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 itinerary is a CTC trip from local campground. I am up for a hike in and overnight at Sahale Glacier Camp or Boston Basin if permits are available and the full team is interested. Cascade Pass to Sahale is a beautiful area, hard to justify a single day mission-oriented peak bag other than difficulty with overnight permits.

Day 1, Friday July 18. Drive to Mineral Park CG, 280 miles from Portland, estimate 5 hrs driving time.

Day 2, Saturday July 19. From camp drive to Cascade Pass TH (3600’). Hike 3.5 miles to Cascade Pass (5300’), hike 2.3 miles to Cascade Pass camp (7600’), traverse 0.8 miles across Sahale Glacier to col at 8400’, traverse east side of Sahale to summit (8700’). Rappel off south side of summit to glacier, retrace the route to TH. Day total 14 miles, 5100’ gain.

Day 3, Sunday July 20. From camp drive home.

Expect 5 lbs group gear above your personal pack weight.

Other Information
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
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