August 1-2, 1981

Sherpa Peak Climbing Trip

Mountaineer Creek Basin
Sherpa Glacier
Sherpa Peak (8605′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Icicle Mountains

Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Lake Stuart / Colchuck Lake Trailhead (Eightmile Creek Road)

Way Points: Mountaineer Creek & Mountaineer Creek Flats & Mountaineer Creek Basin (trail hike & off-trail hike & bushwhack)

Campsite: Mountaineer Creek Basin

Summit: Sherpa Peak (ascent & descent via Sherpa Glacier—West Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 13 miles traveled; 5400 feet gained & lost.

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————— Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) —————-

Looking Down On Sherpa Glacier

Sherpa Peak From Sherpa Glacier Col

Mt Stuart From Sherpa Peak

Jim on Sherpa Peak summit with balanced rock behind

Freeman On Sherpa Peak Summit

Old Mountain Camera