The Pickets

Approaches

• Goodell Creek
• Big Beaver Creek

Climbing Objectives

• Mount Challenger (8,207 ft)
• Mount Fury (8,280 ft)
• Luna Peak (8,311 ft)
• Crescent Creek Spires: Himmelhorn (7,880 ft), Ottohorn (7,840 ft), Frenzel Spitz (7,440 ft)
• Twin Needles (7,936 ft)
• Mount Terror (8,151 ft)
• Mount Degenhardt (8,000 ft)
• Inspiration Peak (7,880 ft)
• McMillan Spires (8,000 ft, 7,992 ft)
• The Chopping Block (Pinnacle Peak) (6,819 ft)

information for leaders

Courses, paid clinics, staff-led programs, and course field trips require a Commercial Use Authorization. The Park typically accepts applications for 2-year CUAs  through mid-March each year, and CUA's are activity-specific. Please contact info@mountaineers.org if you would like to apply for a CUA for a field trip or paid clinic for an activity we do not already have a CUA for. Please follow all Mountaineers group guidelines when leading trips or courses in North Cascades National Park. 

Notes:

• Leaders are responsible for securing backcountry permits or other required permits even if  we have a CUA.
• Leaders must have all relevant CUAs with them in paper or electronic copy to show Parks Staff as requested. 
• All Hiking course field trips or paid clinics must have a First aid and CPR certified leader. Current (non-expired) certificates must be uploaded to the park web portal by Mountaineers staff prior to the trip
• All mountaineering field trips or paid clinics must have a WFR-certified leader and a leader with documented climbing certifications (an AMGA certification OR Mountaineers climb leader with a recent resume of training and experience). Both qualifications must be uploaded to the park web portal by Mountaineers staff prior to the trip

View list of current North Cascades CUAs

• Suitable Activities: Climbing
• Climbing Category: Intermediate Alpine
• Seasons: June, July, August, September
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Intermediate Mountaineering Climb
• Length: 20.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 10,000 ft
• High Point: 8,151 ft

• Land Manager: North Cascades National Park
• Parking Permit Required: None
• Recommended Party Size: 6
• Maximum Party Size: 6
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 6