Snow-covered Mt Buckner is seen from Sahale Arm in the North Cascades
Mt Buckner viewed from camp on Sahale Arm

Mt Buckner via Cascade Pass—Sahale Arm—Horseshoe Basin—Southwest Face (Thunder Mountains, WA)

July 10-12, 1993

Mt. Buckner Climbing Trip

Cascade Pass
Sahale Arm
Horseshoe Basin
Mount Buckner
aka Buckner Mountain (~9114′)

———— Trip Report Summary ————–

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Thunder Mountains

Area: North Cascades National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Cascade Pass Trailhead (North Fork Cascade River Road)

Way Points: Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm (trail hike)

Campsite: Upper Sahale Arm Camp

Sidetrip: Horseshoe Basin (rock scramble & snow climb)

Summit: Mt. Buckner (ascent & descent via Southwest Slope—Southwest Face)

Approximate Stats: 20 miles traveled; 6000 feet gained & lost.

———— Related Post ————–

Mt. Buckner via Southwest Slope—Southwest Face – July 18, 2021

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