Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Although not the highest of the Tatoosh peaks, Pinnacle's central position and attractive form have made it the most popular ascent in the park. When the Mazamas climbed it on July 26, 1897, they dubbed it the "Matterhorn of the Cascades. From Fred Beckey's Cascade Alpine Guide, Volume I
The standard round up is an easy fourth class pitch of a south facing gully. This route takes the more challenging east face. Expect about three pitches of 5th class rock, the second pitch being 5.6.
Suggested gear: 4-5 medium to small nuts, 2-3 cams to 2.5 inches, 60m rope
Activity Notes
This is a great climb for those right out of BCEP, it's also fun for ICS grads, and even those with more experience. Everybody loves it!
Looking for an alpine rock climb to add to your resume in anticipation of applying to ICS? Look no further! Want a day climb that allows you to carry a day pack, rather than a full mountaineering pack? This is the one for you! Not sure you're ready for loose rock and exposure? You sure are!
This climb features: A three hour drive each way! A VERY short hike! Three pitches of moderately easy climbing on a classic Cascade chossy garbage pile! A fixed line at the crux! (Hopefully) amazing views of Mount Rainier! Rappelling!
Unexpected possible sites, viewed on previous climbs (stay tuned, stay sharp, eyes peeled): Marmots, HUGE Amanita muscaria, and new future climbing buddies!
Spots are limited, so APPLY NOW! Try it today!
Feel free to contact me with questions: (360)440-9830 or dforestation@gmail.com
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 160 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 3 hours |
| General Route Info | summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/east-ridge/156348 |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Interesting Features | Spectacular Views |
| Relevant Books | Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey 75 Scrambles in Washington by Peggy Goldman |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Tatoosh Lakes and Mt. Rainier East; Green Trails: Mt Rainier East / Packwood <href="http: "="" adventure="" c463="" starts-here="" title="On the Mazama Climbing and Hiking map page " www.mazamas.org="" your="">On the Mazama Climbing and Hiking map page <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=plummer+Peak+WA&sll=48.98385,-120.856519&sspn=0.016532,0.04549&ie=UTF8&ll=46.754093,-121.737099&spn=0.017259,0.04549&t=p&z=15"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:></href="http:> |
| Useful Links | Map |
