Looking up a rocky ridge at Dewey Peak summit
Dewey Peak viewed from high on Northwest Ridge

Dewey Peak Attempt via Northwest Ridge + Dewey Couloir Ski Descent (Naches Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
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Trip Date: June 28, 2008

Dewey Peak Day Climb & Ski Tour

Naches Flats
Dewey Lake Saddle
Dewey–Seymour Saddle
Dewey Peak (6710′) attempt

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Naches Mountains

Area: Mt. Rainier National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Tipsoo Lake pullout near Chinook Pass on Highway 410 (Elev. 5350 feet)

Way Points: Naches Flats & Dewey Lake Saddle & Dewey Couloir & Dewey–Seymour Saddle (ski tour)

Summit Attempt: Dewey Peak (rock scramble to summit block via Northwest Ridge)

Ski Run: Dewey Couloir (600-foot ski descent from Dewey–Seymour Saddle)

Approximate Stats: 6 miles traveled; 2800 feet gained & lost; 3.7 hours up.

Dewey Peak via Dewey Lakes–Northwest Ridge – August 13, 2011

Seymour Peak via Dewey-Seymour Saddle + Naches Peak Ski Circumnavigation – June 13, 2010

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Climbing Dewey Peak With Mt Rainer Behind
Dewey Peak viewed from high on Northwest Ridge
Jim At Rock Step On Northwest Ridge (photo by Mark)
Jim Skiing Down Dewey Couloir (photo by Mark)
Mark Skiing Down Dewey Couloir
Mark Skiing Down Dewey Couloir