Distance
8.0 mi to summit
12.4 mi total
Elevation
7,979 ft start
11,288 ft max
Vertical
6,034 ft gain
Time
7 hr 55 min to summit
10 hr 57 min total
An incredible but long traverse across the Lost River Range. The ascent from the north side was fairly pleasant. It had meadows and a forest and the slopes were pleasant. Lots of mosquitos though. The actual traverse was a pleasant class 2/3 for most of it. For the timid there would be a couple moves of class 3 that would get your attention. The descent from Invisible Peak from the saddle is actually the most miserable part. It is a lengthy bushwhack. It took about 3 hours to navigate the down, far longer than we expected.
Route name
point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles
bushwhacking, no water source, rockfall/loose rock, buggy, weather
Key gear
trekking poles, wine