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AI2-3 Mod. Snow
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Fisher Chimneys T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b AI1-2 Mod. Snow |
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IMG Indirect T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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North Face AI2-3 Mod. Snow |
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North West Rib T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Mod. Snow |
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Northwest Couloir AI2-3 Steep Snow PG13 |
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Price Glacier Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c AI2 M4 Steep Snow |
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Southeast Ridge (SE Corner) T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Mod. Snow |
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Sulphide Glacier 3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Easy Snow |
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SW Couloir and Face T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c WI2-3 |
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White Salmon Glacier Easy Snow |
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| Type: | Ice, Snow, Alpine, 5500 ft (1667 m) |
| FA: | Fasset, Hanft, Thompson |
| Page Views: | 9,137 total · 62/month |
| Shared By: | Scott Perkins on Feb 16, 2012 |
| Admins: | Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July
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Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.
Description
A fun route when conditions on the approach are prime(snow covering the low brush and creek). This route can be done r/t in one long day, or at a more moderate pace with a nice bivy overlooking Price Lake. It is also a popular descent route for climbers ascending the Price Glacier route.
The schrund at the bottom of the face can open up late season and bar easy/safe access to the face. If this is encountered one can climb a left leaning snow gully to join part-way up the face.
The route itself is very straightforoward and climbs +/- 45 degree snow until it may steepen to 50 degrees just before topping out onto the shoulder between the Crystal and Hanging Glacier.
A number of routes lead to the top of the summit pyramid(see summit pyramid routes).
The schrund at the bottom of the face can open up late season and bar easy/safe access to the face. If this is encountered one can climb a left leaning snow gully to join part-way up the face.
The route itself is very straightforoward and climbs +/- 45 degree snow until it may steepen to 50 degrees just before topping out onto the shoulder between the Crystal and Hanging Glacier.
A number of routes lead to the top of the summit pyramid(see summit pyramid routes).
Location
Follow Mount Baker hwy to the town of Glacier(last stop for beer). On the outskirts of town is the Park Service Ranger Station, obtain backcountry permits here. Permits are free of charge but are required for travel into Shuksan. Continue up Mount Baker Hwy to a small pull-off at White Salmon Lodge. Do not block gate. Walk around the gate and follow the road past the lodge until the road ends at an old clearcut area.
If there is good snow cover(ideal) descend northeast down to White Salmon Creek and enjoy a leasurely hike towards the toe of the White Salmon Glacier. Beware of large avalanches from the very active Hanging Glacier that can sweep this entire here. From this point you can head up to the gully that angles up and left onto the N Face, or, continue up to the shoulder near the foot of the North Face at 5,500ft. Excellent bivy sights here with good views down into Price Lake.
If there is not good snow cover on the approach DO NOT hike down into the WS Creek valley, hold elevation when entering the clear cut area and contour around, surrendering elevation as needed to avoid rock bands and stream crossings. This brings you to the base of WS Glacier and options above for accessing North Face and bivy sites.
Descent: Reverse the climbing route, or descend the White Salmon Glacier. I prefer the WS Descent as it gives you exposure to new terrain on both ascent and descent.
If there is good snow cover(ideal) descend northeast down to White Salmon Creek and enjoy a leasurely hike towards the toe of the White Salmon Glacier. Beware of large avalanches from the very active Hanging Glacier that can sweep this entire here. From this point you can head up to the gully that angles up and left onto the N Face, or, continue up to the shoulder near the foot of the North Face at 5,500ft. Excellent bivy sights here with good views down into Price Lake.
If there is not good snow cover on the approach DO NOT hike down into the WS Creek valley, hold elevation when entering the clear cut area and contour around, surrendering elevation as needed to avoid rock bands and stream crossings. This brings you to the base of WS Glacier and options above for accessing North Face and bivy sites.
Descent: Reverse the climbing route, or descend the White Salmon Glacier. I prefer the WS Descent as it gives you exposure to new terrain on both ascent and descent.
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