August 17-19, 1984

Prusik Peak Climbing Trip

Snow Creek
Nada Lake
Tamarack Saddle
Nada Pass
Prusik Pass
Prusik Peak (8000’+)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Icicle Mountains

Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Snow Lakes Trailhead (Icicle Creek Road)

Way Points: Icicle Creek Bridge & Snow Creek & Nada Lake & Nada Creek & Temple Canyon & Tamarack Saddle & Tamarack Meadows (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)

Campsites: Snow Creek Flats & Tamarack Meadows

Sidetrip: Nada Pass & Prusik Pass (off-trail hike & rock scramble)

Summit: Prusik Peak (ascent via West Ridge; descent via North Face)

Approximate Stats: 16 miles traveled; 7000 feet gained & lost.

—————– Related Trip Reports —————–

Prusik Peak via Colchuck Lake—The Enchantments—West Ridge – July 15, 1976

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