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Mount Thomson Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mount Thomson

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	East Ridge T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
	West Ridge T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	6,163 ft
GPS:	47.47211, -121.36111 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A very distinctive, pointed rock peak located between Burnt Boot and Gold creeks. It is very precipitous on all sides, making for some nice rock climbs; the most popular is the class 3-4 East Ridge.

Getting There

Hike the PCT about 8.1 miles to Bumblebee Pass, passing Kendall Katwalk on the way. (Skip some of this mileage by beginning with the Commonwealth Creek trail.) Then cross a beautiful alpine basin to base of Mount Thompson. Previous to the Katwalk being constructed, approaches were made from Gold Creek and Alaska Lake, following an ~800-foot gully from the base of Alaska to where the PCT is now. This involves a long and unpleasant bushwhack around Alaska Lake; official trails are only maintained to the base of the Alaska outlet to Gold Creek, so this approach is not recommended. An alternative (but much longer) start would be from the other side of the PCT at Pete Lake, making a combination ascent of Chikamin or Huckleberry possible. (Parties combine Gold Creek-area ascents from both ends.)