Skykomish Mountains

A mountainous sub-region within the North-Central Washington Cascades, bounded by North Fork Skykomish River, Jack Pass, Beckler River, and South Fork Skykomish River (US-2). Notable landforms include Bear Mountain, Spire Mountain, Eagle Rock, Mt. Baring, Gunn Peak, Merchant Peak, and Heybrook Ridge.

Gunn Peak via Tailgunner Pass—South Face—East Ridge (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·August 11, 2020

Trip Date: August 10-11, 2020 Gunn Peak Climbing Trip Barclay CreekTailgunner PassGunn BasinGunn Peak (6240′)Tailgunner Infinity Tarn Trip...

Gunn Peak (6240 ft)North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains The Skykomish Three

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A mountain climber crosses a steep snow finger closely below the summit of Wing Peak in the Skykomish Mountains

East Gunn Peak + Gunn Point + Tailgunner Peak + Wing Peak via Tailgunner Pass (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·June 3, 2020

Trip Date: June 1-3, 2020 Gunn Basin Climbing Trip Barclay CreekTailgunner PassGunn BasinGunn Peak: east summit aka East...

Gunn Peak (6240 ft)North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains The Skykomish Three Gunn Point Tailgunner Peak Wing Peak (Sky)

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A mountain climber relaxes on summit of Mt Baring in evening alpenglow

Mt Baring via Barclay Ridge—West Couloir—South Ridge + Summit Camp (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·June 5, 2016

Trip Date: June 4-5, 2016 Mt. Baring Climbing Trip & Summit Camp Barclay RidgeBaring ColMount Baring aka Baring...

Mt Baring (6125 ft)North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains Summit Camps The Skykomish Three

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Looking across a valley at snowy Gunnshy Peak from Gunn Lake Saddle

Gunnshy Peak via Barclay Creek—Tailgunner Pass—Southeast Slope (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·March 8, 2015

Trip Date: March 8, 2015 Gunnshy Peak Day Climb Barclay CreekTailgunner PassGunn BasinGunnshy Peak (6218′) Trip Report Summary...

North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains Gunnshy Peak

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Snow-covered Tailgunner Peak juts into the sky

Tailgunner Peak via Barclay Creek—Tailgunner Pass—South Slope + Gunn Point (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·May 23, 2009

Trip Date: May 23, 2009 Tailgunner Peak & Gunn Point Day Climb Barclay CreekTailgunner PassGunn BasinGunn Point (5760’+)Tailgunner...

North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains Gunn Point Tailgunner Peak

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The rocky summit of Gunn Peak dominates the horizon from Merchant Peak

Merchant Peak via South Gully—South Slope—East Ridge (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·June 15, 2005

Trip Date: June 15, 2005 Merchant Peak Day Climb Barclay CreekMerchant CreekMerchant Peak (6113 ft) Trip Report Summary...

North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains Merchant Peak

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The craggy summit of Spire Mountain juts through a thick layer of fog

Spire Mtn via Conglomerate Point—Howard Lake Saddle—Northwest Ridge (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·July 15, 2002

July 15, 2002 Spire Mountain Day Climb Iron–Conglomerate Saddle Conglomerate Point (5375′) Howard Lake Saddle Spire Mountain (6213′)...

North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains Spire Mountain (6213 ft)The Skykomish Three

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The twin rocky summits of Gunn Peak rise above a snow slope in the Skykomish Mountains

Gunn Peak via Barclay Creek—Tailgunner Pass—South Face—East Ridge (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·June 15, 2002

June 15, 2002 Gunn Peak Day Climb Barclay Creek Tailgunner Pass Gunn Basin Gunn Peak (6240′) ——————– Trip...

Gunn Peak (6240 ft)North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains The Skykomish Three

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A large snow cornice overhangs a vertical cliff on Mt Baring

Mt Baring via Barclay Ridge—West Couloir—South Ridge (Skykomish Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·May 12, 2002

May 12, 2002 Mount Baring Day Climb Barclay Ridge Baring Col Mount Baring aka Baring Mountain (6125′) ——————–...

Mt Baring (6125 ft)North-Central WA Cascades Skykomish Mountains The Skykomish Three

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