[Gimpilator]

After recently crashing my motorcycle (totaled) and injuring my shoulder and knee, I wasn't sure if I was up to doing big hikes again or not. But you never know until you try.

full moon start

Nada Lake

first view of McClellan

McClellan from Upper Snow Lakes

McClellan from the pass

Josh and Heather joined me for an attempt of McClellan Peak in the Enchantments. We started at the Snow Creek trailhead at 5:15 am and reached upper Snow Lake by 8am, where we filtered water. We then navigated partially snowy slabs and came to the pass and Lake Viviane at 10:15am.

Lake Viviane

Josh and Prusik Peak

McClellan

Above Lake Viviane

Enchantment Peak

Heather and Enchantment

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above Leprechaun and Viviane lakes

The Prong (right)

Dragontail

Cannon

Nearing The Prong

There were a lot of goats near the lake and several mothers with baby goats. We hiked past Leprechaun Lake up to The Prong and then scrambled the ridge over towards the summit block. We found the easiest scramble option to the summit was located on the southeast side of the block. No more than a few class 3 moves.

narrows near The Prong

the summit block

register

We arrived at the summit just before 1:00pm and spent a half hour there lounging and taking in views. I opened a celebratory Ghost Chili chocolate which Heather gave to me, and we each at a bit of it. I was happy to share this summit with two exceptional athletes before they go off in different directions for their next big adventure. I hope they will find what they are looking for and meet the goals they have set for themselves.

Heather on the summit

Josh nearing the summit

Temple Ridge

Snow Lakes

summit

summit

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Ghost Chili Chocolate and Witches Tower

peering down from the summit

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below The Prong

Descending

The snow in the lakes basin was exceptionally good, firm when we arrived and then slightly softer in the afternoon. We did several long glissades on the way down to Lake Viviane. Our hike back to the parking lot took just over 5 hours for a total trip time of 13.5 hours, and roughly 7000 feet of gain. My 44th Bulger Peak.

[neek]

This must be you guys coming down, taken Sunday 2:06pm

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[Gimpilator]

That's us alright! Lol. Great shot. Are you one of the guys we stopped to talk to?

[wildernessed]

[Boots]

Great pictures. Sure is beautiful there.

[Fletcher]

Nicely done. We need to get Sherpa this year to polish off the Bulgers of the Stuart Range.

[olderthanIusedtobe]

Looks like a fun trip. Love the goat pics.

[raising3hikers]

that's a nice day trip

[neek]

[fourteen410]

[HitTheTrail]

[SergioNapelo]

[Gimpilator]

Good question. We thought the hole was strange looking with those cloud formations behind which is why I took the shot.

[zephyr]

[Gimpilator]