
Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Dragontail Peak/Colchuck Col
Dragontail Peak/Colchuck Col
- Info
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- Sat, May 17, 2014 — Sun, May 18, 2014
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 2
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Elevation Gain: 5,440 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Trailhead per leaders request 6am
Climb up steep slopes into a basin narrowing into a steep snowfield. Continue up snow field to saddle at about 6,500'. Cross saddle to S side of ridge summit tower. Tower is 80 - 90' (to summit at 6917'); mostly class 3-4 with some 5th class moves, OR all 5th class depending on the route taken. Variation: From the ridge on the E side of the castle, follow the crest SE to the base of Unicorn's S peak. Continue around the lower peak on it's N side and follow the snow slope as in the normal approach. Road may not be open before late May - check with Rangers. If not open, park at Narada Falls, and allow time for the extra 6 mi. approach.
Dragontail Peak/Colchuck Col
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Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Enchantment Lakes
Green Trails Chiwaukum Mtns No. 177
USGS Mount Stuart - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials