climbinsimeon Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm looking for late October route suggestions in the Cascades. I'll have 2-3 days available and have learned from previous trips that timing is everything. I'm looking for something mellow: low 5th class rock (like 5.2-5.4), alpine grades I- II, Could anybody suggest a peak with a route that's likely in season for late October? Thanks for your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Pick something south facing and come prepared for snowy rock. Maybe Ingalls Pk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 have a backup plan. seasonal forcast and general feel in the air is for a early winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsloth Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 multiple back-up plans. Have one be in the West side or crest (tooth or Mt thompson) one on the east side, enchantments or WA pass? and one in the desert like cragging at Vantage, tieton, or banks lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkporwit Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Ingalls can be nice that time of year. And of course the ever-popular Tooth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Black Peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 You might have some of the best mixed climbing conditions at the time. Colfax would be in shape, some of the N facing routes on Baker and other higher peaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 You might have some of the best mixed climbing conditions at the time. Colfax would be in shape, some of the N facing routes on Baker and other higher peaks. Good suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfeitfake Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 You might have some of the best mixed climbing conditions at the time. Colfax would be in shape, some of the N facing routes on Baker and other higher peaks. Good suggestion. GREAT suggestion!! Those sound exactly like the mellow grade I/II low-fifth rock the original poster was asking for!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 You might have some of the best mixed climbing conditions at the time. Colfax would be in shape, some of the N facing routes on Baker and other higher peaks. Good suggestion. GREAT suggestion!! Those sound exactly like the mellow grade I/II low-fifth rock the original poster was asking for!! Well he could come for some shit that's not going to be in or he could come prepared for the routes and conditions that will be enjoyably climbable at the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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