Cascades Bouldering

[Chitownclimber]

I am going to the cascades for a three week backpacking trip in cascades antional park. I am an avid boyulderer and I'm wondering whether it would be worth my while to bring my pad, shoes, etc. anyone have any insights?

[Robc]

There's hardly any decent bouldering in the north cascades that I know about other than high on the peaks themselves. There might be some in the enchantments area.

[cracked]

I hear the summit plateau of Baker has fantastic bouldering.

[ashw_justin]

Yeah, there are some 3000-foot highballs, so you should bring your neon pink crashpad, if you have one.

[cracked]

Remember, the crashpad should be crampon-proof, too. I think Berghaus is making a special Huber-bro Crampon-Proof High-Altitude Pad . Designed specifically for alpine bouldering.

[Chitownclimber]

Why Crampon proof? I don't see myself bouldering with crampons in theb immediate future.

[Chitownclimber]

There aren't even a few stray boulders around the park? Im going to be backpacking in there for a few weeks, and there are few mountainous places where ive gone backpacking that lack boulders.

[Distel32]

there are plenty of boulders pretty much everywhere. If you want to carry your pad for 3 weeks go for it.

[Farrgo]

I've seen plenty off and climbed on a bunch of boulders up in the alpine. Unless you have a specific area your going to which you know has some good bouldering, I wouldn't bother with your pad. Although, I've seen some pretty small pads that are about half the size of a normal crash pad which might be worth it if you don't mind the baggage. One area in particular that I though had some promise for bouldering was Glacier Basin? below East Wilman's Spire, above Monte Cristo.