Distance
6.5 mi to summit
14.3 mi total
Elevation
8,938 ft start
14,106 ft max
Vertical
5,463 ft gain
Time
5 hr 25 min to summit
14 hr 38 min total
I approached from the Blue Lakes trailhead and decided to summit via the standard route instead of the west ridge. The Lavender Col was pretty much snow-filled and my ice axe and crampons came in handy. I left my backpack (and GPS) at the notch before proceeding to the summit. The notch was dry and there was one small snowfield to cross before the summit. On the descent I became dehydrated and sick. I took some long breaks and eventually nursed myself back to health and returned to the Blue Lakes trailhead.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
rockfall/loose rock, snow on route
Key gear
ice axe, crampons, helmet
