dkemp Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Just kickin' around an idea for early July. I love loops so... I thought it might work to hike in to Rainbow Lake, down into upper South Fork Bridge Creek, up north slopes of McGregor to Sandalee Gl, up Sandalee Gl to McGregor summit, down the trail and back to Stehekin. Camps at Rainbow Lk and Heaton. The Red Fred says nothing about the Sandalee Glacier. Any info on such a route? -Dox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I've climbed McGregor before, and the top part of the traditional route goes along the upper Sandalee glacier. I have friends who have gone up there and skied before, so it's a fairly "navigable" glacier. The hardest part IMO would be making it up to the base of the glacier, as the bridge creeek fork valley down there is very brushy with no trail. I've got pics on my computer looking right down on that area from above and I can email them if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONCHO&LEFTY Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Post them in the Gallery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Doing so now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted October 16, 2003 Author Share Posted October 16, 2003 wow, a reply 19 months after original post! Thanks for posting the cool photos  Yeah, I figure getting to the glacier will be the crux. Also, crossing Rainbow Creek in early season will be cruxy.  I'm looking forward to giving it a shot. Dox  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 That crossing on rainbow creek (at bench creek camp) can be somewhat tricky, and has no bridge, but there was a decent log a few years ago. I should think you might have to get wet, but it wouldn't really be dangerous. If you go do this trip, or something out of Stehekin let me know, I'll be up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted October 16, 2003 Author Share Posted October 16, 2003 Well cool, I'll let you know - perhaps our paths will join. I love the Stehekin area. Â Here is from my last trip to the area. Bushwhacker Stehekin TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kThurner Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 In July of '95' I crossed the South Fork near the confluence with Bridge Creek and climbed to the crest of the Sturm Cr - South Fork ridge. I followed this very pleasant ridge all the way around to the summit of McGregor. I recommend the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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