Trip
Alpine Scramble - Yellow Aster Butte
An easy scramble in a gorgeous area with views into Canada.
- Wed, Jul 26, 2017
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous 3, Technical 1
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 1 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham to consolidate carpools into vehicles with the highest ground clearance for the final rough section of FS road.. Get off I5 at Exit 255. Turn right or east on the Mt. Baker Hwy. (542). Turn left at the first light into Sunset Square. Turn right again and park east of Skagit Bank.
July 26, Wed. – Yellow Aster Butte, (USGS Mt. Larrabee & GT Mt. Shuksan. 8 mi. & 3,160’ elev. gain. Pace will be moderate with breaks for views and snacks. A treat to share is always welcome. Party limit is 8. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham to consolidate carpools into vehicles with the highest ground clearance for the final rough section of FS road. Get off I5 at Exit 255, turn right or east on the Mt. Baker Hwy. (542), turn left at the first light into Sunset Square, turn right again and park east of Skagit Bank. Leader is Chuck Gustafson, 360-766-4045 (landline). Please no calls after 6:00 p.m. and NO texts.
Yellow Aster Butte
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Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
USGS Mt Larrabee
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe