Trip: Whitehorse Mountain - Northwest Shoulder Trip Date: 06/25/2022 Trip Report:
Four of us climbed this standard route on a sunny day in late June. After many years of passing by the mountain on the way to Darrington slabs, wondering when I'd get on it, it was a relief to stand on the summit. Mark and I started the hike at 6:30am, Kellie and Russ a little later, and returned to the cars at midnight. The snow was firm enough for good footing, and the moat was unexpectedly easy to cross. Our 30m rope was just enough to cover the summit rock climb. My thanks go to Mark, Kellie, and Russ for their competence and conviviality.
Traversing to the High Pass
The short rappel into the moat
The spacious confines of the moat
Looking back down the glacier to High Pass
Out on the planet
Gear Notes: Two 30m ropes, a medium nut and a green Camalot Approach Notes: Straight forward, nothing much to add.