The definitive peak challenge of the Sierra Nevada range in the Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada. A great challenge for northern Californians! Originally created by Harry Erl, Howard Steidtmann, and other members of the former Peak and Gorge Section of the Western States Climbers. "Ogul" is the Washoe Indian word for mountain bighorn sheep which at one time agilely climbed these mountains. See more at http://climber.org/wsc/OGULlist.html
Highest peak
Mount Patterson
11,673 ft / 3,557 m
Most prominent peak
Mount Patterson
4,153 ft / 1,265 m prom
Most summited peak
Mount Tallac
98 summits
Most difficult peak
Round Top
Class 3
Difficulty breakdown
Class 3/4 3 peaks
Highlights
Latest summits
"Started at the Carson Pass Trailhead and took the PCT until we have a visual of the coulior. The snow conditions were good for the climb in the coulior. 4 pitches (last one was short and challenging with the mix climb to pop out). Wonderful day on the mountain. " — mj3920 • Apr 10, 2021
"Awesome day out! Started an hour before sunrise and was rewarded with nearly PERFECT spring conditions. A little breakable crust, a little postholing, but mostly just delicious, firm, climbable snow. The road was well-packed by snowmobile traffic, so even the long approach wasn't too bad. A true pleasure to romp around on these high peaks and ridges on a picture-perfect bluebird day. Didn't see another person all day - like I had the entire Willow Creek drainage to myself." — klotito • Mar 28, 2021
"Awesome day out! Started an hour before sunrise and was rewarded with nearly PERFECT spring conditions. A little breakable crust, a little postholing, but mostly just delicious, firm, climbable snow. The road was well-packed by snowmobile traffic, so even the long approach wasn't too bad. A true pleasure to romp around on these high peaks and ridges on a picture-perfect bluebird day. Didn't see another person all day - like I had the entire Willow Creek drainage to myself." — klotito • Mar 28, 2021
"Awesome day out! Started an hour before sunrise and was rewarded with nearly PERFECT spring conditions. A little breakable crust, a little postholing, but mostly just delicious, firm, climbable snow. The road was well-packed by snowmobile traffic, so even the long approach wasn't too bad. A true pleasure to romp around on these high peaks and ridges on a picture-perfect bluebird day. Didn't see another person all day - like I had the entire Willow Creek drainage to myself." — klotito • Mar 28, 2021
"Patches of snow until the trail contoured around to the north side where I switched to snowshoes for deep soft snow. Used the ice axe to traverse some steep slopes on the ridge below the stairs to the lookout. While at the summit, a single engine plane flew by the tower. I waved and the pilot tipped their wing in response. Glissaded down about 1500 vertical feet of the south face (!) before the snow ran out, then hiked the cl. 2 gully back to the road. I now need a new pair of hiking pants." — klotito • Mar 27, 2021