Trip Date: January 25, 2015
Mt. Persis Day Climb
Persis Tarns
Mount Persis (5464′)
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Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Taylor–Tolt Mountains
Area: Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest
Starting & Ending Point: Proctor Creek Road #6220 pullout (Elev. 2850 feet)
Way Points: Persis Ridge & Persis Tarns (trail hike & snow hike)
Summit: Mt. Persis (snow climb via Northwest Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 4 miles traveled; 2800 feet gained & lost; 3.0 hours up; 2.7 hours down.
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Photo Gallery
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Wind Scoured Persis Tarn
Crusty Slopes Above Persis Tarn
Persis Tarn From Upper Slopes
Climbing above Persis Tarns toward Mt Persis summit
Mount Index From Mount Persis Summit
Main Index Peak From Mount Persis
Spire Mountain To Mount Baring Pano
Gunnshy Peak, Gunn Peak, and Merchant Peak From Mount Persis
Spire Mountain, Gunnshy Peak, and Gunn Peak From Mount Persis
Big Four To Sloan Peak Pano
West Face Of Mount Index Massif
Kevin, Lisa, and Jack At Mount Persis Saddle
Mount Index From Persis Saddle
Descending To Persis Tarn