Join an AMGA-certified mountain guide for this incredibly scenic 2-day ascent of Sahale Peak in North Cascades National Park. Perfect for novice mountaineers, this ascent includes traversing a glacier, scrambling and rappelling. Enjoy great views from the summit and watch the sunset over the Cascades too.
Group
Cascade Range
2 Days
Aug
High
Beginner
Standing at the head of the Cascade Range, Sahale Mountain is a jagged and glaciated peak in North Cascades National Park, which is perfectly suited for novice mountaineers.
Rising to 8,680 feet in elevation, the rocky peak towers above the Stehekin Valley, offering panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.
Starting from Sedro Woolley, we will meet up and go over the itinerary before making the two hour drive to the Cascade Pass trailhead at 3,600 feet.
From here, we will make the four to five hour hike up to our main camp. Depending on how much time we have, we may even hike up toward the summit in order to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Cascades.
On the following day, we will get a pre-dawn alpine start and make our way to the summit. From our camp, we will traverse the Sahale Glacier until we reach the base of the summit pyramid.
From here, we will partake in some grade three scrambling in order to make it to the summit, where we will enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and wilderness.
After getting our fill of the summit, we will rappel back down to the glacier and descend back to our high camp, pack everything up and hike back to the trailhead.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun and scenic 2-day mountaineering ascent of Sahale Peak in North Cascade National Park!
If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our 4-day ascent of Glacier Peak, also in the Cascade Range!
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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.
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AMGA
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