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Postponed: Mt Thielsen

  • Start date: 05/19/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/19/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Join us to climb the "Lightning Rod of the Cascades!" Weather will determine departure time. Leader will email group with carpool info and meeting plans. Be prepared for snow or sunshine - it's spring climbing season and we will plan to ascend as long as the conditions are safe!

Mt. Thielsen is a challenging hike before the climbing begins, with nearly 1000 feet of elevation gain per mile; please be ready for the haul. Leader might conduct a conditioning hike in the Eugene area in the weeks leading up to the climb.

  • Event Leader: Willhite Kerry

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating:

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 260

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Food for a long day of climbing. 3L water. Boots; layers for wind, rain/snow, and heat; sun protection; warm hat; gloves. Harness, helmet, 2 carabiners, 2 prusiks, auto-blok, ATC. Trekking poles, sunscreen, bug protection, sunglasses. Weather dependent: snowshoes; gaiters.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 10

  • Member Fees: 3

  • Elevation Gain: 3800

  • Non-Member Fees: 15

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Five climbers began hiking the PCT at 7 am under beautiful sunny skies. The group was diverse, with a participant from Ashland, another from Portland, and two for whom it was their first Obsidians climb. There were no mosquitos, but lovely flowers. We hit snow at approximately 6,000 ft and were able to ascend off-trail directly to the ridge while cutting off approximately a half mile from the typical approach. Snow shoes were carried but unnecessary. One climber opted to remain at the PCT junction while the rest of the group ascended the West Ridge. As the ridge turned into slope, snow gave way to clear volcanic rock and we stashed our snow shoes and axes under one of the lone trees. Four climbers summitted with no others in sight while clouds slowly grew overhead. We descended in fine conditions, taking one stranded hiker with us who had the confidence to hike to the chicken ledge but not enough to descend alone. The hike out was slow given that our guest was uncomfortable navigating deep afternoon snow in his running shoes. We celebrated in the parking lot with three different types of tortilla chips.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 8
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Willhite, Kerry 541-231-1457 N 3
2 Signed-Up Bowen, Sara 662-816-7797 N 15
3 Signed-Up Marlow, Jennifer 925-899-6399 N 3
4 Signed-Up Banks, Hayden 458-205-4560 N 15
5 Signed-Up Hlebechuk, Blaine 541-743-3182 N 15
6 Signed-Up Aggarwal, Yukti 614-531-5333 N 15
7 Signed-Up Strutin, David 541-221-9015 N 3
8 Signed-Up Maly, Tomas 9712215061 N 15