Ascent of Francs Peak on 2013-08-05| Others in Party: | Ken Jones -- Trip Report or GPS Track
| | Date: | Monday, August 5, 2013 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Francs Peak | | Location: | USA-Wyoming | | Elevation: | 13153 ft / 4009 m |
Ascent Trip ReportWe approached Francs Peak from Meeteetse and headed west. We found Phelps Road, survived the steep ascent and open/closed 4 gates before cresting on the plateau of the upper mountain. Easy driving once on the plateau. We parked at about 11,000 ft, car camped and started early the next morning. Climbed the steep slope of point 11,870 and then followed the ridge over BM Reef. Here we scared up a grizzly bear and he retreated northward towards the summit. We followed him for about 1.5 miles along the grizzly bear trail on the ridge. No real problem accessing the summit. We did see 3 sheep near the summit and a couple more bears once we were on the summit. Fun climb. Views obscured by a fire to the west. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 3300 ft / 1004 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 3300 ft / 1004 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 7.8 mi / 12.6 km | | Route Conditions: | Unmaintained Trail, Open Country | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 2700 ft / 822 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 2100 ft / 641 m; Extra: 600 ft / 182m | | Loss on way in: | 600 ft / 182 m | | Distance: | 3.9 mi / 6.3 km | | Route: | North Ridge | | Start Trailhead: | 11053 ft / 3368 m | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 2700 ft / 822 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 2100 ft / 641 m; Extra: 600 ft / 182m | | Gain on way out: | 600 ft / 182 m | | Distance: | 3.9 mi / 6.3 km | | End Trailhead: | 11053 ft / 3368 m |
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