dominates the scene from the mouth of Right Fork Canyon as well as
from many other places. It was first climbed in November, 1946, by three boys
who went into the north cirque, traversed east, and then ascended unroped
directly up the snow and ice of the north face. They built a cairn and named
the peak Mt. McIghterson. Some Nevadans feel strongly that that name should be
retained. The boys roped up for the descent of the north ridge. On descending
the middle man fell, but the top man held him, suspended below the edge of the
cliff to the west.
TIBIA DOME* (10,055). West Side*. This "peak" can be
climbed readily by following the Right Fork Trail about a mile and thence
westerly to the summit.. Class 1-2. This route is of |
no interest as a mountain climb. Nevertheless. It can provide unexpected and
unwanted adventure; the previous day's snow had left the slopes in treacherous
condition, and. Jerry Holly slipped on the descent and broke his leg. The next
day Ron Hankins broke his wrist on Ruby Dome. We then issued an order
forbidding broken bones and had no further trouble.
Southeast Side. About 15
minutes up the Thomas Creek Trail is a readily visible tree growing
horizontally across the creek. Crossing this, one can climb into the clique
north and east of Ruby Tower and Onthank Peak. From this area there are a
number of Class 2 gullies breaching the east wall of Tibia Dome.
Northeast
Couloir. From Thomas Creek Forest Camp an apparent route can be seen.
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