Thompson Peak with Friends
Friends: Steve, EverLocation: Thompson Peak
Elevation gain: 1200m = 1200m
With one day to do something big for the three of us, Steve and Ever opted to climb Thompson Peak, partly because of my urgent recommendation! I thought they'd enjoy it a lot. Ever also likes to climb highest summits of an area, and this is the highest peak of the Sawtooths so there's that!
The drive is long, but the hiking to high alpine country not especially exhausting. Then, the cross country travel above the lake is continually interesting, though the final boulderfield can feel tedious.
View of the lake below the summit
Detail on the faces above
Steve and Ever cross a snowfield
On the summit block, I ended up taking a different route further around left with a few low-fifth-class moves. Fun!
Steve in alpine country
Ever in the endless boulderfield...
A mountaineer at rest
Steve and Ever on top
Another scene
Documenting the photo-taking!
Ever considers her options
A dramatic fainting!
Ever, happy to have the boulderfield done with
Michael, Ever and Steve on top
On the way down, Ever gave me advice on some relationship quandries. It was very helpful. Thanks Ever!
A glorious tarn
A great trip with friends!