heavy clouds and fog hang over Methow Pass as Seen from Mt Hardy in the Upper Methow Mountains
Morning fog sits over Methow Pass as seen from Mt Hardy

Mt Hardy attempt via Cutthroat Pass—Snowy Creek Meadow—South Slope (Upper Methow Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Mt Hardy (8080 ft)Northeastern WA CascadesThe Upper Methow SixUpper Methow Mountains
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Trip Date: September 10-11, 2010

Mt. Hardy Climbing Attempt

Cutthroat Pass
Snowy Creek Meadow
Methow Pass
Point 6818 aka Hardy Knob
Mount Hardy (8080’+) attempt

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Upper Methow Mountains

Area: North Cascades Scenic Highway Corridor

Starting & Ending Point: PCT-Northbound Trailhead at Rainy Pass on Highway 20 (Elev. 4850 feet)

Way Points: Porcupine Creek & Cutthroat Pass & Granite Pass & Snowy Creek Meadow (trail hike)

Campsite: Snowy Creek Meadow

Sidetrip 1: Methow Pass & Hardy Knob (trail hike)

Sidetrip 2: Methow Pass & Hardy Knob (trail hike)

Summit Attempt: Mt. Hardy (rock scramble to false summit via South Slope)

Approximate Stats: 25 miles traveled; 5700 feet gained & lost.

Mount Hardy via Southeast Slope—South Face – September 2018

Mount Hardy via Swamp Creek—South Ridge – June 2011

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Eileen hiking along the PCT
Eileen carrying sticks for a fire
Morning fog sits over Methow Pass as seen from Mt Hardy
Hiking back along the PCT
Hiking back along the PCT