Wilson Ridge to Harris Mountain Summit | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
The Wilson Ridge, a pathless wilderness route, spans the divide between Lovell Canyon and Kyle Canyon offering spectacular 360-degree views all the way to Harris Mountain Summit. From the upper end of Lovell Canyon Road, ascend the Wilson Ridge and follow it all the way to Harris Mountain Summit. It’s like being on a mountaintop throughout the entire adventure!
Wilson Ridge South High Point | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
The Wilson Ridge South High Point is a key nodal point for exploration to the North to Harris Mountain; to the West to The La Madre Mountains; and to the South to The Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline. This route accesses The Wilson Ridge South High Point from the upper end of Lovell Canyon Road at the base of a beautiful, fairly gradual approach ridge. Approximately 5,800 > 8,500ft; Wilderness Route. Click the image or title above for map, video, images and adventure details…
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway in Nevada’s Mt. Charleston Wilderness offers exhibits, programs, books, souvenirs and interpretive trails. It’s a great first stop before engaging in your first adventure in The Spring Mountains.
Six-Peak Circuit in the Spring Mountains, Nevada – Strategy
It is possible to complete a six-peak circuit in the Spring Mountains, Nevada in one day. This adventure is pretty remarkable in that it involves summiting 6 peaks, each over 10,000ft in less than 24 hours! This article covers the strategy that makes the adventure possible. The peaks include: Harris Mountain (10,014ft), Griffith Peak (11,056ft), Charleston Peak (11,918ft), Lee Peak (11,289ft), Mummy Mountain (11,528ft), Fletcher Peak (10,319ft), Click image or title above for more…
Sexton Ridge Descent from Griffith Peak | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Sexton Ridge is rarely if ever traveled by humans in part due to the difficulty getting there. The route taken today from Griffith Peak Summit involves ascending Griffith Peak twice, beginning at the Charleston South Climb Trailhead at Cathedral Rock, ascending about 3,500ft to the 11,060ft summit of Griffith Peak, descending Sexton Ridge on the far side of Griffith Peak (I descended about 1,800ft today), then re-ascending back to the summit of Griffith Peak before heading back down to the South Climb Trailhead. Psychologically, it’s difficult to gear yourself up to ascend Griffith Peak twice!
Mummy Mountain Western Approach | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Mummy Mountain, at 11,528 feet, is the second highest peak in the Spring Mountains, just 390ft short of Mt. Charleston, the highest, 11,918ft. This is the traditional popular route to the summit. However, when it comes to sheer massiveness, Mummy Mountain surpasses Mt. Charleston with a summit an entire half mile in length and wider than a football field. In terms of beauty Mummy Mountain again surpasses the barren Mt. Charleston with a landscape of ancient living bristlecone pine trees and sculpted, sun bleached bristlecone pine wood. Route details: 16 mi / Approx. 8,439 > 11,530ft;**Some Trail, Some Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…
Mummy Mountain West with Glenn Hall & Shoshi Hall | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
We’re fortunate today to have as our guests Glenn and Shoshi Hall, advanced sports therapists and instructors, while ascending Mummy Mountain from the West. We’re fortunate today to have as our guests Glenn and Shoshi Hall, advanced sports therapists and instructors. Throughout this adventure Glenn and Shoshi will be offering their wisdom on preparing the body for and engaging in mountain adventure activity. The video on this page is packed with their sports conditioning and movement technique tips. Route details: 16 mi / Approx. 8,439 > 11,530ft; **Some Trail, Some Wilderness* Click image or title above for more…
Mummy Mountain NW Cliffs | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
With its spacious wide-open atmosphere and its majestic bristlecone pine forests, Mummy Mountain is the most beautiful summit in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness. But the cliffs just below the summit have their own pristine beauty. They are largely untouched and unvisited, offering peaceful solitude, spectacular views and huge unique ancient bristlecone pine trees seemingly growing out of the tall cliffs. Route details: 14 mi / Approx. 7,800 > 11,250ft; **Some Trail > Some Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…
Mummy Mountain Northern Rim Overlook, Nevada
The views along the Northern Rim of Mummy Mountain are truly incredible, but seen by only a few climbers and hikers. It’s usually all one can take to to muster up the effort to summit the 11,500ft Mummy Mountain. On this day, for the first time, having arrived at Mummy Mountain’s summit, I summoned the energy to completely explore the entire rim North of the summit area. Route details: 16 mi / Approx. 7,785 > 11,530ft; **Some Trail, Some Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…
Mummy Mountain NE Summit Approach in Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
This is my preferred Eastern Ascent route to the summit of Mummy Mountain. Unlike the Southeastern Mummy Mountain Ascent where you ascend a horrifying rock wall exposed to a 100ft drop, the Northeastern ascent route involves absolutely no dangerous exposure. However, the avalanche slopes are very steep and at times I found myself on hands and knees ascending a few slippery stretches. Had I totally lost my hold on that slope I would have flattened myself out and slid a couple feet to a gentle stop. Route details: 16 mi / Approx. 8,439 > 11,530ft; **Some Trail, Then Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…