Washington
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.
Scramble Peaks
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Argonaut Peak
The approach to Argonaut peak is a bit of a Brush Bash. But it is the last 200-300ft that will challenge most climbers.
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Baring Mountain
Mount Baring is one of those obscure scrambles in Washington’s central cascades. Be ready to grind it out
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Big and West Craggy
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.
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Black Peak
Come to Black Peak for the 17th tallest peak in Washington. Prepare for the final ridge walk, its a doozy.
Idaho
Borah Peak (Mount Borah)
Borah peak is a tough winter challenge. Chicken out ridge lived up to it’s name. Watch the weather, it changes fast
Oregon
Broken Top
The climb of Broken Top has been on my list since standing on top of South Sister Last Summer. Most of it is easy, until the last 200 feet.
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Cadet Peak
The climb of Cadet Peak mostly requires physical stamina. Tall and steep it is the highest of the Monte Cristo Range.
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Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain is one of the least interesting of the Bulgers. Simple climb, excellent view
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Cardinal, Emerald and Saska
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.
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Cashmere Mountain
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.
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Colchuck and Dragontail
Colchuck Peak and Dragontail Peak sit next to each other. Climbing them in one day makes an epic double summit.
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Del Campo
Del Campo Peak is the first mountain I scrambled solo. It is easy to attain if you follow the right route.
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Gunn Peak
Gunn Peak is the tallest of the Wild Sky Wilderness peaks. It also comes with some of the toughest challenges in the area.
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Jumbo Mountain
Jumbo Mountain might be short compared to its nearby neighbors, but, it will test your endurance and navigation skill.
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Katsuk and Mesachie
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
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Kyes Peak
Climbing Kyes Peak via its south ridge is a monster take on in a single day. Class 2 -3 scramble with some intense exposure in spots
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McClellan and Little Annapurna
McClellan Peak and Little Annapurna are the best of type 2 fun. Two beautiful summits in one day, round trip on Aasgard pass
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Merchant Peak
Merchant peak is a rough climb to say the least. Prepare for some really nasty scrambling on bad rock, navigation challenges and just plain pain. Never again
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Mount Forgotten
Mount Forgotten is a hidden peak along Mountain Loop Highway. Getting to it requires almost a full day of walking. But the scrambling is fairly easy
New Zealand
Mount Ngāuruhoe
As a fan of Lord of the Rings, Mount Ngāuruhoe was a dream objective in New Zealand. Once was enough on the scree field though.
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Mount Pugh
Climbing Mount Pugh will require hiking, navigation and scrambling skills. The route might test your limits.
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Mount Stickney
If Mount Stickney was not part of the Mountaineers Everett Peaks, it may have escaped my view. A fun challenging climb with a lot of solitude
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Mount Stuart – Cascadian Couloir
Mount Stuart’s Cascadian couloir was not my first choice for climbing the peak. But it turned out to be a worthwhile endevour
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North Gardner and Gardner
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
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North Twin Sister
The climb of North Twin Sister’s west ridge is a low-level scramble route in the North Cascades. The trick is staying on the correct route
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Silvertip Peak
Silvertip is a mountain seen by many but climbed by few. With it’s proximity to the Monte Cristo Townsite it makes for a long but doable one day scramble.
Oregon
South Sister
The Climb of South Sister in Oregon felt very similar to Mount St Helens. It is a well-cut low-grade climb on a lot of scree and snow.
Washington
Star, Courtney and Oval Peaks
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.
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Three Fingers
Three Fingers lookout will take some determination to get to. Sleeping in the tower is one of the best experiences on mountain loop highway
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Tower Mountain and Golden Horn
Taking on tower and golden horn in one day was an incredible challenge. Unless you love type 2 fun, make it two days
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Vesper Peak and Lake Elan
Vesper Peak is a tough one day challenge. Conditions can vary from waist-deep snow to fields of loose rock depending on the season.
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White Chuck Mountain
White Chuck Mountain is so far the easiest of the Mountaineers Everett Peaks I have done. The trail is short, scrambling is straightforward