The Mazamas offers a variety of classes for all ability levels. Learn new skills in mountaineering, rock climbing, first aid, ski mountaineering, and more.
One of the most popular climbs in the North Cascades, Eldorado has a challenging approach hike with exceptional scenery. Endurance for getting to the peak is more of a requirement than technical climbing skill. The knife-edged summit ridge is a classic of many photos
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 310 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 6 hours |
| General Route Info | summitpost https://www.summitpost.org/eldorado-peak/150316 mountain forecast https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Eldorado-Peak/forecasts/2703 Ercis base camp trip report http://www.ericsbasecamp.net/trips/Eldorado/Eldorado.htm |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Climbing Washington’s Mountains, by Jeff Smoot Classic Climbs of the Northwest, by Alan Kearney Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. 1, by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass, by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS Eldorado Peak and Sonny Boy Lakes Green Trails Cascade Pass Google map https://goo.gl/maps/X1PjpUwxofk |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
