summitseeker Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Climb: Kaleetan Peak-Southeast -> South Date of Climb: 3/25/2006 Trip Report: Bongi and I had a great climb of Kaleetan Peak (native american for "arrow") on Saturday. It was a long day, approx. 13 miles RT and 4,200 ft elevation gain. Road is plowed until just before the bridge, about 3/4 mile from the trailhead. Lots and lots of trailbreaking, as snow conditions were soft and slushy down low. Snowpack was very stable and excellent for skiing in the Melakwa Lake basin, as numerous ski tracks attested. Ran into a party of skiers (Skykilo and friend) who had taken the lift from Alpental, traversed and dropped over Pinneapple Pass and ascended the lake basin. Definitely a much better tour than coming up the steep trail through the forest, but we were in search of a conditioner so we got our money's worth. Trip report is here. Gear Notes: Skining up the trail would have been heinous, but wish I had my skis for the last 1,300 feet. Approach Notes: Denny Creek Trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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