pup_on_the_mountain Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 For the long weekend, the lady wants to do a backcountry camping trip. I'm trying to pick a spot from which I could do a solo climb in the morning. Upto 55-60 degrees on snow/ice, and rock up to 5.5-5.6 should be fine for me to solo, but I'd settle for class 2-3 scrambles if nothing else shapes up. What are some spots with decent views of mountains with such solo options nearby? Water bodies or running water at/near camp spots will be a plus, but not a must. Willing to drive 5-6 hrs from PDX. Colchuck lake is an option (hopefully, the road will be open to the trailhead by next weekend). Would like to hear about other places in OR/WA. TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Try hiking to Ingalls pass under Mt Stuart. Camp about a mile pass the ridge and and then you climb Ingalls peak. If there is snow (which I am sure there is this time of year), you will get what you need. Ingalls has a couple of rock routes. 5.4 is the easy one. Camping under Mt. Stuart is one of the greatest and most beautiful places to I have ever encountered. About 4 miles to your camp site. Its just about spot on for a 5 hour car ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashw_justin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Isn't that when you are supposed to be preparing a four-course backpacker breakfast and making cappuccinos, after having roamed the countryside at dawn for a corsage of alpine wildflowers? sickie :kisss: Enchantments? Prussik? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pup_on_the_mountain Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Isn't that when you are supposed to be preparing a four-course backpacker breakfast and making cappuccinos, after having roamed the countryside at dawn for a corsage of alpine wildflowers? sickie :kisss: May be I'll pick up the wildflowers on the way back from the climb, and cook a four-course backpacker lunch . Kevin, I've done Ingalls (SF and ER) before, and is a good suggestion as well for this trip. The road might be the issue though - at least it didn't look like its open yet. This will be only her second backcountry camping trip, so lesser road miles will be better. I'll look into the Enchantments option - thanks Justin! Any more suggestions? Anything worth exploring in OR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashw_justin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Actually I don't really know what I am talking about since I haven't been in the mountains at all this year. Rumor is lots of snow though, eh? You could ski/snowboard something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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