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Gimpilator infinity/21M
Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 1684 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
July 13
Josh wanted Challenger so we hiked over Hannegan, down to ford the Chilliwhack, and up to Easy Ridge. At the crest of the ridge we turned north to tag the first peak and then headed south to Easy Peak. We camped below the first major obstacle, some steep snow.
Ruth Copper No Doubt Indian Whatcom Easy Ridge summit Easy Peak and snow formation Golden Ears and Slesse Indian, Bear, Redoubt Sefrit Tomyhoi, Chardonnay, Larrabee, American Border
July 14
On day two we hiked over Easy Peak and down around the Imperfect Impasse, up to Perfect Pass. Josh stayed at the pass while I hiked up Whatcom Peak. The south ridge is a knife-edge scramble.
Blum Easy going down to Imperfect Impasse bypass Imperfect Impasse the bypass Josh above the dirty class 4 slabs Perfect Pass above the mossy waterfall slabs Whatcom Challenger Glacier Perfect Pass cornice Whatcom Peak South Whatcom Whatcom summit panorama Chilliwacks Redoubt is beastly Spickard and Moxes Jack and Luna Little Beaver Brush Creek Baker, Shuksan, Icy, Mineral, Ruth, Easy, Sefrit Triumph and Despair Challenger tomorrow back down
July 15
We got up before dawn and roped up for the Challenger Glacier crossing. Conditions were perfect. I led across the glacier and up to the base of the summit.
summit tower yeah! there it is Kelsey and Anna
Josh led the 2 pitch climb which is one vertical pitch and one easy traverse with exposure. We ran into a couple of nice ladies who were doing the full Pickets traverse, Kelsey and Anna.
Challenger summit Fury Toward Crooked Thumb and Phantom Baker and Shuksan
After our climb we moved camp back to Easy Peak.
waterfall rappel below dirty class 4 slabs plenty of this
July 16
I had plans to add on some more peaks, but getting honest with myself, there just wasn’t enough time or energy to add another 4k gain to the day. I told Josh that I would make the lazy choice and we should hike out for our commitments in town the next day.
Easy Peak panorama Southern Pickets showing Tabor and Pioneer Chilliwack ford the Pickets chewed up Josh's boots
I’d like to thank Josh for his patience with me since I’m not as confident of a climber as he is. I seriously could not have done this trip without him.
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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6392 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:30 am
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nice.
where was that waterfall rappel?
why didn't you take the higher route across PI?
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Gimpilator infinity/21M
Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 1684 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
We ran into one group and heard of another that tried the high route and had to bail because it was out of shape, so we didn't even look at it.
The waterfall was short, but mossy and slick. We wanted the rope going down it. Located somewhere between the two low angle snow slopes below Perfect Pass, where the trees are between two big waterfall gullies.
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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6392 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:01 pm
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interesting. well, you got a full(er) experience then.
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raising3hikers Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2344 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, Wa |
looks like you guys had a nice trip I can't wait to get back in that area
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 12655 | TRs | Pics Location: here now |
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:48 pm
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Gimpilator wrote: | I had plans to add on some more peaks, but. . . . |
The Northern Pickets does that to people
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16092 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
Mission creep, sometimes a good thing
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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Bike&Trek7 Id rather Be Outside
Joined: 10 Jul 2018 Posts: 8 | TRs | Pics Location: Gold Bar |
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Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:44 pm
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Thanks for all the pictures, and I am glad to see there's still snow on some of the routes/peaks.
It seems to be melting very fast this year.
Old Growth is irreplaceable, I need to see it all before its gone. Lets protect it so you can see it too.
Old Growth is irreplaceable, I need to see it all before its gone. Lets protect it so you can see it too.
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Brushbuffalo Member
Joined: 17 Sep 2015 Posts: 1887 | TRs | Pics Location: there earlier, here now, somewhere later... Bellingham in between |
Nice work! Too bad you missed the fun of negotiating Perfect Impasse, its correct name by the way. I was with Rowland when he named it in July 1967. But I. I. fits too, especially when the snow has melted in it as you had heard!
(Iron abbreviated it correctly).
Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
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silence Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 4420 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:48 am
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PHOTOS
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Keep a good head and always carry a light bulb. – Bob Dylan
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Distel32 Member
Joined: 03 Jun 2014 Posts: 961 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
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Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:21 pm
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Popinmerf Mer
Joined: 23 May 2017 Posts: 2 | TRs | Pics Location: South Wa |
So, we ran into you guys on the way down and then 5 days later ran into Josh. Funny thing, his other shoes looked like his boots! 😂🤯
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:39 pm
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