[TR] North Cascades - Mustache Mountain 6/27/2015

[Stollen]

Trip: North Cascades - Mustache Mountain

 

Date: 6/27/2015

 

Trip Report:

Victor, Brian and I had the brilliant idea of climbing Mustache Mountain on the one of the hottest days of the year. Looked intriguing enough and we couldn't find another trip report anywhere. It ended up being a 14 hour day with lots of schwacking. Awesome to be on a summit alone.

 

What's an adventure without a little blood:

 

The view of Mustache Mountain and Blackbeard:

 

Climbing the flower fields of Mustache Mountain:

 

Celebrating our manliness:

 

Gear Notes:

Gloves and navigation equipment.

 

Approach Notes:

Like you are going to Black and then head to the notch at 6400'. Drop down the notch and traverse East and go down the boulder field (we did not go this way, but should have). Cross the valley and go straight up the trees to the flower fields. Keep climbing until the summit. Traverse to the flanks of Blackbeard and the flat notch (would be a great campsite). Head down the gulley. Once you get above the waterfall, start traversing East and down through the trees until you hit the creek. Follow the creek on the South side until 4500'. Go due east to cross the river (lots of log crossings). Keep heading East until you hit HWY 20. Hitch a ride back to the car.

Edited July 7, 2015 by Stollen

[Tom_Sjolseth]

I really mustache you, where is mustache mountain?

[Stollen]

48° 32' N; 120° 48' W