Lower Skagit Mountains

A mountainous sub-region within the Northwestern Washington Cascades, bounded by Lake Shannon, Baker Lake, Baker River, Bald Eagle Creek, Jasper Pass, Goodell Creek, and Skagit River (Highway 20). Notable landforms include Mt. Triumph, Mt. Despair, Mt. Blum, Mt. Hagan, Bacon Peak, Mt. Watson, Diobsud Buttes, Damnation Peak, Salvation Peak, and Sauk Mountain.

A mountain climber sits on Trappers Peak overlooking the rugged Picket Range

Trappers Peak via Thornton Creek—Trappers Pass—South Ridge (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·October 26, 2013

Trip Date: October 26, 2013 Trapper’s Peak Day Climb Thornton CreekTrapper’s PassTrapper’s Peak (5964′) Trip Report Summary Region:...

Lower Skagit Mountains Northwestern WA Cascades Trappers Peak (Skagit)

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A snowshoer walks along the crest of a snowy ridge en route to Salvation Peak

Salvation Peak Snowshoe Climb via Jumbo Creek—South Ridge (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·April 7, 2012

Trip Date: April 7, 2012 Salvation Peak Snowshoe Climb Jumbo CreekOakes–Salvation SaddleSalvation Peak (5570 ft) Trip Report Summary...

Lower Skagit Mountains Snow Tours in Northwestern WA Cascades Winter Summits Salvation Peak

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The triangular rocky summit of Mt Triumph juts into a blue sky

Mt Triumph via Thornton Lakes—West Face—Southeast Face (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·September 13, 2009

Trip Date: September 11-13, 2009 Mt. Triumph Climbing Trip Trapper’s PassThornton LakesThornton PassMount Triumph (7270’) Trip Report Summary...

Lower Skagit Mountains Mt Triumph (7270 ft)Northwestern WA Cascades The Lower Skagit Five The Super Eight

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Sunset on Mt Baker with Upper Blum Lake and a climber in the foreground

Bacon–Hagan–Blum Traverse + Bacon Peak + Mt Blum (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·August 2, 2009

Trip Date: July 30 – August 2, 2009 MID-SUMMER OUTING NO. 7: LOWER SKAGIT MOUNTAINS Bacon–Hagan–Blum Traverse: Watson...

Bacon Peak (7061 ft)Bacon-Hagan-Blum Trav (WA)Favorite Trips Lower Skagit Mountains Mid-Summer Outings Mt Blum (7680 ft)Northwestern WA Cascades The Lower Skagit Five Traverses & Loops (Alpine)

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Craggy Thornton Peak stands over dark blue Thornton Lake in the Lower Skagit Mountains

Thornton Peak via Thornton Lakes—Southeast Face—East Ridge (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·July 27, 2009

Trip Date: July 25-27, 2009 Thornton Peak Climbing Trip Trapper’s PassThornton LakesThornton PassThornton Peak (6935’) Trip Report Summary...

Lower Skagit Mountains Northwestern WA Cascades Thornton Peak

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Mt Hagan with a large snow field as seen from Mt Blum ridge during the Blum-Hagan Traverse in the Lower Skagit Mountains

Blum–Hagan Traverse: Blum Lakes to Hidden Lake + Mt Blum + Mt Hagan (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·July 6, 2007

Trip Date: July 4-6, 2007 Blum–Hagan Traverse: Blum Lakes to Hidden Lake Baker River BridgeBlum LakesMount Blum (7680′)Hagan...

Bacon-Hagan-Blum Trav (WA)Lower Skagit Mountains Mt Blum (7680 ft)Mt Hagan (7080 ft)Northwestern WA Cascades The Lower Skagit Five Traverses & Loops (Alpine)

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Mt Despair in the Lower Skagit Mountains stands behind a snow ridge at Triumph Pass in North Cascades National Park

Mt Despair via Thornton Pass—Triumph Pass—Despair Lakes—Southeast Face (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·July 29, 2006

Trip Date: July 27-29, 2006 MID-SUMMER OUTING NO. 4: LOWER SKAGIT MOUNTAINS Mt. Despair Climbing Trip Thornton PassTriumph...

Lower Skagit Mountains Mid-Summer Outings Mt Despair (7292 ft)Northwestern WA Cascades The Lower Skagit Five

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A snowshoe hiker stands on summit of Oakes Peak looking at jagged mountains

Oakes Peak Snowshoe Climb via Southwest Ridge—Southwest Slope (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·March 12, 2006

Trip Date: March 12, 2006 Oakes Peak Snowshoe Climb Bacon CreekOakes Peak (5681 ft) Trip Report Summary Region:...

Lower Skagit Mountains Snow Tours in Northwestern WA Cascades Winter Summits Oakes Peak

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Two climbers cross a rocky slope below Mt Blum in the Lower Skagit Mountains

Mt Blum via Blum Lakes—Southwest Slope—South Side (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·August 15, 2004

August 14-15, 2004 Mt. Blum Climbing Trip Baker River Bridge Blum Lakes Mount Blum (7680′) ——————– Trip Report...

Lower Skagit Mountains Mt Blum (7680 ft)Northwestern WA Cascades The Lower Skagit Five

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Mountain climbers cross a steep snowfield closely below Mt Watson

Mt Watson: East Peak via Anderson Lakes—North Slope—Northwest Face (Lower Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·August 11, 2001

August 11, 2001 Mt. Watson Day Climb Watson Pass Upper Anderson Lake Mount Watson: east peak aka East...

Lower Skagit Mountains Northwestern WA Cascades Mt Watson

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