A list of peaks I'd like to climb before I expire along with personal notes on how I plan to tackle them.

Mt Crocker:
Currently no one has activated this remote 10+3 point peak in the Eastern Sierras. I'd like to be the first (if possible), as the summit and I technically family. My father and I hiked to the base of the summit in the summer of 2023 with the intention of reaching the peak, but at the snowline we realized how woefully unprepared we were to to traverse the ice sheets and decided it would be best to just enjoy the alpine lakes instead. Next time I'll make sure to take an ice axe as a precaution.

Resources:
- MountainProject page
- Peakery page

Intended route:
Hike to and make camp at Big McGee Lake from McGee Creek Trailhead (near Tom's Place, CA). On day 2, hike up to Hopkin's Pass and follow ridge line to summit from the west. Descend down same path, resting at camp before descending on day 3.

North Twin Peak:
This is an interesting peak to me for a few reasons

  • it currently has 0 activations (try to find things you can be the first to do nowadays, I dare you)
  • it is in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth
  • relatively close by to home
  • there is no trail to the summit, mountaineering will be required
  • Beehive Lake is nearby, making this the perfect opportunity for a weekend backpacking trip

Resources:
MountainProject page
Peakery page
Reach out to @SnowyMountainMan for route planning advice

Intended route:
Hike to and make camp at Beehive Lake, attempt to plan route for day 2. If/when a route is discovered, attempt to make summit in the safest way possibleOn day 2. After activation, descend down same path and camp before descending to car on day 3.

Note: this summit has no logs, so ample time to discover a safe route must be taken into consideration. There is no shame if multiple attempts are required.