Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
This is an moderate ascent of a gentle peak in the Cascade Pass area in central WA, with outstanding views and classic alpine terrain: a nice approach trail, a short bit of glacier travel, and some 4th class rock scrambling on the summit block. While commonly done with a high camp, it can be climbed car-to-car in a long day.
The summit vistas are spectacular, from Mt. Baker south to Glacier Peak.
Note the correct name - Sahale Mountain, NOT Mt. Sahale or Sahale Peak.
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 310 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 6 hours |
| General Route Info | This route can be climbed card to car in a long day, but why not make it two days with a high camp with some of the most spectacular Cascade views you can imagine. weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Sahale-Mountain/forecasts/2586 snow depth: http://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/interactive/html/map.html |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Interesting Features | Mountain Views |
| Relevant Books | Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. 2 by Nelson and Potterfield Climbing Washington's Mountains by Jeff Smoot |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Cascade Pass Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park #223 Google map https://goo.gl/maps/Xgf4uH9D8aG2 |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
