Mt. Shuksan, Fisher Chimneys, Southeast Ridge Variation

Activity Notes

I only have 6 permits total, which means 4 participants, myself, and an assistant.  We will go light and fast over three days: Day One: Pre-dawn drive up, big hike down past Lake Ann and up through the Chimneys to the top of Winnie's Slide, camp for the night. Day Two: Alpine start to get across, up, and around the glacier early, take the Southeast Ridge (3-4 pitches of low 5th class), summit, rappel down the gullies (5-7 rappels), cross the glacier back to camp, sleep. Day Three: Mellow restful morning, pack it up and out, hike back to Lake Ann for a mandatory dip (swim if you're brave), and out. Food pit stop in Glacier or Deming for the long drive home.  You should be comfortable with: glacier travel, steep exposed scrambles, 5th class rock climbing, lead belaying (if need be), and rappelling. This is a long, hard climb, but it is absolutely beautiful, and one of my favorites. For those curious, this is what the climb entails .  I welcome any and all questions. If you think you are on the edge of being qualified, but aren't sure, I would rather you ask than not apply at all. Call or text: (360) 440-9830, or email: dforestation@gmail.com IF YOU ARE IN L.D. AND YOU WANT AN EVAL TO ASSIST, HIT ME UP!