The summit of the Devils Bedstead towers above intervening ridges from the road out Wildhorse Canyon.
The summit of the Devils Bedstead towers above intervening ridges from the road out Wildhorse Canyon.
Crossing Wildhorse creek to access the Boulder Canyon Trail.
Heading up into the Boulder Canyon.
Heading up into the Boulder Canyon.
Walking bedrock knobs above Boulder Lake Canyon.
Lake 9,860 and the East Butterss of the Devil's Bedstead.
Looking down the snow-coverd north face of the Devil's Bedstead. This is also a popular spring backcountry ski route.
Walking the snow line on the north ridge of the Devil's Bedstead.
Looking onto Washington Lake from the north ridge of the Devil's Bedstead.
The route, typically a Class 3 with sections of Class 4 scrambling, becomes all the more challenging after a snowfall.
Finding holds and secure footing on the ridge of the Devils Bedstead.
An easier Class 3 route traverses onto the north face proper to avoid some of the ridgline cruxes. Lake 9,860 can be seen far below.
The Class 4 crux on the north ridge was a heady move over some huge exposure (Washingotn Lake below) on wet, slabby holds.
Back into easy terrain to the summit.
Serrated ridges extend for miles. Goat Peak is the towering peak in the background.
Looking down into Boulder Canyon from the north ridge.
Many steps down.
Back to Lake 9,860 and the end of the snow.
Contemplating life on the edge of the world. The high peaks of the Lost River Range are draped in snow in the background.
A dry trail for the return trip.