scrambles this summer

[rpm4463]

I visit washington every summer and always try to get in some 1 day or 2 day scrambles up peaks. I'm planning on the Three Fingers, south peak this summer. I've read there are ladders near the summit, were they in good shape last summer? I will be there in mid august this summer.

 

Any other suggestions for scramble this summer in north cascades or that area?

[lizard_brain]

I was there in '04 and they were like new. I wouldn't worry about it. They are there to access a lookout station, so I assume that means they are maintained. There are at least 2, maybe 3 or 4 short wooden ladders near the top.

[lizard_brain]

From summer 2004:

 

 

Edited May 14, 2007 by lizard_brain

[cfire]

Any other suggestions for scramble this summer in north cascades or that area?

 

The west ridge of the North Twin Sister is one of the best class 3/4 rock scrambles around here in my opinion.

[rpm4463]

i've read reports that the hike in is confusing and hard to follow...or maybe there is a different way?

[G-spotter]

From summer 2004:

 

 

 

 

OMG a via ferrata in the Cascades... cue Dwayner outrage

[fenderfour]

I had a lot of fun on Greenwood and Dumbell. Spider Meadows is a gorgeous spot to stay.

[ericb]

Hidden Lake Peak has a phenomenal view and a pretty cool lookout

[rpm4463]

where is greenwood and dumbell? Spider Meadows, is that north of Stevens pass?

[fenderfour]

You know, I don't quite remember. It was a few years ago.

 

Topozone for Greenwood Peak in Washington should find it.

[lizard_brain]

where is greenwood and dumbell? Spider Meadows, is that north of Stevens pass?

 

Greenwood and Dumbbell

[chucK]

Black Peak

Del Campo Peak

West Macmillan Spire

Trapper Peak

Mt. Thompson

Sahale Peak

 

[Alpine_Tom]

Have a look at "Seattle Scrambles Guide."

http://scrambles.wacweb.org/index.html

 

Be aware that most of the scrambles mentioned above involve multi-hour hikes in, and long scree slogs on the descent -- especially Thompson and Black Peak.

the NE buttress of Chair Peak is 'sort of' a 4th class scramble, but I wouldn't do it without a rappel rope.

[sirwoofalot]

Hey, thanks, my daughter, 8, wants to start climbing, so I guess to start her out on some scrambels.

 

[Bill_Simpkins]

Black Peak is fun, and it's tall!

[tread_tramp]

where is greenwood and dumbell? Spider Meadows, is that north of Stevens pass?

 

It is north of Hwy 2 at Coles Corner, 18 miles west of Leavenworth. go here http://www.leavenworth.org/trails/hiking/spidermeadow.html for directions to Phelps creek trailhead.

[rpm4463]

thanks for all the information, does anybody know a web page like this for teh sierra's down in cali.?

[kevbone]

Any other suggestions for scramble this summer in north cascades or that area?

 

Vesper Peak......Dont miss it.

[knotzen]

I visit washington every summer and always try to get in some 1 day or 2 day scrambles up peaks. I'm planning on the Three Fingers, south peak this summer. I've read there are ladders near the summit, were they in good shape last summer?

The Mountaineers take care of the lookout and ladders, and do maintenance work up there every summer. They'll be in good shape.

 

Some people who haven't been there obsess about the ladder proposition--it the snow slopes you cross where you have greater chance of falling and ending up in a bad place. Some of the snow crossing are in the shade until afternoon and can get icy. I would make sure everyone in the party knows how to use their ice axe.

 

OTOH, very late in the summer, usually by Labor Day weekend, the snow on the approach ridges is melted out and you can walk a trail where snow slopes had been earlier. (Except for the very last snow field leading to the lookout.)

[Rad]

Vesper rocks, and you can link it with Sperry pretty easily.

 

The following are excellent workouts with a little 3rd or 4th class and some great views at the top:

 

Kaleetan (S ridge).

Baring.

Del Campo.

 

 

[iluka]

i've read reports that the hike in is confusing and hard to follow...or maybe there is a different way?

 

I read similar reports before I did it a few years ago but found that it was actually pretty straightforward to get in there. Smoot's book "Climbing Washington's Mountains" has an easy to follow description if I remember correctly.

 

Among a host of others that are good scrambles, I would recommend Sloan. Great, varied terrain and amazing views.

[rpm4463]

That Vesper peak sounds cool. I've read guide books,a shorter scramble than Three Fingers, any info on that?