Ruby Mountain - South Ridge 4/30/2008
Trip: Ruby Mountain - South Ridge
Date: 4/30/2008
Trip Report:Ruby Mountain - 7400ft 4/30/08
Peter and I went to Ruby Mountain at the south edge of Ross Lake, via 4th of July pass, and the south ridge. We did have some problems finding the mostly snowcovered trail from Thunder Creek up to 4th of July Pass, and ended up mostly bushwhacking up to the pass. We had lunch at a nice spot where we could see Forbidden and Snowfield Peaks among others.
We started to hike up the forested ridge that leads to Ruby Mountain and pitched camp at 5400ft, at another nice clearing.
The next morning we mozied up the remaining 2000ft to the top via the south ridge. Quite broad and gentle all the way and very scenic. At the summit around 11am, had lunch and back to camp and car by 4pm. Started drizzling approximately 30 seconds after we arrived at car.
Anybody knows the story of the solar panel?
Gear Notes:snowshoes.
Approach Notes:Colonial Creek campground, 4th of July pass, south ridge. Snow most of the way.
