jeffh Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Looking for ideas for a strenuous 2 to 3 day solo trip in the North Cascades. Main goal is to spend some quality time outdoors with great views/camping spots. Ok with some class 4 stuff, but not looking to stress myself out too much. (Read:want to come home to child) Any ideas/thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrgo Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 What about doing a solo traverse of the Tatoosh or the Twin Sister range up near Mt. Baker, you could get away with not too much technical climbing so long as you don't mind exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Alpine lakes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 mountain loop hwy! Mt. Forgotten, Del Campo, Vesper...many class 3 & 4 scrambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Glacier Peak. Sitkum Glacier. Great 3 day solo. Did it myself in two days many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underworld Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 ...yadda yadda yadda... the one having the most fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeleRoss Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 triumph NE ridge its like four tooths stacked up like a staircase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeleRoss Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 ok for something without any technical climbing, check out the North Ridge of Colchuck and link up with Dragontail from Colchuck Col. Nice camping at Colchuck Lake...fun outing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_hehn Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 My put for you is Buck Mtn. from Buck Creek Pass and High Pass. Spectacular area, good long trek, excellent route. The West Shoulder involves some exposure (class 3), but not real serious if you are comfortable at class 3. If you need more you could climb Fortress, Southwest Route (class 2), as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Here's a fantasy solo Start 12:01am: Solo eve dearborn memorial route on index-(AI4?) -chopper pickup at summit 20 minute chopper flight to prow on climber's right of base of drury falls. (It's a big enough spot for a drop off) solo Drury (WI4)-Descend via standard descent to base prow pickup point for chopper pick-up. 10 minute chopper flight to Colchuck Lake Drop-off point arrive at 7pm. Solo triple couloir by headlamp. Arrive at summit at 11:59 to meet your support team on the summit of Dragontail where they have a hot cappucino waiting for you. This enchainment is within the realm of possible, it would be very expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffh Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks for the ideas everyone! Got an area picked out and will try to post some pics after the weekend. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Yngve Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hey Jens, you're not in Europe just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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