June 24-25, 2000

Boston Peak Climbing attempt

Boston Basin
Boston–Sahale Saddle
Boston Peak (8894′) attempt
Sharkfin Col

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Thunder Mountains

Area: North Cascades National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Cascade River Road gate at Milepost 21

Way Points: Lower Gilbert Creek & Lower Boston Creek & Lower Morning Star Peak & Lower Midas Creek (road walk);  Midas Creek & Morning Star Creek & Lower Boston Basin & Upper Boston Basin (trail hike & snow hike)

Campsite: Upper Boston Basin Knoll at 6200 feet

Sidetrip: Quien Sabe Glacier & Boston–Sahale Saddle (snow climb)

Summit Attempt: Boston Peak (climb to Lower East Face via South Ridge)

Sidetrip: Sharkfin Col (snow climb)

Approximate Stats: 10 miles traveled; 6600 feet gained & lost.

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Boston Peak via Southeast Ledges—Boston Glacier—East Gully – July 11, 2004

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