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    Javier Latorre
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    Hiking to Mt Goddard starting on 8/29/15. My goal is to start at Florence Lake and hike up to Martha Lake via Goddard Cyn. Does anyone know if it is possible to climb the north face of Mt Goddard from Martha Lake? If it is doable, how difficult is it? I’m doing a solo hike/climb. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

    Many thanks!

    #16663
    Jeff Hester
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    It’s possible, though it’s really not from the north face from Martha Lake.

    From The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, Trails by R.J. Secor:

    Southwest Ridge. Class 2-3. First ascent September 23, 1879, by Lilbourne A. Winchell and Louis W. Davis. Go east from Martha Lake to Lake 11,960+ (11,920ft+), a small lake surrounded by a cirque. Turn northeast and climb to Goddard Col, leading to the next larger lake on a bench above the cirque, Lake 12,240+ (12,120 ft+). Go left from the southern shore of this larger lake and ascend a chute to the Southwest Ridge. The north summit is the high point, and there is a bit of class 3 between the two summits.

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    Javier Latorre
    Participant

    Thank you for your feedback, I’ll report findings when I get back.

    Rgds

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