Inspiration–Isolation Trav (WA)

A classic alpine traverse through the McAllister Mountains in the Northwestern Washington Cascades.  Can be performed in a clockwise direction (from Primus Peak to Eldorado Peak to Colonial Peak) or in a counter-clockwise direction (from Colonial Peak to Eldorado Peak to Primus Peak).

Klawatti Peak horns and the Upper Klawatti Glacier Seen From North Klawatti Notch on the Inspiration Traverse

Inspiration–Isolation Traverse + Primus Peak + Eldorado Peak + Snowfield Peak (McAllister Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Trip Date: June 29 – July 6, 2019 Inspiration–Isolation Traverse aka McAllister Traverse:  Borealis Glacier to Inspiration Glacier to...
Eldorado Peak (8868/8873 ft)Favorite TripsInspiration–Isolation Trav (WA)McAllister MountainsNorthwestern WA CascadesPrimus Peak (8508/8497 ft)Snowfield Peak (8347/8346 ft)The Landmark TwelveThe McAllister FiveThe Tall TwelveThe Thunder EightThunder MountainsTraverses & Loops (Alpine)Isolation Peak
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During the Inspiration Traverse, a mountain climber traverses the Klawatti Glacier below a jagged ridge crest

Inspiration Traverse + Tricouni Peak + Primus Peak + Austera Peak + Klawatti Peak + Dorado Needle (McAllister Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Trip Date: June 21-24, 2003 McAllister Mountains Climbing Trip & Inspiration Traverse:  Thunder Creek to Cascade River Borealis...
Austera Peak (8334/8366 ft)Dorado Needle (8440+/8466 ft)Inspiration–Isolation Trav (WA)Klawatti Peak (8485/8500 ft)Major Alpine CragsMcAllister MountainsNorthwestern WA CascadesPrimus Peak (8508/8497 ft)The McAllister FiveTraverses & Loops (Alpine)Tricouni Peak
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