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TRIP REPORT: White Mountain to Boundary Peak

This was an ultralight overnight traverse from White Mountain and Boundary Peak in the White Mountains on the California/Nevada border. It covers 30 miles. There’s 7 miles of trail on either end and 16 miles of cross country travel between each peak. It was one of my favorite hikes of the season. The traverse across this range was easier and more beautiful than I had anticipated.

Our bivvy spot for the night

I did the traverse in early June in a low snow year. There were very few patches of snow. The creek at our mid-point was running and provided our water resupply.

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TRIP REPORT: Norman Clyde Peak – Northeast Ridge

Norman Clyde Peak has a huge striking arete and summit pinnacle. It’s visible from Temple Crag and is found along the Palisade Traverse. However, it doesn’t get that much traffic as it’s a long approach and stiff scrambling. I found this trip to be a solid day effort. It could be more pleasant as an overnighter.

I’ve had this peak on my mind since I was a park ranger at Devils Postpile and gave campfire talks about Norman Clyde. It was good to finally get a day on my own in these wild and beautiful mountains as I climbed the Northeast Ridge of Norman Clyde Peak.

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TRIP REPORT: East Arete of Mount Humphreys

This peak is a part of the Bishop skyline. If you spend enough time here, eventually you’ll want to climb this picturesque peak. The East Arete of Mount Humphreys is considered a classic route for those inclined to rock climbing. It’s a big day with a lot of elevation gain and ridge climbing. I enjoyed the climb, and found it to be a full day’s effort of mountain climbing.

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The Beginners Guide to Climbing Mountains

Getting to the top of a mountain and capturing the surrounding views can be an incredibly rewarding experience! In fact, the physical challenges and feelings of accomplishment are so great that you may find yourself wanting to climb more peaks and bigger mountains. For some this can lead them on a journey that culminates on Mount Everest! But, nobody starts with climbing the highest mountain in the world. We start with a dream of a mountain. This blog post is full of mountain climbing basics to turn your dream of a mountain summit into actionable steps to get you up the mountain.

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