Washington
Big Four Mountain
Big Four Mountain’s dry creek route is a monster. Take it on with caution and skill. One wrong move will be the end
Mountaineering
Washington
Boulder Glacier – Mt Baker
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
Washington
Glacier Peak DC Route
Getting to glacier peak is 75% of the battle. The climb is fairly straightforward
Washington
Mount Adams – Spring
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
Washington
Mount Adams South Climb
The South Climb of Mount Adams is one of the easier volcanoes in Washington
Washington
Mount Baker Easton Glacier
The Easton Glacier route On Mt Baker is the same difficulty as the Coleman-Deming Route. But there is a better chance at solitude
Oregon
Mount Hood – Pearly Gates
The Pearly Gates Route on Mt Hood is considered the standard approach. It still requires some skill on ice.
Washington
Mount Index – Hourglass Gulley
Mount Index is an unmistakable massif along US Highway 2. The hourglass gulley route is as steep as the peak looks.
Oregon
Mount Jefferson
Climbing Mt Jefferson via the southwest ridge is the easiest route to accomplish in one day. It will require route-finding and alpine skills.
Washington
Mount Rainier Emmons Glacier
The Emmons Route on Mount Rainier is tough do to the 10,000 ft elevation gain it requires.
Washington
Mount Rainier Emmons Glacier (Solo)
Climbing the Emmons the first time was spectacular. Climbing it solo was better
Washington
Mount Saint Helens – Worm Flows
The worm flows route on Mt St Helens is the standard winter approach. Easy to follow but steep.
California
Mount Shasta – Avalanche Gulch
A climb of the Avalanche Gulch route on Mount Shasta in Northern California. With 7300 feet of elevation gain it makes for a good challenge
California
Mount Whitney
As the tallest peak in the lower 48, Mount Whitney is a must for every hiker at least once.
Oregon
Mt. Hood – Leuthold Couloir
Leuthold Couloir is the next step up from the pearly gates climbing route on Mount Hood.
Washington
Sauk Mountain (Winter)
As a winter ascent the climb was fairly intense. Save it for summer if you’re not comfortable on steep snow.