Morning sun lights up the snowy face of Mt Deception viewed from Royal Basin
Northeast Face of Mt Deception viewed from Royal Basin

Mt Deception via Royal Basin—Northeast Couloir + Royal Peak via West Ridge (Olympic Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Deception, Mt (7788 ft)Olympic Mountains WAThe Olympic Thirteenroyal peak
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Trip Date: June 30 – July 1, 2001

Mt. Deception & Royal Peak Climbing Trip

Dungeness River Valley
Royal Lake
Royal Basin
Mount Deception (7788 ft)
Royal Pass
Royal Peak (6960+ ft)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Olympic Mountains (Washington)

Sub-Region: Gray Wolf – Hurricane Ridge Group

Area: Olympic National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Dungeness River Trailhead on Dungeness River Road (Elev. 2500 feet)

Way Points: Dungeness River & Royal Creek & Royal Lake & Lower Royal Basin & Upper Royal Basin (trail hike)

Campsite: Upper Royal Basin

Summit: Mt. Deception (snow climb & rock scramble via Northeast Couloir [Route 5]; descent via North Ridge [Route 3] )

Sidetrip: Royal Couloir & Royal Pass (off-trail hike & snow climb)

Summit: Royal Peak (rock scramble via West Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 22 miles traveled; 6900 feet gained & lost.

>>> Gunsight Pass Loop + Royal Peak + Mt Clark via Corkscrew Route – September 2006

>>> Mt. Mystery via Royal Basin—Mystery Glacier—East Face – August 2002

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Laura At Royal Lake
Climbing Northeast Couloir On Mt Deception
Climbing Northeast Couloir On Mt Deception
Laura On Mt Deception Summit
Jim On Mt Deception Summit
Northeast Face of Mt Deception viewed from Royal Basin
Mt Clark and Royal Basin From Royal Peak
Mt Mystery From Royal Peak Summit