Glacier Climb - Snowfield Peak/Neve Glacier
Fri, Jul 7, 2017 - Sun, Jul 9, 2017
Approach trail in great condition, easy to follow. Glacier route good, upper scramble portion of climb is chossy, but not too hard to follow.
Approach trail in great condition, easy to follow. Glacier route good, upper scramble portion of climb is chossy, but not too hard to follow.
This is a technically easy climb with lots of miles.
Successful 2-day, 4-person trip.
Silver Peak Scramble - Sat. July 8, 2016 We took a scramble route to this summit in bluebird weather, crossing the first couple of creeks about a quarter mile south on the PCT (just past the recovering clearcut area, just after the forest begins) then leaving the trail to the right/west in order to round the cliffs at the end of the peak's NW spur to their north; we then crossed the third creek and continued on rock fields, steep forest, and alongside a picturesque creek/waterfall up onto snow in Silver's upper north basin. From there we took a steep route up talus to gain the west ridge of the peak, rolled over to its south (Lake Annette-facing side) and followed the usual contouring waytrails up to the peak. We exited along the west drainage from the upper basin, were able to glissade one remaining snowfield, then found the hidden ridge trail that ultimately connects to a side trail through the clearcut to the end of one of the maze of logging roads, which led us back to the cars parked at Windy Pass on the FS road. The road is open and snow-free, but low and rough in the usual places. Street vehicles can reach the trail head if driven prudently in the rough spots.
Beautiful climb up the Quien Sabe with perfect weather. Glacier is in great condition
Excellent hike that is suitable for a family. We really enjoyed our experience and would love to do this hike again next summer! Thanks
Sunny Saturday! We started early and beat a larger group, otherwise, we may have ended up being "crowded out". I recommend starting early, even before 6 am, on a summer weekend day.
Approach was covered with snow from the talus field. The rock on the route was 100% dry and no snow. It was a great day for the climb.
2-day climb of Mt. Ruth was awesome. Picture shows the slope below the bluff from where we camped.
A little too slow to reach the summit this time around
Trip went well in spite of having to buck the end of Ebb until Libby point.
Mt Shasta is Big. Big Mountain Big Ski Big Drive.
One of my most favorite climbs. The logistics of getting to Bonanza is long, but once there it is magical.
Trip canceled due to snow and downed trees blocking the road 4 miles from the trailhead and snow cover on the trail.
Very scenic route. There are no public launch sites along this stretch of Hood Canal, requiring that the party use an unofficial launch site in Dewatto and a final destination in Holly that is private, with prior owner consent.