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Climb the summit of Mount Triumph
Short hike from the pass above Thorton Lakes to Trapper Peak

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Mount Triumph - Intermediate Summit Climb

Surrounded by a steep and extremely rugged part of the North Cascades National Park, Mount Triumph is one of the best moderate alpine rock peaks in Washington State.

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Elevation: 7,721 feet / 2353 meters

Surrounded by a steep and extremely rugged part of the North Cascades National Park, Mount Triumph is one of the best moderate alpine rock peaks in Washington State. The Northeast Ridge, first climbed in 1965 by local pioneers Joan and Joe Firey, is a straightforward yet exposed climb on solid Skagit gneiss. Triumph's proximity, a few miles southwest of the infamous Picket Range, adds to its wonderful ambiance and provides climbers with an amazing backdrop while climbing the Northeast Ridge. The approach is strenuous (part of it on a great trail, the other part via moderate cross-country travel), but certainly worth the effort. This is a fantastic peak that rivals Forbidden or Shuksan but is smaller in stature, less traveled, and more remote.

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 the Thorton Lakes trailhead (2,700 feet) takes about 3.5 hours. The first 2 miles of the hike gain little elevation and offer a chance to warm up for the climb to the ridge crest and pass (4,900 feet) above Thorton Lakes - this is good trail hiking with great blueberries in late summer. From here we descend to the lakes, pick our way through moderate alpine terrain, and climb the final steep 900 foot slope to a col that will be our bivouac for the night. This col, the easiest entry point onto the unnamed pocket glacier on Triumph's eastern flank, has unparalleled views, as well as good water source.

Day 2:

With a pre-dawn start, we traverse the glacier for 1.5 hours or so before making our way onto the NE Ridge proper. Depending on the season and the year, this traverse can either be easy snow, or rock slabs and a bit of ice. The first few pitches offer very nice, easy face and crack climbing before the features sharpen and the ridge narrows. About two-thirds of the way up, the ridge leads to a small crux tower which offers fun and exhilarating climbing. Once through this step, there is a more classic ridge climbing - the final 200 feet follows third and fourth class to the summit. A series of rappels, lowers, and simultaneous down-climbing lead us back to the base of the ridge. We'll then reverse the glacier approach back to our bivy at the col.

Day 3:

Most parties find it unreasonable to reverse the approach after the previous day's climb - hiking out on day 3 makes for a much more doable and enjoyable trip. If energy allows, it is highly recommended to do the short hike from the pass above Thorton Lakes to Trapper Peak. Expect to be back in Seattle by mid-afternoon.

TRIP INCLUDES

All meals while on the mountain
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Group climbing equipment
Guide services
Transportation

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Airfare
Transportation within Seattle
All personal equipment
Gratuities for guides

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 the Thorton Lakes trailhead (2,700 feet) takes
 about 3.5 hours. The first 2 miles of the hike gain little elevation 
and offer a chance to warm up for the climb to the ridge crest and pass 
(4,900 feet) above Thorton Lakes - this is good trail hiking with great 
blueberries in late summer. From here we descend to the lakes, pick our 
way through moderate alpine terrain, and climb the final steep 900 foot 
slope to a col that will be our bivouac for the night.  This col, the 
easiest entry point onto the unnamed pocket glacier on Triumph's eastern
 flank, has unparalleled views, as well as good water source.
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                                        With a pre-dawn start, we traverse the glacier for 1.5 hours or so 
before making our way onto the NE Ridge proper.  Depending on the season
 and the year, this traverse can either be easy snow, or rock slabs and a
 bit of ice. The first few pitches offer very nice, easy face and crack 
climbing before the features sharpen and the ridge narrows. About 
two-thirds of the way up, the ridge leads to a small crux tower which 
offers fun and exhilarating climbing. Once through this step, there is a
 more classic ridge climbing - the final 200 feet follows third and 
fourth class to the summit. A series of rappels, lowers, and 
simultaneous down-climbing lead us back to the base of the ridge. We'll 
then reverse the glacier approach back to our bivy at the col.
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                                        Most parties find it unreasonable to reverse the approach after the 
previous day's climb - hiking out on day 3 makes for a much more doable 
and enjoyable trip. If energy allows, it is highly recommended to do the
 short hike from the pass above Thorton Lakes to Trapper Peak. Expect to
 be back in Seattle by mid-afternoon.
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