September 21-22, 1991

Columbia Peak Climbing Trip

Monte Cristo Townsite
Poodle Dog Pass
Wilmans Pass
Columbia Peak (7172′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: North-Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Monte Cristo Mountains

Area: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Monte Cristo Roadhead at Barlow Pass (Mountain Loop Highway)

Way Points: South Fork Sauk River & Monte Cristo Townsite (bike ride);  76 Creek & Poodle Dog Pass & Wilmans Pass & Twin Peaks Ridge (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)

Campsite: Twin Peaks Ridge

Summit: Columbia Peak (ascent & descent via Southwest Face—West Rib)

Approximate Stats: 17.5 miles traveled (8.5 miles on bike + 9 miles on foot); 5000 feet gained & lost.

—————— Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) ——————–

Craig and Jim At Barlow Pass

Craig pointing to Columbia Peak from Poodle Dog Pass

Bivy Camp Below Columbia Peak

Bivy Camp On Twin Peaks Ridge

Heading Up Columbia Peak

Wilmans Peaks From Columbia Peak

Scrambling Up Southwest Face Of Columbia Peak

Glacier Peak and Monte Cristo Peak From Columbia Peak Summit

Craig and Sloan Peak From Columbia Peak Summit

Jim and Monte Cristo Peak From Columbia Peak Summit

Looking Down West Rib Of Columbia Peak

Twin Lakes From Columbia Peak Summit

Kyes Peak From Columbia Peak Summit

Del Campo Peak and Silver Lake From Columbia Peak Summit

Descending Southwest Face Above Twin Lakes