Green meadows of Boston Basin sweep upward to a rocky Mt Torment
Mount Torment viewed from Boston Basin

Mt Torment attempt via Boston Basin—South Ridge—Southwest Face (Thunder Mountains, WA)

Trip Date: September 14-16, 2012

Mt. Torment Climbing Attempt

Boston Basin
Taboo Glacier
Mount Torment (8120′) attempt

Trip Report Summary

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Thunder Mountains

Area: North Cascades National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Boston Basin Trailhead on Cascade River Road (Elev. 3200 feet)

Way Points: Midas Creek & Morningstar Peak & Boston Creek & Lower Boston Basin & Upper Boston Basin (trail hike)

Campsite: Upper Boston Basin

Sidetrip: Taboo Glacier (off-trail hike & rock scramble)

Summit Attempt: Mt. Torment (climb to Southwest Face via South Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 5000 feet gained & lost.

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