Jepsen Peak, 11,205'

6-14-1998

Jepsen Peak is just west of Mt. San Gorgonio and the same trail is used for both mountains.  I had clear trail up to High Creek camp, 9400', where I made camp for the night.  The next morning at dawn I started out for the summit.  The trail was covered by snow so I just went straight up the mountain side.  Jepsen Peak, although not as high has San Gorgonio, has a much more defined summit and a better view.  After hitting the summit I came back down to camp following  High Creek.  This route was extreamly steep and icy, several times I slipped and had use my ice axe to perform self arrests (which was a great deal of fun).

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Created 1998

Updated 1-9-1999