NCNP Rangers Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Trip: Mt. Challenger & Whatcom Peak - Challenger & Whatcom Glaciers Date: 8/21/2017 Trip Report: We did a patrol to the Northern Pickets last week, climbing almost all of Challenger, and approaching over Whatcom Peak. Look here for a link to the NPS/NOCA Conditions page with photos and more information. The most pertinent thing to share is that accessing the final rocky summit of Challenger is very difficult right now due to a large moat feature. We exited via Eiley Wiley Ridge and the Big Beaver Valley. Approach Notes: Hannegan Pass-Whatcom Pass-Whatcom Peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Sharp Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Rangers, a partner and I had plans to head to Challenger via Hannegan etc. this Thursday. I'd like to speak with a member of the team that posted this TR tomorrow (Monday) if possible. What number should I call and for whom should I ask? Thanks for your help, John Sharp (425) 765-7747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geosean Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks for posting here, its nice to have the Rangers as members of the climbing community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCNP Rangers Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hi Rangers, a partner and I had plans to head to Challenger via Hannegan etc. this Thursday. I'd like to speak with a member of the team that posted this TR tomorrow (Monday) if possible. What number should I call and for whom should I ask? Thanks for your help, John Sharp (425) 765-7747 I will pass your info on to the rangers who did the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Sharp Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Thank you. One of the Rangers who attempted Challenger called me and we talked at length. Very helpful. My partner and I are heading in tomorrow via Hannegan/Imperfect Impasse/Perfect Pass. Hoping to find a way through the maze . . . . John Sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Sharp Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 We'll post a full TR with photos in the next couple of days, but in the meantime, wanted to advise that the Challenger main summit is still accessible by staying to the far left side of the glacier. At the lower lip of the large 'schrund (with exposed rock in its middle) that's typically crossed on the right (ramp still good), work left to the base of the summit ridge line. The continuous snow ridge is maybe 45 degrees at its steepest; we used two tools each and two pickets for running belays. Once on top of the snow ridge, moving from snow to the third-class rock section is not too difficult, either. The final climb to the top is sporty and fun. PM if you'd like more detail. John Sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellows Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Strong work John! Looking forward to the TR to hear all the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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