Cucamonga Peak TR: South Face
Cucamonga Peak has definitely been on my fantasy list for a long time. Who could resist that incredible south face? I ran some numbers on my Topo software, and of all the major Southern California summits, nothing comes close to Cucamonga Peak’s combination of vertical relief and proximity to the city.
That was very obvious when I climbed and skied it last Sunday—city views and technical skiing abound!
I’ve put together an actual write-up of my adventures on Cucamonga, including a very nasty encounter with the ice that’s currently plaguing north aspects in the San Gabriel Range. As for the skiing, it was much better than I was expecting. This area rarely enjoys skiable conditions, but with snow, I must say it is an absolute classic. Enjoy!
One Response to “Cucamonga Peak TR: South Face”
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Lee says:
February 17th, 2008 at 3:50 am
That sounds and looks like an incredible day. Congrats on snagging that summit with snow on it.
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