Route Climbed: Hourglass ridge (up) / Boulder Grand Pass (down) Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2004
Awesome climb! LONG approach! (so start early). We started at 3:10 a.m. but a better (more relaxed) start time might have been 2:30 a.m.
The trail in was steeper than anticipated but certainly "doable". Once at Lion Lake #1 you have a terrific view of Alice and the approach. Distances in the mountains are, however, deceptive so what looked "easy" still required a lot of scrambling and perseverence.
Ultimately reached the summit at 10:10 a.m. Descended via Boulder Grand Pass. Must be very careful coming down the "chute" to Lake of the Many Winds. Very steep and loose.
From Lake of the Many Winds we followed a narrow trail down to Thunder Lake and then followed the trail proper back to the trailhead. Arrived back at parking lot at 4:10 p.m. Tired but happy!
On this day we only saw one other group of climbers (4 in that group) besides ourselves. As the main page for Alice states, it DOES have a long approach (18-miles round-trip) so be prepared (but it's SOOO worth the effort!)
Route Climbed: Hourglass -- Boulder-Grand pass Date Climbed: September 6th 2004
Climbed Mount Alice starting form the Wild Basin trailhead. Great hike. Especially the Lions Lake area is beautiful and the views of Longs and Meeker from the trail are great. -- There was some snow on the route, which made the descend towards Thunder Lake muddy and slippery at times.
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: 4 August 2004
Climbed this mountain as part of a six day loop of the North and East Inlets. We started from the Upper North Inlet crosscountry zone (3M), dropped our packs at the saddle, hiked the peak, returned to our packs and descended to Lake Verna in the east inlet. This made for a long, but fun, day. Unfortunately, I submerged my camera in a river a few days before this hike, and therefore have no pictures. It would be a great day hike from either Lake Verna or the Upper North Inlet crosscountry zone.
Route Climbed: Ascended Boulder-Grand, Descended Hourglass Ridge Date Climbed: May 2001
Very beautiful mountain. I liked the remote feel of it. Didn't meet a single person on summit day. In hindsight would probably ascend the Hourglass ridge and descend the Boulder-Grand pass to go a little easier on the knees.
boisedoc - Jul 19, 2006 4:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1988
long dayThe best peak in the wild basin area. Lots of lakes en route. Pretty long day.
Mountain Jim - Mar 5, 2006 2:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 1971
From Sand Beach TrailheadTotal ascents = 2. First time from the Sand beach Lake Trailhead via Mount Orton & Chiefshead. 2nd time from Thunder Lake camp via Pilot Mountain.
Snidely Whiplash - Feb 23, 2006 4:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 1974
Route Climbed: Boulder Grand Pass from Thunder LakeBeautiful Peak. Neat snow traverse above Lake of the Many Winds.
NanitaD - Feb 11, 2006 2:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 1997
Route Climbed: From Thunder LakeAlice sits in a great location for fantasic views. Camped at Thunder lake and climbed Pilot and Alice on this trip.
jennakate - Sep 30, 2005 9:33 pm
Route Climbed: Ascended Boulder Grand Pass, Descended Hourglass Ridge Date Climbed: July 23, 2005Wonderful tour of Wild Basin area
Addis Ababa - Aug 3, 2005 9:26 am
Route Climbed: Central Ramp Date Climbed: august 2002A fine day in the mountains.
ynpsteve - May 20, 2005 9:03 am
Route Climbed: Hourglass ridge (up) / Boulder Grand Pass (down) Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2004Awesome climb! LONG approach! (so start early). We started at 3:10 a.m. but a better (more relaxed) start time might have been 2:30 a.m.
The trail in was steeper than anticipated but certainly "doable". Once at Lion Lake #1 you have a terrific view of Alice and the approach. Distances in the mountains are, however, deceptive so what looked "easy" still required a lot of scrambling and perseverence.
Ultimately reached the summit at 10:10 a.m. Descended via Boulder Grand Pass. Must be very careful coming down the "chute" to Lake of the Many Winds. Very steep and loose.
From Lake of the Many Winds we followed a narrow trail down to Thunder Lake and then followed the trail proper back to the trailhead. Arrived back at parking lot at 4:10 p.m. Tired but happy!
On this day we only saw one other group of climbers (4 in that group) besides ourselves. As the main page for Alice states, it DOES have a long approach (18-miles round-trip) so be prepared (but it's SOOO worth the effort!)
Colorado Susan - Mar 16, 2005 12:25 am
Route Climbed: Ascended Boulder-Grand, Descended Hourglass Ridge Date Climbed: May 2000A beautiful climb. Bring an ice axe to self arrest on snow fields on Hourglass Ridge. I could have used one!
georgbetsy - Sep 6, 2004 9:26 pm
Route Climbed: Hourglass -- Boulder-Grand pass Date Climbed: September 6th 2004Climbed Mount Alice starting form the Wild Basin trailhead. Great hike. Especially the Lions Lake area is beautiful and the views of Longs and Meeker from the trail are great. -- There was some snow on the route, which made the descend towards Thunder Lake muddy and slippery at times.
ahansen54 - Aug 7, 2004 10:58 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: 4 August 2004Climbed this mountain as part of a six day loop of the North and East Inlets. We started from the Upper North Inlet crosscountry zone (3M), dropped our packs at the saddle, hiked the peak, returned to our packs and descended to Lake Verna in the east inlet. This made for a long, but fun, day. Unfortunately, I submerged my camera in a river a few days before this hike, and therefore have no pictures. It would be a great day hike from either Lake Verna or the Upper North Inlet crosscountry zone.
Chris - Mar 22, 2004 9:48 pm
Route Climbed: Ascended Boulder-Grand, Descended Hourglass Ridge Date Climbed: May 2001Very beautiful mountain. I liked the remote feel of it. Didn't meet a single person on summit day. In hindsight would probably ascend the Hourglass ridge and descend the Boulder-Grand pass to go a little easier on the knees.
smudge - May 4, 2003 2:28 pm
Route Climbed: Hourglass Ridge Date Climbed: June 25, 2002Wonderful summit. Best mountain in the National Park!