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Climb Forbidden Peak
Explore the Forbidden area's abundant alpine flora, waterfalls, and moraines populated by marmots

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Primary:	Mountain Climbing
Other:	Waterfalls, Glaciers, Camping

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Forbidden Peak West Ridge - Intermediate Summit Climb

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Located in a vigorous alpine setting in the heart of the North Cascade National Park, this 8,815-foot mountain offers excellent views of the surrounding peaks and the massive Boston Glacier. Heralded as one of the “Fifty Classic Climbs in North America,” our ascent of the West Ridge is an aspiring alpinist’s dream. The route consists of mid-fifth class climbing and 40°-50° snow and ice before joining an exposed rock ridge. Join us on this rugged North Cascades classic for an unforgettable experience.

Each year we offer one scheduled climb at a discounted rate and during the "prime" of the season. Otherwise, all other climbs can be scheduled and priced on a custom basis.

Day 1:

The drive from Seattle to Marblemount, gateway to the North Cascades National Park, takes about 2.5 hours. From there, the Cascade River Road provides great access to the peaks that surround Cascade Pass and the famed Boston Basin - home to Torment, Sahale, Sharkfin and Forbidden Peaks. After leaving the trailhead, we gain 2,500 feet by climbing up a steep, rugged trail into Boston Basin at 5,700 feet. Camp is made either at tree line, or in the upper basin below the unnamed pocket glacier that provides access to the West Ridge route.

Day 2:

Following a pre-dawn start, we ascend up and onto the pocket glacier at the base of the spectacular South Face of Forbidden and traverse to the West Ridge Couloir. We climb 40-50 degree snow up this aesthetic feature for about 500 ft, finally breaking out into broken easy rock that leads to the crest of the West Ridge. Mountain boots are exchanged for rock shoes and then the fun begins! Amazingly solid Skagit gneiss provides excellent footing and even better views. Forbidden's West Ridge represents everything good about alpine rock climbing - sound rock, exciting exposure, engaging climbing on varied terrain, true cruxes, and a tiny summit. This climb is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Descent is made by reversing the ascent route – a combination of rappelling, lowering, and belayed down climbing bring us back to the glacier where success makes for fleet feet back to camp.

Day 3:

Most parties find it unreasonable to attempt to hike out after the previous day's climb and therefore elect to spend the night in Boston Basin. Hiking out on day 3 makes for a much more doable, relaxing, and enjoyable trip. If energy allows, it is highly recommended to explore the area's abundant alpine flora, waterfalls, and moraines populated by marmots. A quick ascent of Sahale can also be attempted. Expect to be back in Seattle by mid-late afternoon.

Overall Rating	Guide Rating	Accommodation Rating	Itinerary Rating	Value Rating

Emma and Andrea

Dear Mountain Madness, Just a note to say that Andrea and I had an absolutely wonderful time climbing Forbidden Peak. As I'm sure you'll hear from Dave, the weather and conditions were utterly sublime! Andrea and I can't say enough good things about Dave: he was incredible! We greatly appreciated his professionalism, patience, flexibility, humor, cooking (!), not to mention of course his climbing skills! He has a unique talent for guiding and with his calm, confident, reassuring manner allowed us to achieve things we didn't think we were capable of. We know you guys spent quite a bit of time prep-ing for or trip, and that was much appreciated as well. We look forward to climbing again with MM.

Overall Rating	Guide Rating	Accommodation Rating	Itinerary Rating	Value Rating

TRIP INCLUDES

Transportation to the trailhead
All meals while on the mountain
Tents
Stoves
Cook kits
Group climbing equipment
Guide services

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Airfare
Hotel accommodations
Transportation to/within Seattle
Restaurant meals
Guide gratuities
Personal mountain climbing equipment
A detailed equipment list will be sent to all participants

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        The drive from Seattle to Marblemount, gateway to the North Cascades 
National Park, takes about 2.5 hours. From there, the Cascade River Road
 provides great access to the peaks that surround Cascade Pass and the 
famed Boston Basin - home to Torment, Sahale, Sharkfin and Forbidden 
Peaks. After leaving the trailhead, we gain 2,500 feet by climbing up a 
steep, rugged trail into Boston Basin at 5,700 feet. Camp is made either
 at tree line, or in the upper basin below the unnamed pocket glacier 
that provides access to the West Ridge route.
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                                        Following a pre-dawn start, we ascend up and onto the pocket glacier at 
the base of the spectacular South Face of Forbidden and traverse to the 
West Ridge Couloir. We climb 40-50 degree snow up this aesthetic feature
 for about 500 ft, finally breaking out into broken easy rock that leads
 to the crest of the West Ridge. Mountain boots are exchanged for rock 
shoes and then the fun begins! Amazingly solid Skagit gneiss provides 
excellent footing and even better views. Forbidden's West Ridge 
represents everything good about alpine rock climbing - sound rock, 
exciting exposure, engaging climbing on varied terrain, true cruxes, and
 a tiny summit. This climb is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! 
Descent is made by reversing the ascent route – a combination of 
rappelling, lowering, and belayed down climbing bring us back to the 
glacier where success makes for fleet feet back to camp.
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                                        Most parties find it unreasonable to attempt to hike out after the 
previous day's climb and therefore elect to spend the night in Boston 
Basin. Hiking out on day 3 makes for a much more doable, relaxing, and 
enjoyable trip. If energy allows, it is highly recommended to explore 
the area's abundant alpine flora, waterfalls, and moraines populated by 
marmots. A quick ascent of Sahale can also be attempted. Expect to be 
back in Seattle by mid-late afternoon.
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