[TR] Goat Rocks - Mt. Curtis Gilbert- 8/20/2006

[Doug]

Climb: Goat Rocks - Mt. Curtis Gilbert-

 

Date of Climb: 8/20/2006

 

Trip Report:

Pretty straight forward trip. We started at the Snowgrass Flats TH, took the bypass on Trail 97 and hit the PCT to Cispus Basin. Camp sites weren't scarce, but not plentiful either. We set up camp on a shelf at approx. 6,400'. Nice afternoon of lounging around and in the early evening we wathched the goats frolicking above us.

 

Sunday morning we left camp at about 8:00 and ascended to Cispus pass where we followed a boot path to the first ascent gulley. From there is was a combination of ascending scree and crossing gulleys (5 I believe) until we came out to the summit ridge. When we arrived a the pass there was a herd of about 40 or so goats heading up the route. Luckily, they left plent of organic cairns to help us find our way! Also, there were several well placed man made cairns to help us find our way up the gulleys. Once we arrived at the summit ridge, it was easy route finding to the easy scramble to the summit. We topped out @ 11:00, had some summit cookies, took photos (to be posted later) and started the nasty scree descent. back to the cars by 5:00.

 

Beautiful weather, gorgeous views and other than a couple of pretty sore feet an exceptionally enjoyable trip.

 

Gear Notes:

Helmets should be worn here!

 

Approach Notes:

Easy trail approach to Cispus basin, very straight forward.

[pope]

Thanks. Enjoyed the report.

 

Luckily, they left plent of organic cairns to help us find our way!

 

Often the local critters point the way better than the bipedal pilgrims.