Ben Lomond Climber's Log

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Apexrock

Apexrock - Jan 24, 2013 10:43 am Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2012

Long Day  Sucess!

The hike took about 6 hours in each direction. Snow shoed most of the way, switched to crampons on the final summit push. Freezing temps and lots of lots of snow!

s2kfire

s2kfire - Nov 14, 2012 12:05 am Date Climbed: May 23, 2012

Snowy still

Nice day Lots of snow left up there

vanman798

vanman798 - Sep 9, 2012 1:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012

Via Willard Basin  Sucess!

Drove up to Inspiration point, 9,422 ft, then wandered over to Willard Peak, 9,764 ft, and continued on to Ben Lomond, 9,712 ft. Ascending Willard I spoted one goat, coming down we spoted a herd of 12, which ran away, but when we reached them again there was at least 25 or 30 of them. I have never seen that many mountian goats at once. On the drive out we saw three mooses in Perry Reservoir. I can understand why "goat man" was hanging out in the area a few months ago.

Outdoorpartner

Outdoorpartner - Jul 30, 2012 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2012

No Goat Man  Sucess!

Solo from N Fork park. That night's evening news reported on the "Goat Man Sighting" on Ben Lomand. I did not see any goats; animals or humans with goat costumes. Great day, fantastic weather. Only saw one other hiker.

collinshepherd

collinshepherd - Mar 15, 2012 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012

Summer via Culter Ridge

Hiked solo via Cutler Rigde. Very nice views of Willard Peak from the trail.

Bun84067

Bun84067 - Jan 28, 2012 12:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010

Inspiration Point to Ben  Sucess!

Drove to Inspiration Point and walked over to Willard Peak. Couldn't find a great route to the top, but made it, and then walked over to Ben Lomond, which was much easier to summit. Great views. First time on Willard and Ben.

Crystalcarpenter

Crystalcarpenter - Nov 8, 2011 2:25 pm

Beautiful route for wildflowers  Sucess!

Hiked up from North Fork Park up to Ben Lomond. What a great hike for wildflowers. I would suggest going in June however.

jstoker

jstoker - Oct 4, 2011 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2011

double your pleasure  Sucess!

Easy drive to Inspiration Point - good road, high clearance a must, 4WD not required. I read that the road was very rough but it was not. Daughter, Son, a friend and the dog ridge climbed from Inspiration toward Willard Peak. Continued on to Ben Lomond for lunch. Saw several Mt Goats. Signed the log. Took the lower trail below Willard back to IP. Saw a big Rattle Snake below Willard. About 5 miles round trip.

Rocky Alps

Rocky Alps - Jul 19, 2011 2:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011

Skyline Trail  Sucess!

Hiked along the long, but scenic Skyline Trail from the North Ogden Divide Trailhead with my cousin David. The overall grade of the trail was very gradual, except for the last steep part where we had to bypass some lingering snow near the top. See "Skyline Trail" trip report for details.

David Mortensen

David Mortensen - Jul 16, 2011 11:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011

Ben Lomond  Sucess!

Lots of wildflowers. Still quite a bit of snow(in July)on the final climb to the summit. Impressive view on top.

voxnihili

voxnihili - Jul 5, 2011 1:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009

On the Way to Willard  Sucess!

Stopped on the way for pictures and a snack. Cold.

Moogie737

Moogie737 - Apr 12, 2011 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2005

Along with Willard  Sucess!

#1 7-22-05 W/ Kimball, my son. Along with Willard Peak. A long day but rewarding views. #2 & #3 8-30-14 From North Ogden Divide TH. Hit B.L. both going in and returning after the sub-peak north of Willard Pk and Willard. About 95 mountain goats grazing below the trail below Willard's summit area. IVD

americanswiss

americanswiss - Feb 23, 2011 1:38 pm

Ben Lomond  Sucess!

Started and ended at divide. Nice gradual ascent. Great views. This massif has great potential on all sides for great routes.

Outdoorpartner

Outdoorpartner - Aug 16, 2010 1:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010

Saw 20 goats near top!  Sucess!

Great weather day -- doesn't get any better. Saw 20 goats near the top, including 8 kids. Were lucky enough to see a mama grouse leading some baby grouses down the trail, also. We started at North Fork Park. Trail crews have been working hard; the trail is the best I've seen it EVER!

brekgrover

brekgrover - Jun 27, 2010 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2010

North Ogden Divide  Sucess!

Summited twice today. Once on the way to Willard Peak, and topped it out again on the way back. Great day, climbed with my wife and 12 year old son, brother in law, and some neighbors. Still a lot of snow on the east face which required lots of kick steps, but made for great glissading on the way down. Lots of goats. Found a "Rubber Boa" snake on the trail, and a huge rattler just below Willard. It was very sluggish and slow. I was surprised to see one that high. Great day! Just under 12 hours to Willard round trip with a long lunch break on Willard Peak.

GO UTES!!!

utclimber - Mar 8, 2010 10:22 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2010

N Ogden Divide TH  Sucess!

I hiked up Ben Lomond on snowshoes, with good consolidated snow, but poor visibility (complete whiteout at times).

kteichert

kteichert - Nov 11, 2009 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2009

Coupled with Willard  Sucess!

Did Willard first, didn't find a registry, very little human activity, and thought I'd have the whole mountain to myself. Then I walked the ridge south to Ben Lomond and found a celebrity! I don't really know why Ben Lomond is so famous, but good gravy! it put Willard to shame! Great views of the Wasatch Mtns south! Steep all the way around. Fantastic peak.

mvidahoclimber

mvidahoclimber - Oct 8, 2009 11:07 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2009

Great trip  Sucess!

Great hike with Mike Monson and Dave Faucett

sepra

sepra - Sep 20, 2009 2:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009

Beautiful Trip  Sucess!

I stopped here for the first time on my way to Willard Peak. There were a lot of mountain goats on this trip. The first I have ever seen. Pretty cool.

shphilby

shphilby - Sep 8, 2009 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2005

Route Climbed: from North Ogden Divide  Sucess!

Took 9 hrs up and back with a lot of playing.

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