Trip
Alpine Scramble - Tomyhoi Peak/Southeast Route
Overnight scramble to fun, exposed rock summit of Tomyhoi: 1) Saturday -make camp 5580' Yellow Aster lakes basin, scramble peak and return to camp, 2) Sunday- leisurely break camp, probably tag Yellow Aster Peak on exist with early afternoon return to cars.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 16, 2017 — Sun, Sep 17, 2017
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Technical 4, Strenuous 3, Basic Alpine Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0
- Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
- 2 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Rock is grippy with lots of hand and foot placements, plus mental enjoyment of exposure.
Weather: NOAA Tomyhoi (at elevation 4337’):
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-121.70178948277096&lat=48.974597228103335#.V8ZuVddjcxI
Summit post is a great resource: http://www.summitpost.org/tomyhoi-peak/150463
Northwest Hiker: http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=3
TBD: If overnight camping permit required, please pitch in a few bucks to cover cost.
6am Ash Way P&R, Lynnwood carpool start
2 hour, 10 min drive to drive:
Tomyhoi Peak/Southeast Route
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USGS Mt Larrabee
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- crampons
- Ice Axe
- Hastie harness & prusik