Trip Report
Recess Peak, September 10-12, 2010.
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Thursday July 21, 2011 10:48am
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As the date implies I am a slacker, but hopefully this TR will get one of you up there. Overall it was a mellow hike to base camp (circa 8 miles) with the typical pines, cedars, and firs hiding little meadows and streams. The peaks can only stay hidden for so long, though.
20 minutes after this last pic and we were at base camp, maybe 10,000'. A quick breakfastand then we decided the easiest (no ropes or gear) approach and went for it.
The trip took us 45 hrs car-to-car, with about 25 miles logged. I highly recommend this peak or anything in the Silver Divide for that matter. Head up 168 to Kaiser Pass and then to Edison Lake. Park at Edison Lake Dam the trailhead will be on your right. You cross the PCT, but never use it and cross country from there towards the peak.
The last pics are from Shuteye taken a couple months before the trip.
Regards,
Justin
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 21, 2011 - 11:25am PT
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Thank you for that TR. Recess Peak always interested me because it is so far west of the Sierra Crest, but still is relatively high, and has no trivial routes. I always felt that there had to be some interesting technical possibilities there, and your photos confirm that.
I've only been in the area once, though, backpacking with my daughters fifteen years ago, so I particularly appreciate your photos of the peak, which are the first relatively close-up ones I've seen.
John
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 21, 2011 - 11:33am PT
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Sweet Talus Piles TJI!!
How dare thee cast climbing content upon this, the most holy of political intrigue sites?
May the fleas of a thousand camels infest all your man-fur!!
Awesome pictures bro! Please keep them coming.
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Author's Reply
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Jul 21, 2011 - 12:05pm PT
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John- The best part about approaching the Sierra Peaks from the west is you don't see anyone up there. If you like being in the middle of nowhere with no one around, this is as good as it gets. Hope you get back up in the area, soon
Survival- I almost included LEB in the title to get more views but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Glad you enjoyed the pics, I'll add some more later. Ain't you heading out west to these hills soon?
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 21, 2011 - 12:26pm PT
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Indeed I am. Whirlwind tours R us. I'll get a couple days of climbing if I'm lucky. Mostly hiking with the family up high.
Then it's off to watch a cuz get married...*sigh*....
We do what we gotta do what we gotta do.
Edit: Once I titled a thread "Rush Limbaugh Is Ghey" just to get people to look at my daughter's art. Sad to say it worked.
Love those evening shots!!
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Author's Reply
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:20pm PT
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Rush Limbaugh is ghey, that's funny. Good one.
Have a good vacation Bruce, the weather has been perfect lately and bring back a TR.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:01pm PT
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Georgeous pics, TFPU!!!!
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Gene
climber
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:13pm PT
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What a fun trip. TFPU. The lack of folks on a west side approach is definitely something I'm gonna think about. Fewer permit issues as well.
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Sonic
Trad climber
Boulder, Co
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:16pm PT
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Fun Peak. Did it a couple years ago. If you have extra time I highly recommend going up the slightly longer approach up bear creek, just before Edison. Some awesome sandy spots along side the stream, and fishing too!
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:30pm PT
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Is there any finer range than the Sierra? If there is, I don't want to know about it. Thanks for sharing.
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nutjob
Sport climber
Almost to Hollywood, Baby!
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:31pm PT
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Wow, that's some wild broken rock with an approach to scare off the average weekend warrior! Great looking adventure to a cool spot.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 21, 2011 - 01:47pm PT
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TJI. that 7th shot down into the 2nd set is a real beauty!
Ever consider putting them on photobucket so you can put up larger versions?
Like this? I just played with it a little. May not have done it right.
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Author's Reply
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Jul 21, 2011 - 02:11pm PT
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Survival- I am trying to delete some old photos, so putting them on there is a good idea. I'll check it out.
Sonic- My back is hurt right now, but the plan is to go into Lake Italy this September, using the trail you described and for sure will bring a fishing pole, thanks.
Fat Dad- I couldn't agree with you more.
Thanks for all your comments.
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Jul 21, 2011 - 04:42pm PT
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Cool. I just traced your route on my wall o' maps.
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Gene
climber
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Jul 21, 2011 - 04:45pm PT
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My back is hurt right now,
Heal up quickly and well, TJI. Those hills are calling you...
Best wishes,
g
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jul 21, 2011 - 07:30pm PT
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Evening crowd cool photo TJI bump!!!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Jul 21, 2011 - 07:35pm PT
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Fabulous stuff, TJI.
WooHoo! Gettin' out there, ya'll!!!!3!!
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Jun 28, 2012 - 11:42am PT
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I just returned from Recess Peak after failing on the 3rd class ridge in Justin's picture last year (3rd class as per Roper's guide). Then continued on over Recess peak and climbed Hilgard from Hilgard lake. Great trip in a great area. A nice change from hiking with hundreds in Yosemite last week.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 28, 2012 - 11:48am PT
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Aha! Timely bump thee indeed!
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Jun 28, 2012 - 03:28pm PT
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Yeah Ludwig. That's cool you made it up there, I did Graveyard peak the week before last and I kept looking @ the silver divide. Really a cool place. But only one picture? Quit holding out.
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Jun 28, 2012 - 06:06pm PT
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I don't take many photos and they usually suck, but here's one to show how cold it was(it was also windy).And another to show the 4th class buttress on the shoulder of Hilgard which was the highlight of the trip for meTJI, you interested in day hiking Mt. Hooper?
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Jun 28, 2012 - 07:09pm PT
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Yeah I am down Kevin. Pretty sure next weekend I could do it. That 4th class looks pretty fun. Let me know about Hooper.
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Zander
climber
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Jun 28, 2012 - 07:27pm PT
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Beautiful Pics!
Adventure!
Thanks,
Zander
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tollsar
climber
who me?
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Jun 30, 2012 - 11:20am PT
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What's up brother, man you are a slacker! Yaaiinnnt! Looking at those pics made me almost quit my job, come home and hike straight up there! (sweating my ass off in Arizona currently) hey man let me know what your plans are this summer cause I'm down to say f*#k work and come with you guys!
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Author's Reply
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Jun 30, 2012 - 11:29am PT
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What'sup Mac! Yaiiiiiint. Anytime you can get away from them fires let's go. I wanna do Ritter from my side of the river. Hope you are doin good and r getting home soon. Laters
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