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Trip: Black Peak - SE Ridge

Trip Date: 07/06/2024

Trip Report:

Ended up with a free day Saturday and haven't been up Black Peak.  Left the trailhead a little after 6:00 am after driving up from Mazama.  No snow until the descending traverse from Maple Pass to Lewis Lake. 

Saw a pica.

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Looking at Corteo from Lewis Lake.

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Wing Lake still frozen but melting out.  Lot's of running water on the approach which was great, I think I went through around 6 liters in the heat.

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Got off route a bit below the summit block and climbed some low 5th on ok rock. Great view of Goode, still pretty snowy looking.  Probably 8 folks on the summit around 11:00 am, all were stoked to be out with great visibility.

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Quick glissade down to Wing lake.  Took a detour on the trails around Lewis Lake that cost me some time and elevation.  Back at the trailhead by 3:00.  Great day to be out in the mountains!

 

Gear Notes:
Took an ice axe and crampons but didn't need them as the snow was pretty soft in the heat. Sun hoody was nice.

Approach Notes:
My GPS tracked 13.5 miles and 5,703' elevation gain.
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