Mt. Adams, South Side

Activity Notes

Mount Adams (12,307 feet in altitude), the second highest peak in Washington, stands in the southwestern part of the state. The Klickitat and Yakama Indians called it Pahto. They claimed it as their mountain. To learn about the legend of Pahto, follow this link:

https://www.gatheringthestories.org/2015/01/13/a-mount-adams-story/#:~:text=Mount%20Adams%20(12%2C307%20feet%20in,Hattie%20Wesley%2C%20acting%20as%20interpreter.

This climb is designated for less experienced mountaineers. For example, maybe you've taken BCEP but don't have a lengthy climb resume. Or, perhaps you've backpacked or summited a mountain in a day. We will instead take our time so no one feels intimidated. Leaving Cold Springs Campground, we will carry packs and gear to the Lunch Counter area around 9000 ft, where we will set up advanced base camp. From the Lunch Counter we will travel up steeper snow covered slopes to the false summit (aka Pikers Peak) and then the true summit. Once back to Lunch Counter we will spend a second night relaxing in a beautiful setting before packing up and hiking out on the third day. Heck, we might even see mountain goats!