[TR] Depot Creek - South Face Redoubt 7/19/2017

[NCNP Rangers]

Trip: Depot Creek - South Face Redoubt

 

Date: 7/19/2017

 

Trip Report:

Here is a link to a report from our recent patrol into the beautiful Depot Creek area, yes we do patrols there from time to time.

 

North Cascades National Park climbing conditions

 

Just a reminder on permits: you do need one to camp anywhere in North Cascades National Park, any time of year. If you're going to Depot Creek you need to register for the Depot XC zone. You can do this at the Sedro-Wooley ranger station, or call the Marblemount Wilderness Information Center if you have additional questions.

[G-spotter]

Trip: Depot Creek - South Face Redoubt

 

Date: 7/19/2017

 

Trip Report:

Here is a link to a report from our recent patrol into the beautiful Depot Creek area, yes we do patrols there from time to time.

 

North Cascades National Park climbing conditions

 

Just a reminder on permits: you do need one to camp anywhere in North Cascades National Park, any time of year. If you're going to Depot Creek you need to register for the Depot XC zone. You can do this at the Sedro-Wooley ranger station, or call the Marblemount Wilderness Information Center if you have additional questions.

 

Is there any legal way for Canadians to register from Canada for this without first crossing into the US to reach officialdom? Or should we just keep wearing goat costumes and slipping across unnoticed?

[JasonG]

Or should we just keep wearing goat costumes and slipping across unnoticed?

 

That was YOU?

[ivan]

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[NCNP Rangers]

Trip: Depot Creek - South Face Redoubt

 

Date: 7/19/2017

 

Trip Report:

Here is a link to a report from our recent patrol into the beautiful Depot Creek area, yes we do patrols there from time to time.

 

North Cascades National Park climbing conditions

 

Just a reminder on permits: you do need one to camp anywhere in North Cascades National Park, any time of year. If you're going to Depot Creek you need to register for the Depot XC zone. You can do this at the Sedro-Wooley ranger station, or call the Marblemount Wilderness Information Center if you have additional questions.

 

Is there any legal way for Canadians to register from Canada for this without first crossing into the US to reach officialdom? Or should we just keep wearing goat costumes and slipping across unnoticed?

 

Canadian residents can obtain a permit over the phone by calling the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount. This is one of the rare exceptions to the rule of obtaining your permit in person.

[JasonG]

This is one of the rare exceptions to the rule of obtaining your permit in person.

 

And the other "rare exceptions" are?

[NCNP Rangers]

The other exceptions primarily address folks accessing Ross Lake from the Canadian side. Check here (NPS/NOCA page) for more detailed information.

 

Also remember that you can self-issue for many of the less busy sections of the park, such as the Pickets, at any of the North Cascades NP ranger stations. While this doesn't save you a trip, it does give flexibility in terms of timing. Self-issue is not allowed for anywhere accessed via the Cascade River Road, or campsites on Ross Lake.

Edited August 14, 2017 by NCNP Rangers

[JasonG]

Ah, good to know, thanks!