off_the_hook Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Climb: Del Campo Peak-scramble Date of Climb: 8/25/2006 Trip Report: I got a good workout on Del Campo, ascending in 1 hour and 55 minutes. I took a 45 minute break on top and then descended in 1 hour, 35 minutes (4 hour, 15 minute round trip). I've only hiked Dickerman on that section of the Mtn. Loop Hwy so it was nice to explore a new area and get around 4,500 feet of elevation gain in the process. The trail up to Gothic Basin is quite steep, but in good condition. There is no snow left on route to the summit. From the basin, there was less Del Campo above than I thought there would be, but it's only 6,600 after all... The scramble was fun and the views were great. I relaxed and took some self-timer images. The biggest surprise was Foggy Lake, a larger lake than I imagined and beautifully neslted between Gothic Peak and Del Campo. No fog on the lake today, it shimmered in the sunlight and was very photogenic. On the way out I startled a cinammon black bear right in front of me but before I could whip the camera out it was thundering into the bushes. I didn't see anyone until well down the trail on the descent. Gear Notes: Bring yourself and some water. Approach Notes: Good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslater Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Wow, that looks a lot different than when I was up there in early/mid July. I'm a bit surprised that the big snowfield on the way up to the scramble gully thingy melted out so much, but I guess that's what snow does in the summer... We also didn't have those kinds of views; had lots of fog/clouds swirling around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 That is such a cool area. I haven't been up there in years but always loved that place. There are some sweet campsites in gothic basin and wicked rad mining caves to explore (so extremeo!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I saw a doe while coming down the trail that had several large, gaping wounds that had to be claw marks on her rump...I assumed a cougar...but I've never seen any signs of cats bigger than bobcats up there. Don't know if a bear would attack a full grown deer. Gothic Basin is almost as cool as Glaicer Basin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Great pics, I climbed Vesper on Sat, it looks like you can see vesper in the 6th pic down? Is that right. Great weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off_the_hook Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Thanks. Yes, that is Vesper on the left side of the sixth photo with Morning Star, Sperry, and Big Four in a row. A similar photo from the summit of Del Campo is in the Beckey guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magellan Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Dude, you are ridiculously fast. Extremo fast. I want you to start short-roping me up stuff. Great report. Any spontaneous rockfall on route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magellan Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 We did Vesper friday, and I was extremely impressed with the views. Some of the best in the state, especially from 6214'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 You need to get a hold of Dan Howatt and challenge hime to a duel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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