Note that this trip requires snow at low levels since it starts at 2,000 feet The final top ridge looks way too steep and dangerous especially in higher avy conditions, so skipping the very top Example itinerary 8:30 AM – Trailhead 8:45 AM – Skinning up (3.7 miles, 3,400 ft gain, ~4 hours) 12:45 PM…

Starting elevation is 2,126. Resources https://www.medicalmooselabs.com/rubymountain http://thepeakoftheweek.com/2016/03/ruby-mountain-north-cascades/ Ruby Mountain | Steven’s Peak-bagging Journey (stevensong.com) Ruby Tuesday – PNW Trip Report – The Backcountry Ski Touring Blog (wildsnow.com) March 24, 2012, Ruby Mtn, North Side via Happy Crk (turns-all-year.com) Ascent On Mar 24, 2012 they were actually able to skin the whole thing Less than 20…

With the possible exception of “The back road”, this is the easiest route to the top of the Upper Town Wall. Gear 70m rope + 20-30′ of additional pull cord Nuts and cams to wide-fist size. For the second pitch, it may help to have doubles in the hand size, or at least doubles of…

Credit to Mountain Project! Gear 60m rope (or 70m if need to bail route) 17 quickdraws, including 3-6 alpine Radios: Probably not needed? Beyond Redlining runs straight up the West Face of the Vega North Tower on excellent rock for 11 pitches (8 of them are 5.10). It finishes on the same summit as Mile…

Credit goes to… Mountain Project chossclimbers Steph Dasherton Summitpost Getting there Park at the pond (south side of highway) that is located approximately 1.2 miles east of the pass. Hike up the trail for 30-45 minutes to the base. There are a couple of options depending on the condition of the snowfield at the base.…

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…