How to get there:
Park at the small parking lot
provided at Carson Pass near Kirkwood in
the Sierra Nevada. Route description:
From the pass one heads south staying on the
west side of the water divide. Gentle terrain
(for skiing) and often with very few people!
There is a clear saddle to the right of the
mountain when facing it towards the east. Ski
or hike to this point. Shortly thereafter
it is best to leave the skies and continue the
hike on foot. An easy scramble leads you to the summit,
when in doubt along the way, it normally pays to keep
a bit to the left on the way up. Be aware
that I have never climbed here in summer, but I cannot
imagine any major problems without snow. Comments:
This is one of my favorite California
cross country ski hikes. The trip is
easily done in a day round trip. I have skied
this mountain three times and my son joined
me climb the summit at age 10.
