Eldorado Peak, 3-day Climb in Washington State via Inspiration Glacier

Join an AMGA-certified mountain guide for this unforgettably scenic 3-day ascent of Eldorado Peak via the Inspiration Glacier. Perfect for novice climbers, this 3-day ascent provides just the right amount of climbing challenges and incredible views of the Cascades.

Group

Cascade Range

3 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Beginner

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Eldorado Peak in wild Washington state.
Climb through diverse and varied terrains, from woodlands to glaciers and more.
Feel the adrenaline of traversing an exposed alpine ridge line.

Description

Situated in the heart of the Washignton state’s immaculate Cascade Range, Eldorado Peak is the perfect mountaineering opportunity for novice mountain climbers.

After meeting up and discussing our plans in Sedro Woolley, we will make the two hour drive to the Eldorado Creek trailhead at 2,100 feet and gear up.

The adventure begins with some hiking up heavily timbered hillsides and a boulder field before we cross Eldorado creek and begin to descend into a beautiful alpine basin. From here, we will either set up camp or traverse the ridge in order to arrive at the foot of Eldorado glacier.

Once we set up camp, the rest of the day will be spent going over some of the necessary mountaineering skills for summit day.

We will get a pre-dawn start on summit day and make the moderate ascent of the Eldorado and Inspiration glaciers, before arriving at the East Ridge.

From here, the way to the summit consists of a thrilling traverse along the knife-edge ridge line followed by a steep snow traverse.

Once we’ve arrived at the top, we will enjoy phenomenal views of Dorado Needle, Forbidden Peak, Mount Buckner, Johannesburg and the peaks of the Ptarmigan Traverse.

After enjoying some time at the top, we will return to our camp where we will relax for the rest of the afternoon before hiking back out the next day.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredibly fun and scenic 3-day mountaineering ascent of Eldorado Peak in the Cascade Range!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our 5-day mountaineering course on Mount Baker in the North Cascades!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Permit and entrance fees
Tents
Rope
Cooking utensils
Harness
Helmet
Belay and rappel devices
Crampons
Ice axe
Mountaineering Boots

Price details

*Please keep in mind that the full balance of this trip must be paid upfront.
**Price includes a nonrefundable reservation fee of 250 USD.
***Partial refund of the balance up to 90 days in advance.

Details

More info

Please contact us to receive a complete equipment checklist.

Meeting point

Sedro Woolley, Washington

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Sunglasses

About the guide

NW

Mountain Guide

Celebrating 40 years of adventures in the Pacific Northwest and worldwide, NW Mountain Guides is one of the most experienced and refined companies on the planet.

We offer private climbs of the classic mountains in the Pacific NW, including Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and Mount Olympus.

Internationally, we offer trekking and climbing in Mexico, Nepal, Argentina and Africa.

Languages

| Nepali | English

Certificates

AMGA

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