Home Less Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Hi, I'm planning a trip to the cascades and wondering what are the classic long climbs (technical climb, 10 pitches and +) ? and how is the approach ? Thanks Quote
TrogdortheBurninator Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Nelsons Selected Climbs in the Cascades book lists many of the classics. IMO N. Ridge of Stuart is a must do. There are also many other climbs in the ~5 pitch range that are very good. If they are too short for you, just link up multiple routes in a day (i.e. on S. Face of Prusik, or at Washington Pass). Quote
cheamclimber Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 how about slesse NE Butress... look out for falling seracs on the approach.. or you could drive up the Coquihalla and do Yak Check... its 14 pitches and the approach is 15 minutes.. but you have to come to canada for both of those Quote
Dannible Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 There are a couple of others on Slesse depending on what you're looking for. Look up the North Rib and Navagator Wall. Also get a Cascade Alpine Guide and check out the Picket Range. Quote
catbirdseat Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 The Dreamer, 5.9, 10 pitches, Green Giant Buttress, Darrington. Quote
cheamclimber Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I also think the Torment Forbidden traverse is supposed to be good but I dont know how much roped climbing there is.. check out Stuart peak too, Im not sure but I heard the North Ridge is pretty classic Quote
Blake Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 17 pitches of granite goodness. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/696594#Post696594 Quote
kevbone Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Infinite Bliss ….23 pitches 5.10+. 3000 feet. Approach is 45 minutes to an hour. Mostly bolted. Quote
cheamclimber Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Infinite Bliss ….23 pitches 5.10+. 3000 feet. Approach is 45 minutes to an hour. Mostly bolted. Wheres that? Its sounds right up my alley.. Quote
kevbone Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Infinite Bliss ….23 pitches 5.10+. 3000 feet. Approach is 45 minutes to an hour. Mostly bolted. Wheres that? Its sounds right up my alley.. About an hour outside of Seattle. Use the search engine on this site…..you will see it has controversy. Don’t listen to it…..its super classic. I have been on it. I would repeat it. Quote
octopuswithafez Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Ah spring! The first infinite bliss post of the season. Anyone have their car broken into at Exit 38 yet? Quote
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