May 6, 2001
Breccia Peak Snowshoe Climb
Bingley Gap
Sunup Knoll
Breccia Peak (6487 ft )
Trip Report Summary
Region: North-Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: East Sauk Mountains
Area: Glacier Peak Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Lost Creek Ridge Trailhead on North Fork Sauk River Road #49 (Elev. 1850 feet)
Way Points: Bingley Gap & Lost Creek Ridge & Sunup Knoll & Breccia Peak summit (trail hike & snow hike & snowshoe climb)
Summit: Breccia Peak (snowshoe ascent & descent via South Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 11 miles traveled; 5000 feet gained & lost; 6.2 hours up; 3.2 hours down.
Equipment Comments
For more information regarding the various equipment that I used for this particular trip and that I typically use for this type of trip, see my gear reviews on the following pages:
>>> Trail & Mountain Snowshoes
>>> Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Packs
>>> Wintertime Comfort Accessories
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