Final ridge just below summit was sketchier than expected. Would not have been so bad if the rock wasn’t so crumbly.
Jowzynkyn - Jun 8, 2023 12:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2023
Rundown on a day off
70 minutes up the west face, easy snow climbing mixed with bushwhacking, saw my first porcupine! 40 minutes down the NW ridge, the snow portion took only 10 minutes. Great views of Rainier, Adams, and even Helens
adamschneider - Aug 12, 2022 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2022
Up the normal way, down the NE side
After summiting the usual way, I wanted to see if there was a way to drop a bit on the east side and traverse around to the south ridge. I started the descent like normal, but instead of climbing back up on the ridge, I followed the rocky ramp down along the northeast base of the summit ridge. So far, so good; the rock was sticky enough that it didn't feel too sketchy, and I was able to find handholds on the wall. But when I got off the rock and down onto the vegetated slope, I could see that traversing around would be somewhere between horrible and impossible; it's just too steep. But, having come that far, I made my way down the somewhat sketchy slopes to the PCT, using tree branches and goat paths where I could. It might be an interesting way to go UP, but I don't recommend it for a descent!
mjhaffeman - Nov 28, 2014 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2014
Fun in the Snow
Rain, sleet, and snow! we loved it even our toddler had fun!
MattDurkee - Jun 19, 2014 12:09 am Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2002
Quick Hitter
Probably first Sat. in October 2002. Took a couple of kids up to the Class 4 moves and they waited for me to solo and come back. Saw a goat below on the south side. Went on to climb Yakima Peak and Threeway Peak that day.
kevinsa - Jul 31, 2023 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2023
Naches PeakFinal ridge just below summit was sketchier than expected. Would not have been so bad if the rock wasn’t so crumbly.
Jowzynkyn - Jun 8, 2023 12:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2023
Rundown on a day off70 minutes up the west face, easy snow climbing mixed with bushwhacking, saw my first porcupine! 40 minutes down the NW ridge, the snow portion took only 10 minutes. Great views of Rainier, Adams, and even Helens
adamschneider - Aug 12, 2022 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2022
Up the normal way, down the NE sideAfter summiting the usual way, I wanted to see if there was a way to drop a bit on the east side and traverse around to the south ridge. I started the descent like normal, but instead of climbing back up on the ridge, I followed the rocky ramp down along the northeast base of the summit ridge. So far, so good; the rock was sticky enough that it didn't feel too sketchy, and I was able to find handholds on the wall. But when I got off the rock and down onto the vegetated slope, I could see that traversing around would be somewhere between horrible and impossible; it's just too steep. But, having come that far, I made my way down the somewhat sketchy slopes to the PCT, using tree branches and goat paths where I could. It might be an interesting way to go UP, but I don't recommend it for a descent!
mjhaffeman - Nov 28, 2014 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2014
Fun in the SnowRain, sleet, and snow! we loved it even our toddler had fun!
MattDurkee - Jun 19, 2014 12:09 am Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2002
Quick HitterProbably first Sat. in October 2002. Took a couple of kids up to the Class 4 moves and they waited for me to solo and come back. Saw a goat below on the south side. Went on to climb Yakima Peak and Threeway Peak that day.