Mount Gould (13,005') - May 13, 2006
The snow had been melting more, so we decided to try something a little more lofty than Chocolate Peak. At 13,005 feet, Mount Gould is probably the shortest thirteen thousand foot peak in the Sierra. Nonetheless, it's a fairly easy dayhike out of Onion Valley. It's also dog-friendly, which Joe likes.
The hike itself was nice. There were a number of late-season skiers around, who sure seemed to have a better way than snowshoes to get around.
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The view in Onion Valley.
Robin making her way through some large trees. The summit is just barely visible here above and to the right of her.
Joe changes into lighter clothes as the day warms up as Katy looks on, wondering what kind of trouble she can make.
Robin's probably wondering if we're there yet.
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We're almost to the end of the snow here on our way up the flank of Mount Gould.
Kearsarge Pass and the mountains beyond.
It doesn't look very far.
Up we go.
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Pausing for a breather.
Robin and Joe picking their way up the final slog to the summit.
The actual summit block of Mount Gould. Getting to the top requires a delicate fifth class move. We contended ourselves to just poke our noses over.
West from the summit.
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Even Katy's a little tired on our way back down.
Julia was pleased to take a break as we put our snowshoes out. She told us in dog-speak that she was dog-tired. We just groaned at the pun and continued on our way.
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