dstu Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Does anybody have any info on the White Salmon glacier or West Ridge routes. Beckey says that some ice work may be required on the top of the White Salmon. We're not planning on bringing any tools. The West Ridge will be our backup route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCash Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Haven't tried that one, but the Pinnacle Glacier between the West and Northwest Ridges is a fun moderate climb. No tools needed, and nice views of Rainier as a backdrop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I skied that way once and there was only a minimal crevasse problem up at the schrund. I'd be very surprised if you had to do any ice climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstu Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Is there a moderate route from the West Peak to the true summit? This might be an option if we take the Pinnacle instead of the White Salmon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCash Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Yes, you just hike accross the summit crater from the Pinnacle (West Summit) to the true summit. Piece of cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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