Climb Mount Olympus (2,432m) in Washington State
Join a certified mountain guide for this challenging, scenic, and fun mountaineering adventure to the summit of Mount Olympus in wonderful Washington State.
Group
5 Days
Jul, Aug
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Enjoy stunning views out over the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.
- Hike through various climate zones, including a temperate rainforest.
- Enjoy some short and moderate rock climbing along the way.
Description
Rising to 2,432 meters in elevation, Mount Olympus is the most prominent peak on Washington’s western Olympic Peninsula!
While it is relatively unknown to the general public, it is considered a rite of passage in America’s northwest among mountaineers.
Mount Olympus is not a very technically difficult climb, making it perfect for beginners, but does require a good level of physical fitness as it is in a quite remote location and requires more than 40 miles (64.6 kilometers) of hiking to get to and back from.
After meeting up in Seattle, we will make the 5-hour drive and ferry ride to the trailhead at the Hoh River and begin our hike.
On the way to where we begin climbing, we will trek through temperate rainforest, old growth trees and pass by several alpine lakes before making camp at Glacier Meadow.
The next morning, we will get up pretty early and begin to make our way to the summit. As we climb, the terrain becomes increasingly rocky and we will start to see the snow that permanently adorns the summit.
We will then follow the Blue Glacier up to the Snow Dome. From here, there is some exposed rock climbing that leads us up the summit pyramid before we finally reach the top.
From the top, we will be able to see all the way out to the Pacific Ocean as well as enjoying views of the rest of the Olympic Mountains. After spending a bit of time up here, we will head back down to Glacier Meadow to camp and hike out to the trailhead the following day.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable mountaineering experience to the summit of Mount Olympus!
If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our 4-day mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mount Adams, in Washington’s Cascade Range!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transportation start and back
Equipment you will need to bring
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Sunglasses
FAQs
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About the guide
Mountain
Mountain Guide
For over 35 years, Mountain Madness has been bringing profound outdoor experiences to trekkers and mountaineers across the globe. We have built a strong foundation of skills and expertise, fueling our passion to impart our wisdom onto other like-minded explorers. Cultivating an enthusiasm for the
outdoors while helping you enjoy the journey and achieve your goals is a dream come true.
Our mission is to provide the best experience possible and to instill a passion for adventure. We value cultural exchange, take pride in facing physical and mental challenges head on, and strive to development wilderness skills that encourage self-discovery without compromising our environment.
Climbing, trekking, and skiing worldwide allows Mountain Madness to guide internationally. Our success and determination have given us worldwide acclaim and reignited our hunger – from Rainier and Baker to Kilimanjaro and Everest, no adventure is too big or too small.
Our guides have extensive training and are AMGA and/or IFMGA-certified guides. We enjoy assisting in all aspects of your trip, from the first conversation to the last goodbye. The collection of activities are endless, with alpinists, trekkers, explorers, mountaineers, and ski tourers on our team. To assist first time explorers and grizzled veterans in finding hidden, everyday wonder is our pleasure.
Languages
English
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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