Currator Mountain
Trip Report
Curator Mountain was a very enjoyable scramble. Next to Tekarra it's the one I would recommend most for a side trip off of the Skyline Trail. It is just off of the Big Shovel to the west and there are several routes up. The most obvious may not always be possible if the snow isn't melted enough. If there is no way up through the snowfield you can get to the summit by tracking back a bit and going up through some steep scree and cliff bands to gain the summit ridge.
This summit is mostly a strenous hike but does get somewhat steep in sections. The view from the top is absolutely fantastic with a view of the Skyline Trail and the Notch along with a host of other peaks to the south and the east.
If you get to Big Shovel Pass and you think you have the energy, it shouldn't take you more than a couple of hours to go up and down and that includes some good quality view-time at the top.
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The summit of Curator Mountain.
