Thunderbolt Peak
Starlight Peak
North Palisade
Polemonium Peak

Wed, Aug 21, 2002

With: Joe Hanssen
Greg Peak

 Etymology
Thunderbolt Peak
Starlight Peak
North Palisade
Polemonium Peak
 Story Photos / Slideshow Map Profile
Thunderbolt Peak previously climbed Sat, Aug 5, 2000
North Palisade previously climbed Fri, Aug 4, 2000
Polemonium Peak previously climbed Fri, Aug 4, 2000

Thunderbolt Peak (14,003 ft.)

Named by Norman Clyde in 1931

Named by the first ascent party in 1931 (including notable climbers Clyde, Eichorn, Dawson, Farquhar, Underhill, Robinson and Clark) when lightning nearly did them in during a harrowing descent.

Other peaks named by Norman Clyde:
  • Mt. Irvine
  • Mt. Mallory
    • References to Thunderbolt can also be found in these files:
  • Middle Palisade
  • Norman Clyde Peak
    • More of Bob's Trip Reports

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