This route is a fairly popular Mazamas climb, but only because it is the easiest route up a much-desired peak. This a L O N G day up a hot, south facing scree couloir, occasional snow patches and then (finally) fun 3rd class boulder hopping near the top. Minimal technical skills and good endurance are required. Bring at least 3 liters of water if climbing in the late summer. Leave the rope, helmet, harness and pro at home - this is a scramble route. Use the nice creek at the trailhead to cool off your post climb beverages. Early season is a more enjoyable climb on snow rather than gravel. Forest fires are common in this area in the summer - call the USFS before you leave town to be sure the trails are open.

Driving via Yakima and Ellensburg can beat the evil Seattle traffic.

Activity Notes

This will be a three day climb up Mt. Stuart. 

Day 1 - After drive to trailhead, hike in to camp

Day 2 - Summit and back to camp

Day 3 - Hike out head home

Depending on snow conditions, crampons or traction may be needed. 

While this is the least technical summit option, the climb still requires some class 3-4 scrambling and is a very strenuous ascent. Helmets will be required! 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 275 miles
Driving Time from Portland 5 hours
General Route Info summitpost https://www.summitpost.org/cascadian-couloir/156462 mountain forecast https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Stuart/forecasts/2869 USFS Leavenworth Ranger station: 509-548-6977 USFS Cle Elum Ranger Station, 509-674-4411
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey (use the new third edition) Climbing Washington's Mountains by Jeff Smoot
Relevant Maps USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Stuart, WA, and Green Trails: Mt. Stuart, WA No 209 Google map https://goo.gl/maps/haaV1tkGcUN2
Awards Qualified 16 Major NW Peaks
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