This granite pyramid is not the largest piece of rock but its unusually solid rock is home to some of the cascades best alpine rock routes. Accomanied by a beautiful lake this peak has everything from the beginner to the burlified alpinist. While popular on weekends you can find the entire peak to yourself at times.
Look for booty neutrinos while your there.
Getting There
Climb up Icicle canyon passing several lakes. Eventually take a trail heading up on the right (north) side of the canyon. This is a good day approach for most hauling gear. Great campsites can be found at the lake.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Prusik Peak:
West Ridge 5.7 Trad, Alpine, 4 pitches, 400 feet, Grade III
This climb mainly goes up easier terrain on solid rock. The most distinctive pitch is near the top and goes up a short exposed slab (5.7). Otherwise the climbing is 5.5 or easier. Stay fairly close to the ridge proper looking for easiest path. Spectacular position and fun climbing make this a classic. It would see 100X the traffic if you didn't have to hike 6 hrs to get to it....[more]Browse More Classics in WA
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