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Canceled: Mt. Thielsen

  • Start date: 07/17/2011

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 07/17/2011

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Spectacular views of the Cascades, Diamond Lake, and Crater rim. Leader will set a fixed line for the summit pinnacle and group will follow using prussiks. Depending on conditions, group skills and size, we may choose to rappel off the pinnacle. Would be a good idea to brush up on prussik and rappel skills if necessary. May encounter some steep snow due to late snow melt. Be prepared for mosquitoes on the lower sections as they may be fierce this time of year.

  • Event Leader: Harris Danneille

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 260

  • Season: 2011

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Helmet, harness, 2 prussiks, ATC, 2 locking biners, ice axe, waterproof boots, raingear. pants, hat, gloves, (no cotton clothing), mosquito repellant, sunscreen, sunglasses, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water (80 oz. minimum). Trekking poles and boot gaiters are recommended.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 10

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 3800

  • Non-Member Fees: —

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Rain greeted 3 climbers as we met very early Sunday morning for the drive to Mt. Thielsen. The weather let up as we crossed over the pass but the mosquitoes were waiting at the trailhead. Still lots of snow below and just above the junction with the PCT. Thankfully the West ridge was snow free all the way to Chicken ledge. We passed another climber and his very friendly Basset hound on their way back down. Another solo climber on his first climb of Thielsen joined us for info on the route as we neared the ledge. Although clouds blocked much of the view, Crater lake rim looked lovely with all its peaks still draped in snow. We set a fixed rope and enjoyed pictures on the summit before the rain finally caught up to us. Wet rock on the descent from the pinnacle was a little slick but all made it down safely. Rest of the hike back to the car was drizzly but warm enough to ditch the raingear. We opted to replenish the days burnt calories with a stop at the Oakridge DQ on the way home. All around a good day with great people despite the less than perfect weather.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 10
  • Number of spots available: 6
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Harris, Danneille 541-521-5807 N —
2 Signed-Up Harris, Rick 541-729-3460 N —
3 Signed-Up Polhemus, Julie 541-912-0639 N —
4 Signed-Up Harris, Jeffrey 541-505-6286 N —