A mixed glacier and 4th class rock climb/scramble, a bit more challenging than the Sulphide Glacier route, and joining the Sulphide route on the summit pyramid. This route is the one most often seen on photographs of Lake Ann and Shuksan. Rockfall is a concern in the chimneys. Times: 2-3 hr trailhead to camp, 7-8 hr camp to summit.

Mount Shuksan via the North Face is a Grade II-III ice climb.

A 7 mile forest approach to a gentle glacier climb in the North Cascades that ends with a 500 feet snow (early season) or rock scramble up the summit pyramid. Impressive views of Mount Baker and the North Cascade peaks. If the summit rock is icy, evaluate carefully and perhaps forgo summit. Times: 5-6 hr hike to camp, and 5-6 hr from camp to summit.

A moderate/strenuous 8-mile round trip day hike with 3,200 feet of elevation gain. This is a popular trail in the foothills that offers a good workout and views of Puget Sound and the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Variations include the Talus Loop, "Double Si" or "Si, Si Again" conditioner, Blowdown Mountain, Crater Lake Mountain, and Dixie Peak.

A strenuous, 7 mile hike with 3,300 ft in elevation gain. The trail features part of the Boulder Garden Loop, a steep old trail for a good workout and views of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley and Puget Sound. At the top consider an excursion to Blowdown Mountain, Crater Lake Mountain, or Dixie Peak.

A strenuous and technical scramble of 12 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation gain off of the Hamma Hamma Road in the Olympics.

A network of almost 37 miles (60 km) of nordic ski trails ranging from easy to difficult near Mount Spokane.

This loop connects mountain bike trails that feature diverse terrain on the east side of Mount St. Helens. Riders can choose among varied routes using the Ape Canyon, Plains of Abraham, Smith Creek, and Lewis River trails.

Mount Saint Helens via Monitor Ridge is a scramble of 9 miles with 4,700 feet of gain.

A scramble of 12 miles with 5,700 feet of gain and the preferred winter route.

Mount Steel & Mount Hopper is a scramble of 32 miles with 4,400 feet of gain.

A challenging scramble of 13 miles and 3,500 feet of elevation gain in the Wild Sky Wilderness near Sultan.

Scrambling the South Peak of the rocky, multi-peak Mount Stone by its South Couloir is 10 miles of travel and just over 5,00 feet of elevation gain. This is a long, hard scramble from the Hamma Hamma River Valley in the Olympics.

A strenuous, 3.8 mile round trip day hike with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. The trail goes through old-growth forest to a series of viewpoints overlooking Lake Crescent and the central Olympics. Continuing on to the summit is a steep, exposed, and challenging scramble. Another option for those seeking challenge is the grand traverse that is a loop from Barnes Creek up to Lookout Dome over to Mount Storm King and back down to Barnes Creek.

A challenging 12-mile scramble with 3,900 feet of elevation gain in the Olympics near Lake Crescent. The route starts at Lake Sutherland and ends with a fun rock scramble along the summit ridge. From the summit, enjoy views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Lake Crescent, the Olympic Mountains, and beyond.

A nice snow climb in late spring and early summer. Fred Becky stated: "Without a rival as the crown peak in the central Cascades of Washington" in his second Cascade Alpine Guide. Steep snow in early season - bring crampons, rockfall dangers after snow melt. Road may be closed into June. Times: 3-4 hr trailhead to camp, 5-8 hr camp to summit.

Mount Stuart via Ice Cliff Glacier is a Grade II-III ice climb.

Mount Stuart's North Ridge is rated Grade IV, 5.9.

Early season climb basic glacier of the north side of Mount Stuart approach through The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. April and May are ideal times partly because permits for The Enchantments are not required until June. The couloir reaches steepness about 40 degrees.

The West Ridge route on Mount Stuart is Grade II, 5.4.