mountain climber's tent sits on a snowy ridge with Colonial Peak in North Cascades National Park behind
Colonial Peak from High Camp on Pyramid Ridge Knoll

Colonial Peak via Pyramid Ridge—Colonial Glacier—West Ridge (McAllister Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Colonial Peak (7771 ft)McAllister MountainsNorthwestern WA CascadesThe McAllister Five
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Trip Date: May 31 – June 1, 2003

Colonial Peak Climbing Trip

Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Ridge
Colonial Glacier
Colonial Peak (7771 ft)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: McAllister Mountains

Area: North Cascades National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Pyramid Lake Trailhead on Highway 20 (Elev. 1100 feet)

Way Points: Pyramid Creek & Pyramid Lake & Pyramid Ridge saddle & Pyramid Ridge knoll (trail hike & off-trail hike & snow climb) 

Campsite: Pyramid Ridge knoll (Elev. 5400 feet)

Sidetrip: Colonial Creek cirque & Colonial Glacier (snow climb)

Summit: Colonial Peak (snow climb & rock scramble via Northwest Slope—West Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 7100 feet gained & lost.

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Jack Mountain From High Camp
Colonial Peak from High Camp on Pyramid Ridge Knoll
High Camp On Pyramid Ridge
Ominous Clouds On Day 2
Laura Studying Traverse Route
Traversing To Colonial Glacier
Colonial Peak From Glacier
Climbing Steep Snowfield Below Summit
Laura On Colonial Peak Summit
Jim On Colonial Peak Summit
Traversing Back To Pyramid Ridge