
Abernathy Peak
Many call Abernathy peak the easiest of the Bulger Peaks. That does not make it an easy climb. Especially during a heat wave like when I decided to take it on.
Many call Abernathy peak the easiest of the Bulger Peaks. That does not make it an easy climb. Especially during a heat wave like when I decided to take it on.
The approach to Argonaut peak is a bit of a Brush Bash. But it is the last 200-300ft that will challenge most climbers.
While they may not be some of the hardest in Washington’s top 100, Big Craggy and West Craggy are a challenging one day adventure.
Come to Black Peak for the 17th tallest peak in Washington. Prepare for the final ridge walk, its a doozy.
Boulder Glacier is the steepest of the routes up Mount Baker which limits the crowds. By far one of the best views in the North Cascades
Cannon Mountain is one of the least interesting of the Bulgers. Simple climb, excellent view
Saska, Cardinal and Emerald are a lot of fun, but they are not easy to access. Expect a lot of work with a huge payoff.
A long hike and scramble to attain the summit of a Washington’s Mount Cashmere If you can get the permits, make it two days. One is tough.
Colchuck Peak and Dragontail Peak sit next to each other. Climbing them in one day makes an epic double summit.
An exhausting very remote climb of Fortress and Chiwawa mountains in Washington’s Central Cascades
Getting to glacier peak is 75% of the battle. The climb is fairly straightforward
Hoodoo Peak is one of the “easy” Bulger peaks. But the views are mind blowing and worth the walk for any avid hiker
The climb of Katsuk and Mesachie requires a walk down ragged ridge. I would not walk the ridge unless I wanted to climb these peaks
McClellan Peak and Little Annapurna are the best of type 2 fun. Two beautiful summits in one day, round trip on Aasgard pass
Mount Adam’s will test you. It seems like an easy climb on paper. But the top of Pikes peak will either make or break the climber in you
The South Climb of Mount Adams is one of the easier volcanoes in Washington
The Easton Glacier route On Mt Baker is the same difficulty as the Coleman-Deming Route. But there is a better chance at solitude
The Emmons Route on Mount Rainier is tough do to the 10,000 ft elevation gain it requires.
Climbing the Emmons the first time was spectacular. Climbing it solo was better
The worm flows route on Mt St Helens is the standard winter approach. Easy to follow but steep.
Mount Stuart’s Cascadian couloir was not my first choice for climbing the peak. But it turned out to be a worthwhile endevour
North Gardner and Gardner mountain are appealing since they sit in the top 50 Bulger peaks. But the approach is long and the scrambling short
Robinson mountain looks like an easy day out for a Bulger. But watch out for the elevation gain. Makes the 12 miles feel like 20.
The West Fork Buttermilk “trail” is a challenge in itself. The climb of Star, Courtney, and Oval peaks is the only reason to use it.
Taking on tower and golden horn in one day was an incredible challenge. Unless you love type 2 fun, make it two days
For a Bulger peak you are only going to find a few that are this easy. This one is difficult because you will have trouble finding the time to drive there