Trip Date: July 10-12, 1993
Mt. Buckner Climbing Trip
Cascade Pass
Sahale Arm
Horseshoe Basin
Mount Buckner aka Buckner Mountain (9114/9111 ft)
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Trip Report Summary
Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Thunder Mountains
Area: North Cascades National Park
Starting & Ending Point: Cascade Pass Trailhead at end of North Fork Cascade River Road (Elev. 3650 feet)
Way Points: Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm (trail hike)
Campsite: Upper Sahale Arm Camp (Elev. 7600 feet)
Sidetrip: Horseshoe Basin (rock scramble & snow climb)
Summit: Mt. Buckner (snow climb & rock scramble via Southwest Slope—Southwest Face)
Approximate Stats: 20 miles traveled; 6000 feet gained & lost.
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Mt Buckner viewed from camp on Sahale Arm
Craig At Top Of Key Descent Slot
Ripsaw Ridge and Mt Buckner From Basin
Heading Toward Foggy Summit
Craig High On Mt Buckner
Jim High On Mt Buckner
Craig On Mt Buckner Summit
Jim On Mt Buckner Summit
Evening At Base Camp
Next Morning At Base Camp
Post Blizzard Conditions At Base Camp
Frozen Ice Axe At Base Camp