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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
BCEP or equivalent training, glacier travel
Car to car. This means we do it in a day, 10 miles rt, 7000 feet of vert
we will start at 4 AM, so please be prepared to go at that time.
gear:
10 essentials, crampons, ice ax, harness, CR gear if you have the training, helmet, headlamp, food+water for ~15-18 hours, water filter, waist, leg prusiks
please look up the trailhead requirements for parking
Details will appear here, please check this space a week before the climb, there will most likely be no email. I might reach out over text if I need information from you.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
