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Colfax Peak

Washington > Northwest Region > Hwy 20 & N Casc… > N Cascades

Description

Just below and southwest of Mount Baker, Colfax Peak helps form the characteristic saddle of the Coleman-Deming route below the Roman Wall and has a steep northwest face looking down on the Coleman Glacier. On this face are three alpine ice routes and a new mixed line as well.

Getting There

Ascend the Coleman-Deming Route on Mount Baker until a flat area at about 8,200 feet. From here, head straight for the route of choice.

Routes from Left to Right

WI6 Steep Snow
 10
● Polish Route
Ice, Snow, Alpine 4 pitches
WI4 Steep Snow
 10
● Cosley-Houston
Ice, Snow, Alpine 4 pitches
WI4+ Steep Snow
 1
● Ford's Theatre
Ice, Snow, Alpine
Steep Snow
 1
● West Ridge
Trad, Snow, Alpine 6 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Polish Route
 10
WI6 Steep Snow Ice, Snow, Alpine 4 pitches
● Cosley-Houston
 10
WI4 Steep Snow Ice, Snow, Alpine 4 pitches
● Ford's Theatre
 1
WI4+ Steep Snow Ice, Snow, Alpine
● West Ridge
 1
Steep Snow Trad, Snow, Alpine 6 pitches

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The northwest face of Colfax Peak
[Hide Photo] The northwest face of Colfax Peak