Trip Report    

Alpine Scramble - Cadet Peak

One-day scramble of Cadet Peak. Cadet is probably the easiest of the Monte Cristo Group (Monte Cristo Peak, Kyes Peak, & Columbia Peak) from a technical standpoint, but it is fairly strenuous. The crux was a few loose gullies and rocky slopes we scrambled up (probably easier when it's covered in snow), but the summit views were worth the trip. Plus, we got to check out Monte Cristo ghosttown

Ambrose Zhi

August 25, 2025