I grew up in the foothills of Mount Olympus and it’s still one of my favorite Wasatch Peaks. It’s a good early morning summer outing. There are many fun ways up, and all of them provide inspiration, adventure and perspiration. Headed out for some vert with Courtney Phillips.

Location, location, location

The 'Trailhead' is for sale. Would be nice!

The backyard is the main attraction of this property.

The backyard is pretty sweet.

The bushwhack potential from here to the chute is high, but we managed to quickly find our way through.

The chute is a nice stair-stepper of boulders and blocks.
The chute is a nice stair-stepper of boulders and blocks.
A few patch's of snow remain.

A few patch's of snow remain.

The slabs are 5.5 for 11 pitch's.

The slabs are 5.5 for 11 pitch's.

We brought climbing shoes and no rope. It’s really easy climbing with holds and cracks a plenty.

Serious no-fall exposure keeps one honest.

Serious no-fall exposure keeps one honest.

We ran into a few of the neighbors.

We ran into a few of the neighbors.

Courtney almost climbed right down onto this guy.

Courtney almost climbed right down onto this guy.

From the top of the slab we headed for the South Summit of Oly.

2.5hrs to the top, Court is all smiles.

2.5hrs to the top, Court is all smiles.

I don’t think he even broke a sweat? We talked Mt Oly stories for a bit and Courtney mentions he has round tripped the standard trail in 1hr 36min! Roundtrip! Seriously, try and beat that.

Trying not to fall off the summit.

Trying not to fall off the summit.

Feet were a bit heavy on the way down, caught a stump and took a dive.

Feet were a bit heavy on the way down, caught a stump and took a dive.

Good times!