Jim Posted July 9, 2004 Posted July 9, 2004 Never been there. Have about 8 days driving from Seattle looking for a lower key backpack/scramble trip that me esposa can participate in. She can climb up to 5.9 on the second but has been a bit rusty since becomming a teacher. Would prefer some scrambles. Anything come to mind? Thanks. Quote
John Frieh Posted July 9, 2004 Posted July 9, 2004 Headed there this weekend and probably next weekend (maybe we can connect?). I have topos for all the routes on Elephants perch, finger of fate, etc etc for routes that are just scrambles up to 5.11 multipitch. PM me with a email address and I can email them to you. Quote
AaronB Posted July 9, 2004 Posted July 9, 2004 Might be a little late in the season for any snow climbs.. but the rock can be good.. I'd suggest.. Going up fishook creek trail, going back to the basin right below mt. thompson and williams peak.. both are nice scrambles with great views.. Continue down to the fish hook creak basin, traversing high to aviod swamp and thickets.. and climb horstman peak... more incredible views... the sickle couloir may still be in.. I've climbed it late in July before... It is super duper fun, and if conditions are right, you just need light ice axe and some step kicking shoes.. You can loop up to Mt Reagan.. another great view.. at sawtooth lake there.. and over the short pass, alpine peak is nice... and then exit to the north hwy22 "can't remember the trailhead" ..it's an easy hitchike back to redfish lake.. I have details and more pic's if interested. Unfortunately all the good pics, are film prints.. Only these one's from last month are digital.. Don't let ppl say "there's no ice in the sawtooths" Quote
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