[One Day Wonder]

What is the Skinny on Mrs. Ruth? He is she nice or mean? And where is she? What is the scoop. I need a new venture!

[#19]

She's nice if you are smart. Easy walk up. Little Glacier travel. Many do unroped. But that is your call. Outstanding view of Shuksan. Access via Hannegan Pass.

[smmslt]

Outstanding views of Shuksan indeed! The views of the interior NCs are great too, but Shuksan dominates and overwhelms.

On the north approach from Hannegan Pass, Mt. Shuksan becomes visible through a notch in the ridge to the west.

Higher up, Mt. Baker shows up in the same notch.

Luna Peak shows it's top between Whatcom and Challenger.

Ruth Mountain on the left and Shuksan behind on the right.

Near the summit of Ruth.

Shuksan from the summit of Ruth.

Nooksack Cirque from the summit of Ruth. Try to imagine the immensity of the scope here - that's a 28mm shot.

[#19]

Just one word for you, smmslt - SHOWOFF!

[smmslt]

Just trying to SHOWOFF the fantastic scenery!

[scot'teryx]

Incredibly beautiful hike A bit long for some, but worth it for sure NWOG Ruth Trip Report My friend went there last weekend and was able to drive up in a VW Gold within 1 mile of TH. Said there were great conditions, and great turns on the way down if you randonnee! Plus the crevasses are covered up now, not that you ever get near them as long as you stay on the arm or shoulder of the glacier/snowfield Beware in avy conditions though as it is a terrain trap

[rubberlegs]

Agree that the Ruth near Shuksan is a superb location. But note that there's another Ruth near Mt Rainier.

[rapper]

Baby Ruth on Curtis Ridge?

[#19]