak and 4th California 14er.
4th time up white mountain peak. This time hiked with Harvey, Mary and Katie. All made it- 4 1/2 hours up and 3 hours down. Got a chance to see inside the mountain top research station. Glad we went on Saturday and didn't have to deal with the crowds on Sunday when road was open to Barcroft.
Although the trail is easy class 1 from Barcroft gate, the altitude really hit on the last stretch of switchbacks! Incomparable views, however, and the never-ending road to the trailhead was OK with 2wd HC, driven carefully.
xbaghat - Apr 23, 2016 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2015
fifteen ultraprom
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SandyWright - Jan 16, 2016 5:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2014
Sister In Laws
The drive was slower than expected off of Highway 395. Camped at the Barcroft gate. Wonderful views! Great time.
boyblue - Dec 16, 2015 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 1985
The Road
Beautiful and cold. Took a nice nap on the summit. Didn't see another soul the entire day.
Matt Lemke - Nov 15, 2019 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2019
Day hike after Palisade TraverseQuick morning jaunt before driving back to Seattle
ScarsPapa - Oct 24, 2019 9:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2019
First 14er (and 13er)Wonderful first major peak. Having done up to 12.2k I was super stoked to do 13 and 14 in this hike.
Weather was absolutely perfect, upper 50's with low end moderate winds (up to about 20 mph) at times. We got an early start (about 40 minutes pre-dawn) and were able to watch the sunrise after the Barcroft Research station up on the ridge.
Met some super cool people at the summit and on our way back down. Whitney is on the list now, but more conditioning and preparation plus an extra couple nights above 12k for that though.
triyoda - Sep 11, 2019 2:01 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2018
Nice hikeThis was more alpine and scenic than I expected. Also a nice break from the difficulties of most CA 14ers.
socalpeakbagger - Aug 24, 2019 11:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2019
Barren landscap full of lifeBeautiful hike to the top on a perfect summer day...landscape is barren and inhospitable per human standards, but full of life; saw many birds, moths, grasshoppers, spiders, flowers and plants, grumpy marmots, and the king of the mountains the CA bighorn.
kk6yb - Aug 7, 2019 8:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2019
Snow field easily bypassedLong walk from the Barcroft Gate trailhead, up the southeast slope of the peak. No problems at all. There was a significant snow field covering the trail around 14,000' elevation but there is a steep use trail that easily bypassed the snow field. Great views on top. Started hiking at 6:45 AM, finished back at trailhead around 4 PM, we took our time along the way and spent at least 40 minutes on top. Great hike up, very enjoyable (but still a challenge)!
Pete Castricone - Jul 7, 2019 9:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2019
Piece of CakeBeautiful weather & several friendly hikers on the mountain.
md - Sep 9, 2018 10:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2018
White Mountain PeakWhite Mountain Peak
naura - Jun 18, 2018 11:47 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2018
Alpine start made for a beautiful sunriseStarted at 3am under a star-strewn sky. Watched the sunrise bloom as I went up the final slope. Views from the top are tremendous; I don't think there is a better perspective of the Sierra escarpment anywhere. Would be lovely to be up here in winter with perfect air quality.
Lots of marmots, but only one person (out of 10+) wrapped their car.
SuperChthonic - May 3, 2018 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2013
Walk up with the chance to see Big Horn SheepThis became my go to peak to take first time folk aspiring to 14ers. Don’t forget to stop on the way and see the Bristle Cone National Monument.
jdmorehouse - Apr 4, 2018 3:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
2nd AscentThis time with Lorraine. A shake down hike before Whitney.
gimpilator - Dec 20, 2017 2:58 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2017
White/BarcroftMost tame bighorns I've ever seen.
allisondianee - Oct 25, 2017 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Woo hoo! my 3rd California 14er!Loved the hike, the views were great. Fairly easy except for the altitude gave me a bit of elevation sickness that made me a little slower.
Wrote a trip report here: http://www.shedreamsofalpine.com/blog/2017/10/22/white-mountain-day-hike
stepho - Aug 1, 2017 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2012
incredible viewIn my opinion one of the best views in CA...breathtaking vista of Sierra crest on one side and aerial view over the basin and range province on the other.
rossrleone - Dec 12, 2016 9:04 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2016
MTB the thingsolo mission to the peak. mountain bike is the only way to go, felt terrible, didn't acclimatize correctly.
utclimber - Sep 22, 2016 12:07 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2016
White Mountain PeakPerfect weather and not many people on the mountain. White Mountain Peak was my 31st ultra prominence peak and 4th California 14er.
cdickinson - Sep 6, 2016 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2016
great day on the mountain4th time up white mountain peak. This time hiked with Harvey, Mary and Katie. All made it- 4 1/2 hours up and 3 hours down. Got a chance to see inside the mountain top research station. Glad we went on Saturday and didn't have to deal with the crowds on Sunday when road was open to Barcroft.
RaymondShevsky - Sep 4, 2016 4:12 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2016
Great viewsAlthough the trail is easy class 1 from Barcroft gate, the altitude really hit on the last stretch of switchbacks! Incomparable views, however, and the never-ending road to the trailhead was OK with 2wd HC, driven carefully.
xbaghat - Apr 23, 2016 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2015
fifteen ultraprom...
SandyWright - Jan 16, 2016 5:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2014
Sister In LawsThe drive was slower than expected off of Highway 395. Camped at the Barcroft gate. Wonderful views! Great time.
boyblue - Dec 16, 2015 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 1985
The RoadBeautiful and cold. Took a nice nap on the summit. Didn't see another soul the entire day.