Mount Shuksan/North Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Shuksan/North Face

very strenuous, two-day

  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 8,600 ft
  • Pace: Fast

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Planned as a two-day climb, with a possible day 3 for contingencies. Start by the White Salmon ski lodge, rugged approach with some bushwhacking and stream crossings, camp on the rocks below the White Salmon glacier, early start, long second day with a couple thousand feet of sustained 40-50 degree hard snow and ice. Descent down the White Salmon and back out along the approach route.  Must be in good shape. Please describe your experience when requesting leader's permission. Date tentative, pending weather, permit availability, etc.

 

Route/Place

Mount Shuksan/North Face


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