Good times with Oyvind. crossing the moat to 1969 route was the spicy crux. Aesthetic and varied route in an awesome setting.
should have brought more double runners. Sword at the summit was novel. 10hrs car to car- I think we made time on fun boot skiing.
We were able to be first responders on a feel-good rescue en route home (Robe canyon twisted ankle EMRU mission) to boot.
dan-o - Aug 12, 2011 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2010
Change of Plans
Headed up to do the north face, ended up just going up the hiking route. I'll be back...
Matt Lemke - Jul 26, 2011 3:08 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2011
Headlee Pass
Great July snow climb. Frozen Vesper Lake and a fantastic glissade. Did I mention great views and a bluebird day!
belowfellow - Feb 16, 2011 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
perfect conditions
for this ascent. i only wish i had brought my splitboard...
Josh Lewis - Jan 12, 2011 1:53 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2010
Great Glissade!
I've been up this peak many times and never grow tired of it, but I very much like the winter ascent. The glissade down headlee Pass was very good.
Snidely Whiplash - Jan 4, 2011 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 1988
Wonderful rock
If melted out, the lake in the basin is just beautiful and a nice dip on a hot day. The white rock is sublime.
Not sure what day I summited, but I know for certain it was some time in 2006. I had attempted in 2005 but I was still in my infancy stage of hiking and I had no idea what I was doing back then. Attempted again with my family in August 2008. Gorgeous! I love the lake, Sperry, the alpine scramble and small glacier below... always gorgeous from up there. Would love to try it in winter some time.
beaudaddy85 - Mar 7, 2010 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2010
Sunrise Mine/ Headlee Pass Route
Hit snow pack at Wirtz basin and was consistent to the summit. Headlee Pass was the toughest section of the trip. Snow broke through either 3 ft or was pure ice the whole way up, steep incline in many spots. Easy going down to the lake, moderate, steady incline to the summit. Thin snow over the slabs around the summit. Better snow conditions on that side of Headlee. Some of the talus fields are melting underneath, so be careful going over snow bridges. Some spots have 4' or 5' hollow sections that look firm on the surface. Great day, Great views!!!
RAdams - Nov 29, 2009 12:43 am Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1980
Standard route
Have been up several times. Hauled skis up most of the way once, but there was too much debris on top of the snow to make it worthwhile below Headlee Pass. Great glissade once down chute to Frozen over Lake Elan.
Attempted North Face but rain changed our minds...climbed standard route instead, and still it was a good day. Love the Cascades.
project360 - Oct 14, 2009 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2007
Perfect Climb for Everyone
Love this peak. So close but appears far away...
Doehle - Oct 14, 2009 12:35 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009
Standard Route
Nice, if cold, day out. Good views from the summit. Valleys had some of the best color I've ever seen.
geosean - Oct 7, 2009 12:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2008
Headlee Route
Lots of brush on the approach, very wet on a late summer morning. Make sure you take to the ridge right at the outlet stream (I kept going to the lake, then ascended to the summit, this involves a lot of unnecessary steep slab climbing).
jacobsmith - Oct 14, 2012 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2012
Rain on VesperWas planning on Sperry and Vesper but decided to head back after summiting Vesper, still quite a bit of snow up there and i hadn't brought crampons.
tcingrum - Sep 20, 2012 8:02 pm
VesperGood spring conditioner
kevinsa - Sep 17, 2012 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 1991
Vesper PeakStill one of my favorites.
LuminousAphid - Mar 12, 2012 6:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2010
Vesper PeakEst. Date
Made it alone, but not alone on top. Excellent scrambling along the ridge connecting to Sperry peak
Vinny - Sep 6, 2011 10:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2011
North faceGood times with Oyvind. crossing the moat to 1969 route was the spicy crux. Aesthetic and varied route in an awesome setting.
should have brought more double runners. Sword at the summit was novel. 10hrs car to car- I think we made time on fun boot skiing.
We were able to be first responders on a feel-good rescue en route home (Robe canyon twisted ankle EMRU mission) to boot.
dan-o - Aug 12, 2011 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2010
Change of PlansHeaded up to do the north face, ended up just going up the hiking route. I'll be back...
Matt Lemke - Jul 26, 2011 3:08 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2011
Headlee PassGreat July snow climb. Frozen Vesper Lake and a fantastic glissade. Did I mention great views and a bluebird day!
belowfellow - Feb 16, 2011 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
perfect conditionsfor this ascent. i only wish i had brought my splitboard...
Josh Lewis - Jan 12, 2011 1:53 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2010
Great Glissade!I've been up this peak many times and never grow tired of it, but I very much like the winter ascent. The glissade down headlee Pass was very good.
Snidely Whiplash - Jan 4, 2011 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 1988
Wonderful rockIf melted out, the lake in the basin is just beautiful and a nice dip on a hot day. The white rock is sublime.
ExcitableBoy - Dec 27, 2010 11:10 am
North FaceClimbed the North Face from the glacier. Three pitches in loose gullys, four nearly unprotectable pitches on super clean slabs.
Dan Winter - Oct 4, 2010 10:35 am Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2010
Pea SoupA fun hike even on a foggy day! Enjoyed the company of some good friends and some amazing summit treats including apple pie!
RokIzGud - Mar 22, 2010 12:55 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2010
Headlee PassWent up with my buddies Mark and Josh. It was a great winter climb!
Mike Lewis - Mar 9, 2010 8:36 pm
Vesper via Headlee PassNot sure what day I summited, but I know for certain it was some time in 2006. I had attempted in 2005 but I was still in my infancy stage of hiking and I had no idea what I was doing back then. Attempted again with my family in August 2008. Gorgeous! I love the lake, Sperry, the alpine scramble and small glacier below... always gorgeous from up there. Would love to try it in winter some time.
beaudaddy85 - Mar 7, 2010 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2010
Sunrise Mine/ Headlee Pass RouteHit snow pack at Wirtz basin and was consistent to the summit. Headlee Pass was the toughest section of the trip. Snow broke through either 3 ft or was pure ice the whole way up, steep incline in many spots. Easy going down to the lake, moderate, steady incline to the summit. Thin snow over the slabs around the summit. Better snow conditions on that side of Headlee. Some of the talus fields are melting underneath, so be careful going over snow bridges. Some spots have 4' or 5' hollow sections that look firm on the surface. Great day, Great views!!!
RAdams - Nov 29, 2009 12:43 am Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1980
Standard routeHave been up several times. Hauled skis up most of the way once, but there was too much debris on top of the snow to make it worthwhile below Headlee Pass. Great glissade once down chute to Frozen over Lake Elan.
Darren9 - Nov 7, 2009 2:16 am
North Face bailedAttempted North Face but rain changed our minds...climbed standard route instead, and still it was a good day. Love the Cascades.
project360 - Oct 14, 2009 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2007
Perfect Climb for EveryoneLove this peak. So close but appears far away...
Doehle - Oct 14, 2009 12:35 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009
Standard RouteNice, if cold, day out. Good views from the summit. Valleys had some of the best color I've ever seen.
geosean - Oct 7, 2009 12:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2008
Headlee RouteLots of brush on the approach, very wet on a late summer morning. Make sure you take to the ridge right at the outlet stream (I kept going to the lake, then ascended to the summit, this involves a lot of unnecessary steep slab climbing).