August 24-26, 2001
West McMillan Spire Climbing Trip
Goodell Creek
Roost Meadows
Terror Creek Bench aka Shangri-La
Terror Glacier
West McMillan Spire (8000’+)
—————– Trip Report Summary —————–
Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Picket Range
Area: North Cascades National Park
Starting & Ending Point: Goodell Creek Trailhead at Goodell Group Campground (Goodell Creek Road)
Way Points: Goodell Creek & Roost Creek & Roost Meadows & Terror Creek Bench (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)
Campsite: Terror Creek Bench / Shangri-La
Sidetrip: Terror Glacier (off-trail hike & rock scramble & snow climb)
Summit: West McMillan Spire (ascent & descent via Southwest Snowfinger—West Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 19 miles traveled; 9500 feet gained & lost.
—————– Related Trip Reports —————–
West McMillan Spire via Southwest Snowfinger—West Ridge – August 5, 2008
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