Nelson and Potterfield write, "... the interesting terrain, high alpine splendor and appealing views are guarded by a long, steep dry approach." The climbing is moderate across a large glacier, finishing with 400 feet of 3rd/4th class scrambling to the summit. This peak is near Diablo Lake off of the North Cascades Highway.

Activity Notes

We will leave Portland early Saturday morning, drive to Marblemount and attempt to get permits for this climb.  ***Bonus points for any applicant who is able drive up to Marblemount Friday and get permits (either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning).

If permits are not available for Snowfield, we will select an alternative mountain to climb (Ruth to Icy Peak, West McMillan Spire, Eldorado, Black Peak, Sahale, Tomyhoi Peak).

The general climb plan is to approach to base camp Saturday afternoon. Summit on Sunday, camp Sunday night, come out cars early Monday morning and drive home.

This is an exploratory climb.

 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 310 miles
Driving Time from Portland 5 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. II by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps USGS 7.5 minute series, Diablo Dam and El Dorado Peak <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Snowfield+Peak&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=48.635404,-121.138473&spn=0.016648,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=addr"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:>
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