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Timp from Everest Ridge

Posted on April 12, 2022August 20, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

This year’s Six Pack of Peaks Challenge for Utah wasn’t announced until late March.  Before then, I honestly didn’t think this would continue for Utah again in 2022.  I was sure it died a quick death after its inaugural year.  From what I can tell, this challenge didn’t get much participation despite how many people hike the Wasatch.  That might have something to do with a $40 registration fee or maybe just poor advertising by the organizers.  Either way, it’s on again for 2022… and I signed up again to support the cause/concept.

First up for me, Mt. Timpanogos!

This peak is not easily accessible in the winter and only few attempt it until the snow is gone.  I’ve also done this peak 10 times now and looking for different ways to experience this massif as my skills grow.  So far, those opportunities have included hitting its north summit via the Cold Fusion Couloir last Spring and a partial traverse this past Fall.  But the one I’ve been patiently waiting for is to hit Timp from Everest Ridge.

The day started with an alpine start to get the best conditions possible with what snow is left.  We met at the Dry Canyon Trailhead in Lindon at 3:30a and on the trail shortly thereafter.

Everest Ridge Up

Conditions for this route were deteriorating too fast, too early.  A few unexpected days in the 80’s this early in April didn’t help.

Gaining elevation straight up the ridge opposite Big Baldy.

There are a few cliff bands to navigation along this route.

I’m sure this is better with more snow but no one was complaining today.

The route continues up along this ridge on the left.

This is where we stopped to put on our crampons.

As we reach the crux of this route, the summit comes into view with a bit more elevation to be gained.

The Crux 

We took a quick break at the base of the crux, another cliff band to navigate.

We went around to the right (south).  I don’t know if there is another option to navigate here, but we went the way that seemed the most logical under these conditions.

Once above the crux, the next part is to gain the ridge.

Fantastic views of South Timp and Elk Point from the ridge.

Still following the ridgeline to the summit.

Almost there…

The Summit

SUCCESS!!  We reached the top at 11:17a, seven and a half hours from when we started.  6,200′ feet is gained in those 5 miles.

I was also stoked to get this peak first for this year’s Six Pack.

The Timpanogos Basin was awesome to see all covered with snow.

One look back at the summit from the standard summer trail.

Battle Creek Down

We really didn’t want to go back the way we came so the decision was to head down Battle Creek instead.  This was a new way for everyone in our group.  Another guy we follow online came up this route just a week ago so that piqued our interest.

We did come upon an avalanche path in this drainage that had a pretty decent runout.

A waterfall was the only real obstacle to navigate around as we worked our way down.

The rest of the way out was following this dry creek bed.

Honestly, the hardest part of the day was the posthole slog back up to the Baldy saddle in deep, soggy snow.  We gained another 1,000 feet in that short stretch!

Final stats for the day: 11 miles in 13 hours with 7,279′ of elevation.

Someone told me this Everest Ridge route can be done in the summer.  Not sure how I’d like a few of those sections with loose rock, but I might be tempted to try it.  I might even be curious to check out Battle Creek sometime without snow.

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Not too many cold weather weekends left to go winter camping!

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Not too many cold weather weekends left to go winter camping!

#coldweathercamping #wintercamping #wintercamp #uintas #sledsintow #stillwinterhere #winterfun

Bagged Bierstadt today! Thought I could get Evans too, but took one look at The Sawtooth and went "nope"! I was also by myself... either way, that stretch looked intense even without the snow.

#bierstadt #mountbierstadt #mtbierstadt #mtbierstadtsummit #winterroute #snowshoeing #snowshoeadventures #hikecolorado #hikeco #colorado14ers #colorado14er #14er #14ers #14ersummit #peakbagging #summitchaser

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Bagged Bierstadt today!  Thought I could get Evans too, but took one look at The Sawtooth and went "nope"! I was also by myself... either way, that stretch looked intense even without the snow.

#bierstadt #mountbierstadt #mtbierstadt #mtbierstadtsummit #winterroute #snowshoeing #snowshoeadventures #hikecolorado #hikeco #colorado14ers #colorado14er #14er #14ers #14ersummit #peakbagging #summitchaser

Is there any other way to conclude an epic adventure but with a nice thick juicy burger?? ...I think not!

#epicadventure #endofanexpedition #juicyburger #smashburger #estiloburgers #mendoza #mendozaargentina

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Is there any other way to conclude an epic adventure but with a nice thick juicy burger?? ...I think not!

#epicadventure #endofanexpedition #juicyburger #smashburger #estiloburgers #mendoza #mendozaargentina

Our Summit Team :: Aconcagua 2025

#aconcaguasummit #aconcagua #summitteam

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Our Summit Team :: Aconcagua 2025

#aconcaguasummit #aconcagua #summitteam

It was a grueling day, but I made it!! It took 10h 32m to go only 2 miles from Camp 3, but we gained 3,400 feet in that distance. It`s by far the hardest thing I`ve ever done, physically and mentally.

#aconcaguasummit #aconcagua

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It was a grueling day, but I made it!! It took 10h 32m to go only 2 miles from Camp 3, but we gained 3,400 feet in that distance.  It's by far the hardest thing I've ever done, physically and mentally.

#aconcaguasummit #aconcagua

Gotta love a good day of rest. It`s breezy at Camp 2, but the sun is bright and warms up our tents like a little greenhouse. The forecast remains stable for a summit attempt on Tuesday morning. So that means we will move to Camp 3 tomorrow, which should be another tough one. It`s only 1 mile away, but gains about 1,500` to 19,500 and our loads aren`t too much lighter. We ate some and will be wearing more, so hopefully that helps. Other than that, with no wi-fi above 18,000`, will give the next update on Wednesday.

#aconcagua #aconcaguaexpedition #climbaconcagua #camp2 #restday #wifiat18000ft #inka #inkaalltheway #inkaexpediciones #mountainsarecalling #mountainlife #highpoint #tallestpeak #tallestpeakinsouthamerica #chompians

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Gotta love a good day of rest. It's breezy at Camp 2, but the sun is bright and warms up our tents like a little greenhouse.  The forecast remains stable for a summit attempt on Tuesday morning.  So that means we will move to Camp 3 tomorrow, which should be another tough one.  It's only 1 mile away, but gains about 1,500' to 19,500 and our loads aren't too much lighter.  We ate some and will be wearing more, so hopefully that helps. Other than that, with no wi-fi above 18,000', will give the next update on Wednesday.

#aconcagua #aconcaguaexpedition #climbaconcagua #camp2 #restday #wifiat18000ft #inka #inkaalltheway #inkaexpediciones #mountainsarecalling #mountainlife #highpoint #tallestpeak #tallestpeakinsouthamerica #chompians

I don`t know what I think about today... let`s see how I feel tomorrow. We decided to do a full carry to Camp 2 today, which means all gear up in 1 shot. We need to move up the mountain quicker because the better weather day is Tuesday (a day earlier than our original plan). So with violet winds in our face, we trudged up 2 more miles and another 1,600 feet to Camp 2 at 18,100. It was exhausting and now very much looking forward to another rest day (although I`m sure it will be spent mostly in the tent and out of the wind).

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I don't know what I think about today... let's see how I feel tomorrow. We decided to do a full carry to Camp 2 today, which means all gear up in 1 shot. We need to move up the mountain quicker because the better weather day is Tuesday (a day earlier than our original plan). So with violet winds in our face, we trudged up 2 more miles and another 1,600 feet to Camp 2 at 18,100. It was exhausting and now very much looking forward to another rest day (although I'm sure it will be spent mostly in the tent and out of the wind).

We moved to Camp 1 at 16,400 feet today, bringing the rest of the gear and food needed for the next 5 days. It was a repeat of the 2nd toughest day we did on Wednesday, so I guess it was another tough day but it is only onward and upward from here... no turning back at this point.

We did take a different way up the moraine this time, which was way cool! Lots of people were also on the move as we all try to catch the next weather window before this Aconcagua climbing season comes to an end.

It may also look like a long conga line, but it really isn`t. No one is in any rush since the process of ascending is a very slow one.

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We moved to Camp 1 at 16,400 feet today, bringing the rest of the gear and food needed for the next 5 days. It was a repeat of the 2nd toughest day we did on Wednesday, so I guess it was another tough day but it is only onward and upward from here... no turning back at this point.

We did take a different way up the moraine this time, which was way cool!  Lots of people were also on the move as we all try to catch the next weather window before this Aconcagua climbing season comes to an end. 

It may also look like a long conga line, but it really isn't. No one is in any rush since the process of ascending is a very slow one.

Today was a day of rest and recovery, confirmed by @corosglobal and @ouraring. Completed the final medical check, took a shower, did some laundry, listened to some Zeppelin and planned our summit push. Tomorrow we start moving up to higher camps with the best weather window looking to be Tuesday or Wednesday to go for it.

#coros #oura #restday #recovery #summitpush #zeppelin #gettingpumped #letsdothis

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Today was a day of rest and recovery, confirmed by @corosglobal and @ouraring. Completed the final medical check, took a shower, did some laundry, listened to some Zeppelin and planned our summit push. Tomorrow we start moving up to higher camps with the best weather window looking to be Tuesday or Wednesday to go for it.

#coros #oura #restday #recovery #summitpush #zeppelin #gettingpumped #letsdothis
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