A classic climb in the best alpine rock area in the state, Liberty Bell involves 4 pitches of up up to 5.6 climbing on solid granite. Mssr. Beckey and pals climbed this first in the 1940s. Early season can have snow in the approach gully - might want to bring an ice axe. This route is a L O N G way from Portland, and it's kinda silly to drive all that way to climb 4 pitches of rock. Make a weekend of it and combine this several other classics in the area (N and S Early Winter Spire, for example). Did I mention the short approach hike?

Activity Notes

This extended four-day Labor Day weekend trip is designed to maximize your North Cascades alpine rock climbing to drive time ratio.  We will be climbing The classic Beckey Route on Liberty Bell, Friday Aug 1 (before the Seattle crowds arrive). Saturday and Sunday we are free to tackle various Washington Pass routes including Prime Rib of Goat an eleven pitch 5.8 sport route on nearby Goat Wall or other whether dependent objectives (dependent both on our attitude and who we can talk into joining).

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 340 miles
Driving Time from Portland 6 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. 1 by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Rainy Pass to Fraser River by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps (Maps not really needed - climb is very close to highway) USGS 7 minute series, Washington Pass, USGS North Cascades National Park, Green Trails Washington Pass <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Liberty+Bell+mountain+WA&sll=48.515524,-120.653272&sspn=0.016687,0.04549&ie=UTF8&ll=48.51541,-120.657864&spn=0.016687,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=addr"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:>
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