rlfrazer

Thanks, Wayne. I'll look around for that.

We're doing the Ptarmigan Traverse the last week in July (N to S). Hoping to have a friend in Bellingham drop us off, but there's a chance this won't work. Know anyone in the N. Cascades that drops people at trail heads? Or does pick ups? Wondering about some of the guide services. Thanks for any info you might have! Lee (Durango, CO)

Thanks, tvashtarkatena. More good beta. Lots to chew on.

Thanks for the advice, John. Noted.

Thanks for the advice. Yup, I know what I mean.

That Formidable route looks great. Thx.

Thanks, DPS.

Thanks, Jason. This is informative. Will check out Dome, and keep German Helmet on the list.

Hello, two friends and I are thinking of doing the Ptarmigan Traverse in late July. Being more of a climber than a backpacker these days, I'm interested in tagging a few peaks - with 5th class routes (I can pull my buddies up) - along the way. Recommendations anyone? They're probably not capable of anything harder than 5.8-5.9 (and would probably appreciate stuff much easier), even though I'd love to take them up stuff in this range. Options I've found, from what little research I've done: N. Ridge of German Helmet (5.5). E. Face of Mixup Peak (5.2). Thanks so much! Lee F. Durango, CO

Hello, two friends and I are thinking of doing the Ptarmigan Traverse in late July. Being more of a climber than a backpacker these days, I'm interested in tagging a few peaks - with 5th class routes (I can pull my buddies up) - along the way. Recommendations anyone? They're probably not capable of anything harder than 5.8-5.9 (and would probably appreciate stuff much easier), even though I'd love to take them up stuff in this range. Options I've found, from what little research I've done: N. Ridge of German Helmet (5.5). E. Face of Mixup Peak (5.2). Thanks so much! Lee F. Durango, CO