jkeller Posted June 11, 2006 Posted June 11, 2006 Climb: Mount Thielsen-The usual route - SW ridge Date of Climb: 6/10/2006 Trip Report: Nothing real exciting, just thought I would report the snow levels. I hit snow at about 6,000 ft - right after the Spruce Ridge trail junction. I followed the trail until just past the wilderness boundary, then wandered uphill through the trees until I popped out on the SW ridge. Good snow until about 8,000 ft then a scree slog up to Chicken Point. This is a fantastic summit! Gear Notes: Crampons - used but didn't really need them. Ice axe - didn't need. Rope and harness - wished I had when I came down off the summit. Would have saved a drenching of flop sweat and a case of the shakes. Approach Notes: Bring insect repellent if you plan on stopping anywhere between the trailhead and about 7,000 ft. I almost had to run down to avoid the swarming skeetters. Quote
billcoe Posted June 11, 2006 Posted June 11, 2006 Nothing real exciting.......................... ......... ......... ........... Rope and harness - wished I had when I came down off the summit. Would have saved a drenching of flop sweat and a case of the shakes............. Ha ha , reading between the lines - way to get er done! Quote
jkeller Posted June 12, 2006 Author Posted June 12, 2006 I saw two bolts: one on top with a long red sling and another down at Chicken Point. The second one is pretty useless IMO. Quote
kevbone Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 Killer dude, I did that a couple of years ago. Way fun. Quote
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