JUL 19TH 2009
Hiked the road from the Barcroft gate; this must be the most indirect way to get to a summit; holy switchback! Well, guess it's a road and not a trail. Either way, nice hike! A bit tough coming down since we were breathing in smoke from the Bishop Creek fires. Lots of thunderstorm activity as well; we had the first rumbling at 1:30pm but luckily got back to the car by 2:30pm. A lot of people still behind us though; hope they made it safely because there was quite a lightning show on the drive out.
OCT 7TH 2006
Jeep Road - Great start with horrible end
Went up on Saturday (Oct 7th). Snow started about halfway between the observatory and the switchbacks. Some parts of the road probably have a foot of snow. It started snowing pretty heavily and we turned around just before the switchbacks as we got worried the truck might get snowed in (only 2wd). The snow was almost all the way to the trailhead, then there was a break and then another part of the road had a good layer. It was about 23 degrees at the trailhead at 4pm.
Then the trouble began. Made it past the snow but had TWO flat tires at about 10k. About 6 hours later we were towed back to Bishop. 10:30pm, no car, still no food and not one single motel room available. Finally made it to Mammoth with a shuttle to get a room around 1:30am. "Fun" day. Got back home Sunday 8pm, a day late. I was pretty annoyed.
I was in one of the groups well behind you, everyone made it out but true the lightning did get fairly interesting as the day went on. One boomed pretty close just as we crossed the ridge and started down to the Barcroft facility.
Had a another great day for a nice walk up White Mt. with my wilderness partner Cindy Thaw. Great weather. russ thaw
Matt Worster - Jul 12, 2009 5:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
White Mtn
Nice hike for the elevation. Far more flauna than I expected: penstemon, desert marigold, and of course more sagebrush than you can shake a stick at. Drove down Silver Canyon Road - hubba hubba!
Robb - Jul 9, 2009 10:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
Independence Day
What a way to celebrate. This was a hard one for me. The vertical seemed so much harder at this altitude, but prevailed, and checked this bad boy off the list.
Ticked it but just for the list. Stopping and hiking off the road before the end was way cooler.
sagehawk88 - Jan 17, 2009 4:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2002
First 14er
First attempt at a 14er at the age of 12. Hike up to the Observatory was fine but weather worsened and make the walk along the ridge line more treacherous because of the high exposure. The Clouds eventually passed and we were able to finish the climb. Only saw 3 other people on the trail. Made summit at about sunset time, with an amazing view of the Sierra Crest. Walked back to the light of the full moon. Excellent trip to take the younger kids on seeing as how there's fairly easy access and a road the entire way. Good hike overall, I've always loved the White Mountains.
Kadee - Nov 10, 2008 4:59 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2008
First 14er!
Took the South Face route. The drive in was very long and bumpy! Awesome terrain and cool colors though. I got a late start so I was coming down when the sun was low, which was actually very nice because the marmots started to come out of hiding. It was fun to watch them.
Noondueler - Nov 6, 2008 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 1996
kinda boring hike up - the old road sure does a lot of winding - great views from the top though - a bit hazy, but the views of the palisades were divine - I ran straight down via mount barcroft - that was fun
I tried it a couple of years ago with my buddy Richard in October and we had to bail because of a pretty bad snow storm. We were already pretty high up (just before the final ascent to the summit) when we saw the storm coming in and decided to bail. It started to snow by the time we were at the research station and be the time we reached the car it was snowing really bad (a couple of inches in 15min). Temperatures had dropped into the 10's, really cold and windy. But it was still a lot of fun and will return one day to summit.
seano - Sep 5, 2008 2:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2007
From Barcroft Gate
A cold hike/jog in blowing snow.
Ambret - Aug 30, 2008 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2008
One Long Walk
Hiked up from the Barcroft gate. Nice breeze, so not too hot. Pretty desolate, though great views of the Sierras throughout the hike. My friend and I had the summit to ourselves (it was a Thursday). Saw three others on their way up as we headed down.
Lips74 - Aug 26, 2008 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2008
Summer Solitude
Solo climbed from the Barcroft gate on the dirt road. Very sunny comfortable morning climb with great views north to Mt. Dana and south along the High Sierra. Took about 6 hours round trip.
Fun trip, but harder than I was expecting. Nice weather:)
salad - Aug 21, 2008 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
Main Trail
A family affair. We took advantage of the open gates on the last day of a two week vacation. My second time up, my wifes first time (her second 14'er). My daughter (age 5) hiked to the summit on her own for her first 14'er, and my son (age 2) got a ride all the way on my back for his first ever peak.
plume - Aug 4, 2008 1:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
Luciano136 - Jul 20, 2009 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2009
Switchback road?JUL 19TH 2009
Hiked the road from the Barcroft gate; this must be the most indirect way to get to a summit; holy switchback! Well, guess it's a road and not a trail. Either way, nice hike! A bit tough coming down since we were breathing in smoke from the Bishop Creek fires. Lots of thunderstorm activity as well; we had the first rumbling at 1:30pm but luckily got back to the car by 2:30pm. A lot of people still behind us though; hope they made it safely because there was quite a lightning show on the drive out.
OCT 7TH 2006
Jeep Road - Great start with horrible end
Went up on Saturday (Oct 7th). Snow started about halfway between the observatory and the switchbacks. Some parts of the road probably have a foot of snow. It started snowing pretty heavily and we turned around just before the switchbacks as we got worried the truck might get snowed in (only 2wd). The snow was almost all the way to the trailhead, then there was a break and then another part of the road had a good layer. It was about 23 degrees at the trailhead at 4pm.
Then the trouble began. Made it past the snow but had TWO flat tires at about 10k. About 6 hours later we were towed back to Bishop. 10:30pm, no car, still no food and not one single motel room available. Finally made it to Mammoth with a shuttle to get a room around 1:30am. "Fun" day. Got back home Sunday 8pm, a day late. I was pretty annoyed.
mrchad9 - Jul 21, 2009 7:38 pm
Re: Switchback road?I was in one of the groups well behind you, everyone made it out but true the lightning did get fairly interesting as the day went on. One boomed pretty close just as we crossed the ridge and started down to the Barcroft facility.
RussThaw - Jul 16, 2009 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2009
quickyHad a another great day for a nice walk up White Mt. with my wilderness partner Cindy Thaw. Great weather. russ thaw
Matt Worster - Jul 12, 2009 5:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
White MtnNice hike for the elevation. Far more flauna than I expected: penstemon, desert marigold, and of course more sagebrush than you can shake a stick at. Drove down Silver Canyon Road - hubba hubba!
Robb - Jul 9, 2009 10:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
Independence DayWhat a way to celebrate. This was a hard one for me. The vertical seemed so much harder at this altitude, but prevailed, and checked this bad boy off the list.
sierrasclimber - Apr 7, 2009 10:39 pm
LameTicked it but just for the list. Stopping and hiking off the road before the end was way cooler.
sagehawk88 - Jan 17, 2009 4:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2002
First 14erFirst attempt at a 14er at the age of 12. Hike up to the Observatory was fine but weather worsened and make the walk along the ridge line more treacherous because of the high exposure. The Clouds eventually passed and we were able to finish the climb. Only saw 3 other people on the trail. Made summit at about sunset time, with an amazing view of the Sierra Crest. Walked back to the light of the full moon. Excellent trip to take the younger kids on seeing as how there's fairly easy access and a road the entire way. Good hike overall, I've always loved the White Mountains.
Kadee - Nov 10, 2008 4:59 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2008
First 14er!Took the South Face route. The drive in was very long and bumpy! Awesome terrain and cool colors though. I got a late start so I was coming down when the sun was low, which was actually very nice because the marmots started to come out of hiding. It was fun to watch them.
Noondueler - Nov 6, 2008 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 1996
Regular hike from BarcroftMt. Gould next day
paisajeroamericano - Oct 21, 2008 11:10 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2008
nevada highpoint?kinda boring hike up - the old road sure does a lot of winding - great views from the top though - a bit hazy, but the views of the palisades were divine - I ran straight down via mount barcroft - that was fun
SkydiveKen - Sep 22, 2008 8:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2008
One moreOne more 14er. A very strange landscape. Wish I had more time to explore.
MelitoIrpino - Sep 15, 2008 2:40 pm
Colder than we thought in SeptemberFairly easy hike as long as you acclimatize for a day. Seeing the Bristlecone Pine Forest is a must while you are there.
mstender - Sep 10, 2008 1:38 pm
Had to bail!I tried it a couple of years ago with my buddy Richard in October and we had to bail because of a pretty bad snow storm. We were already pretty high up (just before the final ascent to the summit) when we saw the storm coming in and decided to bail. It started to snow by the time we were at the research station and be the time we reached the car it was snowing really bad (a couple of inches in 15min). Temperatures had dropped into the 10's, really cold and windy. But it was still a lot of fun and will return one day to summit.
seano - Sep 5, 2008 2:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2007
From Barcroft GateA cold hike/jog in blowing snow.
Ambret - Aug 30, 2008 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2008
One Long WalkHiked up from the Barcroft gate. Nice breeze, so not too hot. Pretty desolate, though great views of the Sierras throughout the hike. My friend and I had the summit to ourselves (it was a Thursday). Saw three others on their way up as we headed down.
Lips74 - Aug 26, 2008 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2008
Summer SolitudeSolo climbed from the Barcroft gate on the dirt road. Very sunny comfortable morning climb with great views north to Mt. Dana and south along the High Sierra. Took about 6 hours round trip.
dpsiebert - Aug 22, 2008 6:08 am
Dirt RoadFun trip, but harder than I was expecting. Nice weather:)
salad - Aug 21, 2008 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
Main TrailA family affair. We took advantage of the open gates on the last day of a two week vacation. My second time up, my wifes first time (her second 14'er). My daughter (age 5) hiked to the summit on her own for her first 14'er, and my son (age 2) got a ride all the way on my back for his first ever peak.
plume - Aug 4, 2008 1:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
road tripGreat late afternoon hike.
bkk030580 - Jul 28, 2008 1:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2008
Good Altitude TestQuick trip to the top after sleeping at 8600ft. Lots of mountain bikers out.