September 25-26, 1993
Kyes Peak Climbing Trip
Blanca Lake Pass
Virgin Lake
Point 7025 aka Monte Cristo Benchmark
Kyes Peak (7280’+)
—————– Trip Report Summary —————–
Region: North-Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Monte Cristo Mountains
Area: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Blanca Lake Trailhead (North Fork Skykomish River Road)
Way Points: Blanca Lake Pass & Virgin Lake & Kyes Ridge (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)
Campsite: Kyes Ridge at 5500 feet
Summit: Kyes Peak (ascent & descent via South Ridge—Monte Cristo Benchmark—South Face)
Approximate Stats: 12 miles traveled; 5400 feet gained & lost.
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