Whatcomboy Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Trip: West McMillian Spire - West Ridge Date: 8/22/2009 Trip Report: With an OK weather report Norman and I headed up Goodell creek trail. The steep section to tree line rewarded us with a bumper crop of blueberries. No views at all because of the clouds and when we got to Terror basin to camp the Pickets were hidden with clouds and fog. Plenty of water at this camp. No mountain house for dinner because the pump for the stove got left in the van. We slept late hoping the clouds would lift and after hopping on easy slabs for about an hour we finally reached the snow. Quick run across low angle snow to the steep snow finger. The snow was very hard and crampons were a must. Easy but loose rock climb to the summit with a little bit of exposure. Potterfield and Nelson description of the approach was a big help. The clouds broke and rewarded us to stellar views that brought smiles to our faces. A party of 3 followed us up and we descended together to keep from getting hit with loose rock. Spent another night to enjoy the views and beauty of the Pickets with a star filled night. Home Sweet Home Snowfinger Mt. Fury View to south from summit I found the register! Gear Notes: ice axe, crampons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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