Hiked this with lower wolf Jaws, armstrong, gothics, and saddleback. Great overnight trip but rained the whole time.
sskeep - Sep 9, 2008 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
4 in a day
Scott, Pat and I did Basin along with Mt. Marcy, Saddleback and Haystack from the Garden's parking lot. Did the last 3 miles the next day. Great climbing, most people went to Marcy, only saw a few people at the other 3 mountains.
Tahawus - Aug 11, 2008 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2006
Basin Mountain
Climbed with Haystack and Saddleback via the Range Trail from the Garden. Looked like it was going to rain for most of the way. Great views from the summit. A few miles away Marcy was still in the clouds but otherwise the views were unobscured.
Sam Page - Jul 31, 2008 11:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
Great views
This was part of an 18+ mile loop that included Upper Wolf Jaw, Armstrong, Gothics, Saddleback, and Basin. After 5000+ feet of elevation gain, the 300+ feet of elevation gain while "descending" the Shorey Short Cut was demoralizing.
MoapaPk - Apr 3, 2008 8:52 pm Date Climbed: Mar 21, 1972
Many times
First was in a snow storm in 1972. This was a part of many Great Range traverses, including at least 2 backpacks. Loved the old snowbird lean-to, slant rock lean-to. sigh.
Bark Eater - Aug 18, 2007 5:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1977
Bivvied on top
Camped in a hollow in the spruce thicket just off the summit, back in the days when it was socially acceptable to do such things. The sunset is still burned in my memory.
birdny - Jun 22, 2007 9:29 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1994
Beautiful
Climbed with brothers Bob and Mike via Saddleback. Nice hike, nice day, nice views. Doesnt get much better. I dont recomend the Shorey Cut trail, it sucked LOL
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2005
ADK #37
great loop with buddy alain;
I had a nice nap on the top waiting for my friend!!
mancopa - Feb 20, 2007 1:12 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2004
Birthday Climb
Hit this as part of a loop with Marcy and Saddleback. Spent the previous night at Slant Rock Leanto. Poured at night, but besides that, we had great summer weather. Great views.
danny-boy - Oct 4, 2006 12:41 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2004
Spectacular
Spent the night open air at about -20C under Slant Rock. Then a tough hike through knee-deep snow and over/under fallen trees to the summit. Increadible views and sunny skies, then off to Saddleback
Spring 2006, solo. 1am start from The Garden. Summited Marcy at 6:30, then proceeded to Haystack, Basin, Saddleback, Gothics, Armstrong, and Upper Wolf Jaw. Decided not to go to Lower Wolf Jaw, so it wasn't a full Great Range Traverse (which arguably might include Skylight as well).
Route Climbed: Phelps and Range Trails Date Climbed: July 31, 2005
I did this one in combination with Haystack and Saddleback, which gave me a nicely changing perspective of the Great Range as I went from peak to peak. Giant, Big Slide, Rocky Peak Ridge and Lake Placid are also visible under clear sky conditions. From Basin you get a magnificent view of Haystack, with Marcy and I think Slylight peeking out from behind. Can't see much to the southeast from Basin's summit. The approach from the west is somewhat arduous due to a long vertical ascent and shear rock faces near the top. Suggest you bring some glucose energy supplement and/or Gatorade as a pick-me-up.
Route Climbed: Garden Via Shorey Short Cut Date Climbed: 25 March 2005
Great winter climb and my 46th. Climbed with Mike F... we started early and made a day of it including Saddleback. Deep snow with a broken trail, the weather and views were great. Had a small bottle of champagne on top to celebrate my 46th. The scramble up Saddleback was a bit hairy... but worth the trip.
Narendra - Dec 21, 2008 10:45 am
BasinHiked this with lower wolf Jaws, armstrong, gothics, and saddleback. Great overnight trip but rained the whole time.
sskeep - Sep 9, 2008 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
4 in a dayScott, Pat and I did Basin along with Mt. Marcy, Saddleback and Haystack from the Garden's parking lot. Did the last 3 miles the next day. Great climbing, most people went to Marcy, only saw a few people at the other 3 mountains.
Tahawus - Aug 11, 2008 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2006
Basin MountainClimbed with Haystack and Saddleback via the Range Trail from the Garden. Looked like it was going to rain for most of the way. Great views from the summit. A few miles away Marcy was still in the clouds but otherwise the views were unobscured.
Sam Page - Jul 31, 2008 11:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
Great viewsThis was part of an 18+ mile loop that included Upper Wolf Jaw, Armstrong, Gothics, Saddleback, and Basin. After 5000+ feet of elevation gain, the 300+ feet of elevation gain while "descending" the Shorey Short Cut was demoralizing.
MoapaPk - Apr 3, 2008 8:52 pm Date Climbed: Mar 21, 1972
Many timesFirst was in a snow storm in 1972. This was a part of many Great Range traverses, including at least 2 backpacks. Loved the old snowbird lean-to, slant rock lean-to. sigh.
MattGreene - Dec 1, 2007 10:10 pm
Deep PowderI see why it's called "Basin". What a snow collector!
starship_jen - Nov 11, 2007 10:05 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2007
From the GardenHit Basin with Paul after summiting Haystack. Icy in spots, but good views from the top. Headed to Saddleback from there. 13/46.
EastcoastMike - Oct 17, 2007 10:27 pm
On the way to HaystackClimbed en route to Haystack
Bark Eater - Aug 18, 2007 5:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1977
Bivvied on topCamped in a hollow in the spruce thicket just off the summit, back in the days when it was socially acceptable to do such things. The sunset is still burned in my memory.
birdny - Jun 22, 2007 9:29 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1994
BeautifulClimbed with brothers Bob and Mike via Saddleback. Nice hike, nice day, nice views. Doesnt get much better. I dont recomend the Shorey Cut trail, it sucked LOL
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2005
ADK #37great loop with buddy alain;
I had a nice nap on the top waiting for my friend!!
mancopa - Feb 20, 2007 1:12 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2004
Birthday ClimbHit this as part of a loop with Marcy and Saddleback. Spent the previous night at Slant Rock Leanto. Poured at night, but besides that, we had great summer weather. Great views.
danny-boy - Oct 4, 2006 12:41 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2004
SpectacularSpent the night open air at about -20C under Slant Rock. Then a tough hike through knee-deep snow and over/under fallen trees to the summit. Increadible views and sunny skies, then off to Saddleback
rasgoat - Aug 6, 2006 11:10 pm
great loopcamped near johns brook lodge. went up saddle back to basin and back. better in other direction
The Ogre - Jul 19, 2006 5:00 am
incomplete Great Range TraverseSpring 2006, solo. 1am start from The Garden. Summited Marcy at 6:30, then proceeded to Haystack, Basin, Saddleback, Gothics, Armstrong, and Upper Wolf Jaw. Decided not to go to Lower Wolf Jaw, so it wasn't a full Great Range Traverse (which arguably might include Skylight as well).
foreverwild - Apr 20, 2006 9:33 pm
Enroute to HaystackClimbed enroute to being blasted by wind and rain on Haystack.
fredsc - Aug 1, 2005 3:11 pm
Route Climbed: Phelps and Range Trails Date Climbed: July 31, 2005I did this one in combination with Haystack and Saddleback, which gave me a nicely changing perspective of the Great Range as I went from peak to peak. Giant, Big Slide, Rocky Peak Ridge and Lake Placid are also visible under clear sky conditions. From Basin you get a magnificent view of Haystack, with Marcy and I think Slylight peeking out from behind. Can't see much to the southeast from Basin's summit. The approach from the west is somewhat arduous due to a long vertical ascent and shear rock faces near the top. Suggest you bring some glucose energy supplement and/or Gatorade as a pick-me-up.
woodstrider - Apr 28, 2005 4:25 pm
Route Climbed: Date Climbed: Feb 15, 99 and Aug 24, 96Solo both times
diverbiker - Apr 12, 2005 5:33 am
Route Climbed: Garden Via Shorey Short Cut Date Climbed: 25 March 2005Great winter climb and my 46th. Climbed with Mike F... we started early and made a day of it including Saddleback. Deep snow with a broken trail, the weather and views were great. Had a small bottle of champagne on top to celebrate my 46th. The scramble up Saddleback was a bit hairy... but worth the trip.
mavs0 - Mar 20, 2005 2:35 pm
Route Climbed: Range Trail Date Climbed: 8-04Was with hillman below during the lightning storm mentioned below. Been there several other times too. Basin is a special place for me.