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One of the most popular climbs in the North Cascades, Eldorado has a challenging approach hike with exceptional scenery. Endurance for getting to the peak is more of a requirement than technical climbing skill. The knife-edged summit ridge is a classic of many photos
Activity Notes
Eldorado is a very steep climb in a beautiful and rugged environment. It requires route-finding, glacier travel and good fitness, while rewarding climbers with incredible North Cascade views and a spectacular knife edge finish to reach the summit.
We will arrive at the Ranger Station first thing in the morning to pick up our permit before heading to the trailhead. On the second day we will make our summit attempt before heading back to camp, packing up, and beginning the journey home.
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 310 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 6 hours |
| General Route Info | summitpost https://www.summitpost.org/eldorado-peak/150316 mountain forecast https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Eldorado-Peak/forecasts/2703 Ercis base camp trip report http://www.ericsbasecamp.net/trips/Eldorado/Eldorado.htm |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Climbing Washington’s Mountains, by Jeff Smoot Classic Climbs of the Northwest, by Alan Kearney Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. 1, by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass, by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS Eldorado Peak and Sonny Boy Lakes Green Trails Cascade Pass Google map https://goo.gl/maps/X1PjpUwxofk |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
