July 15-16, 1995

Monte Cristo Peak Climbing Attempt

Monte Cristo Townsite
Glacier Basin
Monte Cristo Peak (7136′) attempt

——————– 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);  Glacier Creek & Glacier Basin (trail hike)

Campsite: Glacier Basin

Summit Attempt: Monte Cristo Peak (climb to summit block via North Couloir—North Col—East Face; descent via Northwest Chute)

Approximate Stats: 16.5 miles traveled (8.5 miles on bike + 8 miles on foot); 4800 feet gained & lost.

——————– Related Posts ——————–

Monte Cristo Peak via North Couloir—East Face – June 30, 1996

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

Monte Cristo Peak From Glacier Basin

Evening sun on Monte Cristo Peak viewed from Glacier Basin

Craig Climbing Up To North Col

Jim At North Col

Traversing Around Monte Cristo Peak

Craig Below Monte Cristo Summit

Craig High On Southwest Ridge