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Cascades this week, fire considerations

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Mike P · · Saint Louis · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 71

Myself, spouse, and a friend have a trip this week (13th-18th) for which we had planned some climbing in the Cascades region. We had planned Beckey Route on Liberty Bell, South Arete of South Early Winter Spire, and maybe some other things nearby. As you can probably tell, easy/scenic multipitch is what we're going for.

We're staying near Mazama.

With the Sourdough fire, it looks like the areas in question are all still open and accessible. But would it be advisable to change the plans do you think? And if so, does anybody have suggestions for similar style climbing that would be in a different direction?

Curt Veldhuisen · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 1,378

Until it gets too smoky up there (doesn't appear to be, so far), Liberty Bell is about as good of an option as you have, coming from Mazama. 

All the cragging areas are going to be HOT next week. If the Sourdough Fire kicks up and you get smoked out, one climbing option could be Mt Erie (cooler temps, easy climbs, great views). Or go hiking around Sevens Pass. Good luck, you ended up with a tough week to be here.  

Zachary Winters · · Winthrop, WA · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 486

It's smoke and crowd free at Washington Pass. Enjoy! 

Mike P · · Saint Louis · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 71

Thank you both! We appreciate the input.

Zachary Winters · · Winthrop, WA · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 486

Aaaand now we have at new fire and Washington Pass is closed. Darn! 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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