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Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier

08/03/13 (Sat) - 08/04/13 (Sun)

Trip
Everett Climbing


Marcin Porwit


From Roush Creek Basin, proceed up snowfields and Eldorado Glacier just left (W) of rocky ridge. Follow this to broad flat area of Inspiration Glacier at about 7,500'(good camps near rocks). Traverse Inspiration Glacier around to N and follow broad snow covered ridge to top (8,868'). Summit ridge is a spectacular knife-edge of snow. Finding the log crossing at the parking lot, and the climber's trail on the other side, is very important. This climb is considered fairly grueling and strenuous because of the elevation gain over uneven ground. An early start on the approach may help. The trail is strictly a climber's trail, but has improved in recent years. If the weather is good, the views are tremendous. Because this area sustains heavy use, do not camp in Eldorado Basin. Glacier may remain passable into very late season.

Everett students get priority for registering until 07/15/2013.

This is not available for registration yet.

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Leader's Permission Required


Registration opens on Sat, Jun 15 at 9:00 AM
Registration closes on Thu, Jul 25 at 5:00 PM

If you are under 18 years old, please contact the leader prior to registering.

Trip Data
Basic Glacier
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Moderate

Cascade Pass-80(GT)
Diablo Dam-48(GT)
Eldorado Peak (USGS)

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