FKT: Eric Guetter - Around the Top Ridge Traverse (CA) - 2026-06-24

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Route variation
one way
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No
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No
Gender category
Male
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Unsupported
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Total time
6h 18m 10s
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Sunny and 75 in south lake, probably mid 60s at the trailhead. Started around 9 am with full sun and a good breeze. All new terrain for me (in the summertime). Stayed true to the ridge between summits. A few highlights: 

  • east ridge of round top, super fun though a bit loose. Good exposure and fun movement 
  • thimble peak summit block, great exposure and a cool sierra club summit register 
  • sentinel summits

did some running on the flats, some power hiking. Used filter bottles to pack with snow. Hitchhiked back from thunder mountain trailhead with a cool electrician named Danny.