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Ascent of North Schell Peak on 2009-10-10

Climber: Eric Kassan

Date:

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

North Schell Peak

Location:

USA-Nevada

Elevation:

11883 ft / 3621 m

Ascent Trip Report

There was more snow on the ground than I was expecting - I took the direct route up the west buttress because it looked clear of snow, and I assumed the top would be as well. There was snow on the top of the buttress, but not more than a few inches. Once at the main ridgeline, that was clear of snow, making the summit easy enough from there. The glass jar used for the register was shattered, but fortunately I had a plastic spare so I moved the registers to that, ensuring they should stay dry for another season.

On the way back, I took the more standard route (the north ridge into the prominent drainage to the west) and found that the snow in it was avoidable.

Also, during hunting season in this forest, it was recommended that all hikers wear orange (guess the hunters here are a little trigger happy, or very cautious).

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

3354 ft / 1021 m

Elevation Loss:

3354 ft / 1021 m

Distance:

8.5 mi / 13.7 km

Quality:

6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Road Hike, Unmaintained Trail, Open Country, Bushwhack, Snow on Ground

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

3304 ft / 1006 m

Extra Loss:

50 ft / 15 m

Distance:

4 mi / 6.4 km

Route:

west buttress

Trailhead:

Timber Creek Campground 8629 ft / 2630 m

Time Up:

3 Hours 30 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

3304 ft / 1006 m

Extra Gain:

50 ft / 15 m

Distance:

4.5 mi / 7.2 km

Route:

north ridge to west drainage

Trailhead:

Timber Creek Campground 8629 ft / 2630 m

Time Down:

2 Hours

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