Steph_Abegg Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Trip: North Cascades, WA - Ptarmigan Traverse, South to North (plus Dome, German Helmet, Mixup) Date: 7/14-19/2009 Trip Report: With all this good weather we have been having, it was a good time for a trip like the Ptarmigan Traverse, which is a popular high-level alpine trek through some of the most beautiful glaciated mountains of the North Cascades. Most parties do the traverse N to S, but my friend Josh and I chose to hike it S to N as the original party had done, and so that we could get the shwacky ascent up Bachelor Creek over with.... I used this trip as an opportunity to do some night photography. We also brought a small climbing rack and climbed three summits along the way: Dome Peak, German Helmet (a fun 5.5 climb not often done), and E Face of Mixup Peak. As usual, I have posted a full TR with lots of photos on my website: http://sabegg.googlepages.com/ptarmigantraverse2 Here are a few images: Map of Ptarmigan Traverse showing route and major peaks: Night 2: 1 minute exposure of moon over Dome Peak from camp near Dome-Dana Col: Night 3: 16 minute exposure from camp near summit of Dome Peak: Night 4: 9 minute exposure of star trails over Dome Peak from camp at White Rock Lake: Night 5: 30 minute exposure of star trails over glowing tent at camp at Kool-Aid Lake with Formidable in distance: Movie from the summit of German Helmet: [video:youtube] Again, I have posted a full TR with lots of photos on my website: http://sabegg.googlepages.com/ptarmigantraverse2 Edited July 21, 2009 by Steph_Abegg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Wow that first picture is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Piston Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Spectacular pictures. Makes me wish I had a full week off 2 weeks ago...I would have loved to climb Formidable, Dome and others instead of just Spider and Magic. Looks like you had an awesome trip...keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsloth Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 excellent use of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimbo Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 That third picture is awesome. Nice job and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy J Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 That's an awesome production, Thread of Ice....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Poulton Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 The Glacier recession comparison is brutal...I love climbing ice and it's all melting. Cool shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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