Chiwaukum Mountains

A mountainous sub-region within the Central Washington Cascades, bounded by Nason Creek (US-2), Skinney Creek (US-2), Wenatchee River, Icicle Creek, Frosty Creek, Frosty Pass, Wildhorse Creek, and Whitepine Creek. Notable landforms include Big Chiwaukum Peak, Snowgrass Mountain, Ladies Peak, Grindstone Mountain, Big Jim Mountain, Big Lou Mountain, and Icicle Ridge.

Big Jim Mountain with snow and golden larch trees in the foreground

Big Jim Mtn via Badlands Junction—Lake Augusta—Southeast Ridge (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·October 12, 2019

Trip Date: October 10-12, 2019 GOLDEN LARCH OUTING: CHIWAUKUM MOUNTAINS Big Jim Mountain Climbing Trip Badlands JunctionCabin Creek...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Golden Larch Outings Big Jim Mtn

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Golden larch trees decorate Larch Lake basin below McWaukum Pass during the Deadhorse Traverse in the Chiwaukum Mountains

Deadhorse Traverse: Lake Ethel to Grace Lakes + Big McWaukum Peak (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·October 2, 2016

Trip Date: September 29 – October 2, 2016 GOLDEN LARCH OUTING: CHIWAUKUM MOUNTAINS Chiwaukum Mountains Climbing Trip &...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Golden Larch Outings Traverses & Loops (Alpine)Big McWaukum Peak Deadhorse Peak McCue Peak

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A lone mountain climber scrambles toward the craggy summit of Big Chiwaukum Peak in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness

High Chiwaukum Traverse: Lake Ethel to Lake Mary + Big Chiwaukum Peak + Ladies Peak (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·September 6, 2016

Trip Date: September 2-6, 2016 Chiwaukum Crest Climbing Trip & High Chiwaukum Traverse: Lake Ethel to Lake Mary...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Chiwaukum Peak, Big (8081 ft)Favorite Trips The Chiwaukum Two Traverses & Loops (Alpine)Big McWaukum Peak ladies peak

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Big Lou Mountain and Ida Saddle in the background with golden larch trees and fall colors as seen from Painter Pass on the Icicle Ridge Traverse

Icicle Ridge Traverse + Grindstone Mtn + Big Lou Mtn + Lake Ida + Lake Augusta (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·October 4, 2015

Trip Date: October 1-4, 2015 GOLDEN LARCH OUTING: CHIWAUKUM MOUNTAINS Icicle Ridge Traverse: Chatter Creek to Leavenworth Chatter...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Golden Larch Outings Lookout Sites Traverses & Loops (Trail)Big Lou Mtn Cape Horn (Chiwaukum)Grindstone Mtn Icicle Peak

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A rocky ridge leads out to the summit of Snowgrass Mountain in the Chiwaukum Mountains

Snowgrass Mtn via Grace Lakes—Northwest Ramp—East Slope (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·August 18, 2013

Trip Date: August 16-18, 2013 Snowgrass Mountain Climbing Trip Wildhorse CreekGrace LakesSnowgrass Mountain (7993′) Trip Report Summary Region:...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Family Trips Snowgrass Mountain (7993 ft)The Chiwaukum Two

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A blue tent is pitched on Icicle Ridge east of Icicle Peak

Icicle Peak via Tumwater Overlook—Southeast Icicle Ridge (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·May 26, 2013

Trip Date: May 25-26, 2013 Icicle Peak Climbing Trip Tumwater Overlook SaddlePower Creek BasinIcicle Peak / Icicle Ridge...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Lookout Sites Icicle Peak

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Three skiers sit on sunny McCue Ridge and look at a snowy mountain

Scottish Lakes High Camp + McCue Ridge Ski Tour (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·April 1, 2013

Trip Date: March 30 – April 1, 2013 Springtime Snowplay Outing: Scottish Lakes High Camp Wedding PointMcCue RidgePoint...

Chiwaukum Mountains Family Trips Snow Tours in Central WA Cascades

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rocky Deadhorse Peak stands behind a large grassy meadow during the Deadhorse Traverse in the Chilliwack Mountains

Deadhorse Traverse: McCue Ridge to Wildhorse Creek + Deadhorse Peak (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·October 5, 2009

Trip Date: October 5, 2009 ANNUAL BEAT-THE-DINER DASH: CHIWAUKUM MOUNTAINS Deadhorse Traverse: McCue Ridge to Wildhorse Creek Scottish...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Traverses & Loops (Alpine)Deadhorse Peak

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Snow slopes lead from a frozen lake up to Edna Pass and Cape Horn

Cape Horn via Chatter Creek Pass—Lake Edna—Northeast Ridge (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·May 29, 2006

Trip Date: May 28-29, 2006 Cape Horn Climbing Trip Chatter Creek Pass Edna MeadowsLake Edna Edna PassCape Horn...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Cape Horn (Chiwaukum)

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A snowshoer walks along a snowy ridge toward Frigid Mountain near Icicle Creek

Frigid Mtn Snowshoe Climb via Chatter Creek—Frigid Creek—East Chute (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·April 17, 2005

Trip Date: April 17, 2005 Frigid Mountain Snowshoe Climb Chatter CreekFrigid BasinFrigid Mountain (7377 ft) Trip Report Summary...

Chiwaukum Mountains Snow Tours in Central WA Cascades Winter Summits Frigid Mtn

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Snow-covered Big Lou Mountain stands behind a snowy ridge with a red backpack

Big Lou Mtn Snowshoe Climb via Chatter Creek—Lake Ida—Southwest Slope (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·April 17, 2004

Trip Date: April 17, 2004 Big Lou Mountain Snowshoe Climb Chatter CreekFrigid Basin Lake IdaBig Lou Mountain (7763...

Chiwaukum Mountains Snow Tours in Central WA Cascades Winter Summits Big Lou Mtn

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A group of mountain climbers wave from the summit of Big Chiwuakum Peak during the Deadhorse Traverse in the Alpine Lake WIlderness

Big Chiwaukum Peak + Deadhorse Traverse: Chiwaukum Creek to Wildhorse Creek (Chiwaukum Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·September 30, 2001

Trip Date: September 29-30, 2001 Big Chiwaukum Peak Climbing Trip & Deadhorse Traverse: Chiwaukum Creek to Wildhorse Creek...

Central WA Cascades Chiwaukum Mountains Chiwaukum Peak, Big (8081 ft)The Chiwaukum Two Traverses & Loops (Alpine)

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