KaskadskyjKozak Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I'm thinking of doing a walkup or two with my 10 year old this summer. Has anyone here climbed Adams (S. Spur) with someone that young? How did it go? What kind of hikes/scrambles did you do prior to Adams. My son has done day trips only to date - with up to 3700 foot again and 8-10 miles. It would be cool to pair up with someone else interested in this. Another destination I am considering is Hidden Lake Peaks - bag both summits and camp above the lake. Oh, and Robin/Tuck lakes might work nicely as well. Edited February 15, 2008 by KaskadskyjKozak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 "My son has done day trips only to date - with up to 3700 foot again and 8-10 miles. " He will like Adams. There is also my Rainier trip with my 12 yr old June 27-30. I hope to summit on the third day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 "My son has done day trips only to date - with up to 3700 foot again and 8-10 miles. " He will like Adams. There is also my Rainier trip with my 12 yr old June 27-30. I hope to summit on the third day. Adams is like 6600 in 2 days - plus some more pack weight for him. You think the 3700ft/day was/is training enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would do whatever you did to get ready for the 3700 ft day. Then take 3 days. It just seems like a lot to ask of a youngster in 2 days. Or if you two ski, once you get down off the top two snowfields, the skiing is intermediate. Even if you do not ski, there are some pretty good glissades if you have nylon clothes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would do whatever you did to get ready for the 3700 ft day. Then take 3 days. It just seems like a lot to ask of a youngster in 2 days. Or if you two ski, once you get down off the top two snowfields, the skiing is intermediate. Even if you do not ski, there are some pretty good glissades if you have nylon clothes on. Oh, I've done the route. I'm looking for feedback from folks who have done it with their kids, and looking to team up. Skiing is out of the question. For the glissade, i'd be worried about the snow conditions and whether he can handle an ice axe. Maybe a team glissade would work best with me and he roped up with a 30m rope and I follow and arrest as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Even if you do not ski, there are some pretty good glissades if you have nylon clothes on. Just don't use Schoeller pants. I call them my "self-arrest pants" for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Ahh. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Yngve Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I dunno if they've fixed the road yet to HLP. Alta is a great peak that is an airy hike without snow and would be a little more interesting with a snowpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 I dunno if they've fixed the road yet to HLP. Alta is a great peak that is an airy hike without snow and would be a little more interesting with a snowpack. yeah, I was up there in Nov. Would be a good one in summer, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Oh, I've done the route. I'm looking for feedback from folks who have done it with their kids, and looking to team up. Not from me personally, but this TR on Jason's site got me fired up to take my daughter up when she gets a bit older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 some a little more challenging than a walkup...but might be fun with the kid as it is minor scrambling Mt. Forgotten Del Campo/Gothic Sperry Mt. Pugh Breccia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 some a little more challenging than a walkup...but might be fun with the kid as it is minor scrambling Mt. Forgotten Del Campo/Gothic Sperry Mt. Pugh Breccia Pugh is a good idea with a camp at the flat spot before that steep bit before Stujack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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