Peak Bagging
WashingtonClass 2 Scramble
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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 ta...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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The approach to Argonaut peak is a bit of a Brush Bash. But it is the last 200-300ft that will challenge most climbers....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Mount Baring is one of those obscure scrambles in Washington's central cascades. Be ready to grind it out...
WashingtonClass 2 Scramble
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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....
Washington
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Big Four Mountain's dry creek route is a monster. Take it on with caution and skill. One wrong move will be the end...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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Come to Black Peak for the 17th tallest peak in Washington. Prepare for the final ridge walk, its a doozy....
IdahoClass 4 Scramble
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Borah peak is a tough winter challenge. Chicken out ridge lived up to it's name. Watch the weather, it changes fast...
WashingtonGrade III Glacier
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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...
OregonClass 4 Scramble
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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....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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The climb of Cadet Peak mostly requires physical stamina. Tall and steep it is the highest of the Monte Cristo Range....
WashingtonClass 2 Scramble
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Cannon Mountain is one of the least interesting of the Bulgers. Simple climb, excellent view...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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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....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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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....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scrambling
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Cathedral and Amphitheatre make an excellent combo for knocking off two peaks. Very close with a straightforward traverse route....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Clark mountain looks easy on paper, but it can be a monster of an adventure. Opt for a lightweight to spread the climb over a couple of days...
WashingtonGrade I, Glacier/Rock
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Colchuck Peak and Dragontail Peak sit next to each other. Climbing them in one day makes an epic double summit....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Columbia Peak is an arduous route with some serious scrambling...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Del Campo Peak is the first mountain I scrambled solo. It is easy to attain if you follow the right route. ...
WashingtonUp to Class 4 Scramble
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climbing all of these peaks along with two smaller ones in a three day span was quite the adventure...
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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An exhausting very remote climb of Fortress and Chiwawa mountains in Washington's Central Cascades...
WashingtonGrade I Glacier
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Getting to glacier peak is 75% of the battle. The climb is fairly straightforward...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Gunn Peak is the tallest of the Wild Sky Wilderness peaks. It also comes with some of the toughest challenges in the area....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Jumbo Mountain might be short compared to its nearby neighbors, but, it will test your endurance and navigation skill. ...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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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...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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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...
WashingtonUp to Class 3 Scramble
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McClellan Peak and Little Annapurna are the best of type 2 fun. Two beautiful summits in one day, round trip on Aasgard pass...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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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. Nev...
WashingtonGrade I Snow
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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...
WashingtonGrade I Snow
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The South Climb of Mount Adams is one of the easier volcanoes in Washington...
WashingtonGrade I Glacier
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The Easton Glacier route On Mt Baker is the same difficulty as the Coleman-Deming Route. But there is a better chance at solitude...
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Mount Fernow is a tough mountain to reach with a lot of both elevation gain and loss. The summit view is worth every step though....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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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...
OregonGrade I Snow and Ice
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The Pearly Gates Route on Mt Hood is considered the standard approach. It still requires some skill on ice....
WashingtonGrade II Snow
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Mount Index is an unmistakable massif along US Highway 2. The hourglass gulley route is as steep as the peak looks....
Oregon
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Climbing Mt Jefferson via the southwest ridge is the easiest route to accomplish in one day. It will require route-finding and alpine skills....
New Zealand
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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....
New ZealandNZ Grade: II, 3+
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Mount Philistine is an excellent Grade 1 climb. It should be fun for both experienced climbers and beginners....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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Climbing Mount Pugh will require hiking, navigation and scrambling skills. The route might test your limits....
WashingtonGrade II Glacier
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The Emmons Route on Mount Rainier is tough do to the 10,000 ft elevation gain it requires....
WashingtonGrade II Glacier
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Climbing the Emmons the first time was spectacular. Climbing it solo was better...
New ZealandNZ Grade III, 2+
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Mount Rolleston climb via Rome Ridge: a breathtaking ascent with challenging technical sections, stunning views, and a summit worth the wait....
WashingtonGrade I Snow
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The worm flows route on Mt St Helens is the standard winter approach. Easy to follow but steep. ...
CaliforniaGrade II Snow
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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...
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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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...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Mount Stuart's Cascadian couloir was not my first choice for climbing the peak. But it turned out to be a worthwhile endevour ...
CaliforniaClass 2 Scramble
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As the tallest peak in the lower 48, Mount Whitney is a must for every hiker at least once. ...
OregonAlpine Grade II
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Leuthold Couloir is the next step up from the pearly gates climbing route on Mount Hood....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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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...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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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...
New ZealandNZ Grade II, 2+
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The Phipps Temple Traverse was my easier objective after retreating from Mount Cook. The climb offered stunning views, but loose rock and exposure mad...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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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....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Sahale mountain and Boston peak are a perfect two peaks for chaining together on one trip. Two excellent scrambles seperated by a steep traverse...
WashingtonGrade I Snow In Winter
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As a winter ascent the climb was fairly intense. Save it for summer if you're not comfortable on steep snow....
WashingtonGrade I, Glacier - Class 4 Rock
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Silver Star mountain is a good mix of scrambling and glacier climbing for a one day push. Good camping available to stretch out the climb...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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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 scram...
OregonClass 2/3 Scramble
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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....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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South Spectacle is tough to reach, covered in loose rock, and a fine goal for anyone in for a type 2 suffer fest....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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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....
New ZealandNZ Grade 2+
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The Footstool is a brilliant "small" peak near Mt Sefton. The remoteness of the peak was stunning despite it being in the hooker valley....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Three Fingers lookout will take some determination to get to. Sleeping in the tower is one of the best experiences on mountain loop highway...
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Taking on tower and golden horn in one day was an incredible challenge. Unless you love type 2 fun, make it two days...
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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Vesper Peak is a tough one day challenge. Conditions can vary from waist-deep snow to fields of loose rock depending on the season....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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White Chuck Mountain is so far the easiest of the Mountaineers Everett Peaks I have done. The trail is short, scrambling is straightforward...