The Wilson Group
August 11th, 2011Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of climbing the three 14,000-foot peaks comprising the Wilson Group, Wilson Peak, Mount Wilson & El Diente, with Michael McAuliffe.
We hiked in the new Rock of Ages trail on Monday afternoon & climbed Eilson Peak that evening. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the descent to our camp in Navajo Basin. Tuesday saw us climbing Mount Wilson & El Diente via the classic connecting ridge. We returned via our approach route after a fulfilling 14-hour day.
Nice work. Was wondering which is the best way to do the Traverse. I’ve seen write ups describing both directions. Looking for more “climbing” than hiking.
Thanks,
Either way you go, the traverse is good. I’ve done it both ways & several times, but mostly from Wilson to El Diente. I think starting from El Diente may be a little better since the best climbing comes last. Climbing El Diente from the North is a pile unless there is good snow coverage in the couloir, which right now, there is not. I think climbing it from Kilpacker is better, though I don’t know what getting down Wilson from that side is like.