Located east of the Cascade crest, this peak can have markedly better weather than the rest of the range. At close to 9,000 feet, it's one of the highest peaks in the Washington Pass area. Beckey describes Silver Star Mountain as "the alpine climax of the Methow Mountains...a grand mountain fortress of magnificent diversity." Note: It's a LONG drive to this peak from Portland!

Activity Notes

Day 1 will ascend to the bench at 6600 on the West side of the ridge for camp. Day 2 will cross the ridge at Burgundy col and ascend Silver Star from the North on Silver Star glacier. We'll then rappel/down-climb the South side of Silver Star and traverse South on the East side of the ridge to Big Snagtooth. Descent will follow Willow Creek back to the TH.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 340 miles
Driving Time from Portland 7 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Selected Climbs in the North Cascades, Vol 1 by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Rainy Pass to Fraser River by Fred Beckey Climbing Washington's Mountains by Jeff Smoot
Relevant Maps USGS 7 minute series, Silver Star Mt. <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Silver+Star+Mountain&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=48.548433,-120.585337&spn=0.016676,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=addr"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:>
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