8/7/2011 Route: North Slopes Posted On: 8/8/2011, By: tmathews Info: Summited Mt. Wilson via the new Rock of Ages Trail. Some snow still remains in a gully close to the summit once you leave the ridge and begin to traverse toward the summit. The snow is hard and firm in the morning and the run-out is long, so tread carefully if you choose to cross it. You can climb up to the top of the gully on some pretty solid rock to the climber‘s left and avoid the snow altogether. |
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7/7/2011 Route: North Slopes Posted On: 7/10/2011, By: lakecityrat Info: Summitted Mt. Wilson 07-07-11 via Northeast Ridge from Navajo Lake. Route is mostly clear of snow. You must cross a large snowfield in upper Navajo basin and must cross two steep couloirs. Crampons not necessary unless you are hiking VERY early in the morning. We crossed the couloirs around 9 AM and were able to get very good traction. Ice axe is highly recommended as a fall in either couloir could likely be fatal if you did not have the ability to self arrest. We did not need snowshoes or crampons on this climb, but ice axe is nescessary for safety‘s sake. |
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7/3/2011 Route: East Face Posted On: 7/5/2011, By: jbchalk Info: Descended Mt. Wilson‘s SW couloir into Kilpacker Basin after a climb of ED‘s south slopes and traverse to Mt. Wilson. Pic of the SW couloir below as seen from the traverse. |
