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.
Activity Notes
This climb features moderate glacier travel and rock scrambling in a stunningly beautiful North Cascades setting. It's a great fit for BCEP grads who are sharp on their skills and eager to get out there.
Four people is the maximum allowed on our permit, and that is also the minimum number needed for a Mazama climb party. Please apply only if you're very serious about wanting to participate.
We'll meet at the North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount, Washington on the morning of Sunday, July 23. You will probably want to drive up the day before and car-camp near Marblemount.
After picking up our permit in Marblemount, we'll drive to the Cascade Pass trailhead and hike to our backcountry campsite at the foot of the Sahale Glacier. On Monday, July 24, we will summit and return to camp. On Tuesday, July 25, we'll break camp and hike out.
Skills include glacier travel, fixed-line travel and rappeling. Necessary gear includes crampons and ice ax.
| 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 |
