JasonG Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Trip: Little Devil and Baksit Peaks - Standards Date: 8/8/2011 Trip Report: These peaks aren't technical, but they are scenic, and worth the walk. Having hiked up to the lookout many times over the years, I had never taken the turn to Monogram lake before this Sunday. I ran into a couple that had bailed on Little Devil when the predicted sunny skies never materialized, and almost turned around myself when I climbed up into the clouds above Monogram Lake. Thankfully I had Norman Maclean to keep me company (I was reminded again why "A River Runs Through It" is one of the best short stories ever written), and an hours' rest lifted the deck enough to navigate to camp below Little Devil. It was still pretty socked in the rest of the afternoon, but I scrambled up Little Devil right before sunset. After the sun went down, the clouds lowered into the valleys and I was treated to a quiet evening out under the stars. I got an early start the next morning and traversed over to Baksit (Middle Devil), where the summit register placed by Dallas and Chris Weidner in 1995 is still there. It was good to see that Dallas had signed in twice, along with a single entry from Roger Jung. Both have passed on, but I had a good few moments on the summit with memories of their exploits. Though I didn't know Roger, I had met his dad several years ago on Corteo, and was told to keep a eye out for him. I still am. The views were spectacular, and I scoped the rest of the Teebone ridge traverse (some day!). The original plan was to sidle over and tag Big Devil, but I got lazy (and apprehensive about descending into the murk) and just sat up there and took photos of the cool marine layer spilling over the divide. A quick traverse back to camp, and I was on my way back home along a ridge as scenic as any other that I have seen in the Cascades. Ptarmigan kept me company on the walk down to the trail, and I was back at the car in no time. If you need some solitude and scenery, Teebone ridge is sure to deliver! Monogram Lake still melting out in August, and the Cascade River Valley Lookout on Lookout Mountain Teebone Ridge. Big Devil on the left, Baksit (Middle Devil) in the middle, and the Trapezoid (Last Devil) on the right Snowfield Group at sunrise Little Devil Sinister and Dome- I wish we had this weather a month ago! Summit register on Baksit (Middle Devil) Fallen Angel The Trapezoid (Last Devil) and the Pickets Slesse and Triumph Fallen Angel Cue "The Sound of Music" Gear Notes: Crampons and axe Approach Notes: Monogram Lake trail. Leave it at the ridge before dropping to the lake and go up. Julie Andrews is waiting above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Sjolseth Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I was just thinking about going into this area a few weeks ago, thanks for the reminder and the excellent photos. RIP Dallas and Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 holy crap your photos are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Impressive images. Especially "Triumph/Slesse"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks for the compliments! Sometimes I wonder why I lug an SLR around, but when I get back home it all becomes clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Yeah, pretty darn bitchen, thanks a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 incredible photos Jason! Looks like a fun place to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepultura Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Great stuff Jason! wonderful pics every time. Nice to see Dallas and Rodgers sign in. I recall seeing Rodgers sign in on little J-berg during that trip we did to Silent lakes...he signed in "no rope, no route description, no problem"...R.Jung N Face, it was awesome. And of course Dallas had logged in as well. Those guys were the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Awesome photos as usual Jason. Keep em coming; I have to get my alpine fix looking at them instead of taking them now! Edited August 15, 2011 by Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Stay safe out there Steve and Scott, there will be summits to climb upon your return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartman Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Terrific pics, Jason. This is a great but not often traveled area beyond Little Devil--dicey and I did the traverse over to Big last year: http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7984640&highlight=devils+traverse One of my favorite trips in recent years. Edited September 26, 2011 by cartman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thank you for the TR- I referred to it when I was researching my solo jaunt. Excellent beta! I certainly will be back to climb Big and Last Devil, and will probably bash my way down to Newhalem to do something a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougd Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 What a treat to see this great TR this morning. Not sure how I missed it before, but nice to be able to enjoy it. Wonderful pics. Climbed Mt Shuksan on Saturday car to car and enjoyed another good look around the N Cascades from this summit. Thought I'd start there to begin to try to learn more about how this part of the range is put together. Planning to see a lot more of this country in coming months, and years. The TR's here really help. Thanks. d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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