Trip
Basic Glacier Climb - Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier
Stunning scenery from this North Cascades gem. Iconic knife edge traverse and hike around the edge of the ice cap. A really good introduction to alpine climbing at its best! The approach hike is a bit of a weed out, so be in shape to sign up for this one.
Contacts
Tony Tsuboi
Primary Leader
- Sat, Aug 2, 2025 — Sun, Aug 3, 2025
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
- Challenging
- Elevation Gain: 6,768 ft
- FULL (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
- Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This climb is earmarked for my SIG, and we are already a huge party. Due to permit limitations, I will NOT be taking on a wait list for this trip. PLEASE DO NOT REACH OUT TO ME SEEKING PERMISSION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST.
Thanks,
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Route/Place
Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier
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USGS Eldorado Peak
USGS Forbidden Peak
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
- Crampons
- An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
- Overnight sleep system
- Standard glacier travel kit
- Suitable layers for the conditions
- Sun protection
- Food and hydration
Trip Reports