Trip Date: June 29-30, 1996
Monte Cristo Peak Climbing Trip
Monte Cristo Townsite
Glacier Basin
Monte Cristo Peak (7136 ft)
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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 on Mountain Loop Highway (Elev. 2350 feet)
Way Points: South Fork Sauk River & Monte Cristo Townsite (bike ride); Glacier Creek & Glacier Basin (trail hike)
Campsite: Glacier Basin (Elev. 4600 feet)
Summit: Monte Cristo Peak (snow climb & rock scramble via North Couloir—North Col—East Face)
Approximate Stats: 16.5 miles traveled (8.5 miles on bike + 8 miles on foot); 4800 feet gained & lost.
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Photo Gallery
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Craig, Jim, Bob, and Bruce Ready To Ride
Monte Cristo Peak viewed above Glacier Basin
Cramponing Toward North Col
Break Time At North Col
Bruce Stepping Across Moat
Climbing Into Snow Chute
Climbing Up Snow Chute
Bob, Craig, and Bruce On Monte Cristo Peak Summit
Bob, Jim, and Bruce On Monte Cristo Peak Summit
Rappelling Off Monte Cristo Peak Summit