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Alpine rock climbing on Early Morning Spire and Dorado Needle in the North Cascades National Park (3-5 days)

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Join a certified mountain guide for this 3 to 5-day alpine rock climbing experience in the remote wilderness of North Cascades National Park. Enjoy some of the best alpine climbing in the region and take in superb views as you go.

Private

Rockies

+1 Day

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Enjoy the stunning scenery of North Cascades National Park.
  • Customize your itinerary to perfectly fit your scheduling needs.
  • Enjoy one or two of the best alpine climbs in this part of the Cascades.

Description

Head out into the wilds of North Cascades National Park for a truly incredible alpine rock climbing experience.

Depending on how much time you have, we can either climb Early Morning Spire or Dorado Needle over the course of three days, or tackle both over the course of five days. It’s up to you.

Either way, we will enjoy some of the best alpine climbing that the Cascade Range has to offer. After leaving Seattle and making our way to our camp at Inspiration Glacier on day one, the fun begins.

Widely regarded as two of the best alpine climbing routes in the Cascade Pass region, Dorado Needle and Early Morning Spire combine long and glaciated approaches with up to 12 pitches of spectacular, intermediate-level climbing.

Among the numerous highlights of the trip is the arete of Eldorado, which offers one of the longest and most aesthetic lines in the Cascade Range, some up to 3,000 feet long.

From the top as well as along the way, the views will always be simply stunning, with immaculate vistas over the surrounding mountains and glaciers.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 3 to 5-day alpine rock climbing experience in scenic North Cascades National Park.

If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our 1+ day alpine rock climbing trips throughout the Cascade Range!

Meeting point

Seattle, Washington

Itinerary

Day 1: Seattle to Inspiration Glacer

After meeting at your local hotel, we will make the 2.5 hour drive to Cascade Pass and the Eldorado Creek trailhead. We will then make the 5 to 7 hour hike to our camp at Inspiration Glacier.

Day 2 to 3: Dorado Needle or Early Morning Spire

On these days, we will either climb Dorado Needle and/or Early Morning Spire. Depending on your time constraints, we can climb Dorado Needle and hike back to the trailhead on day 3.

Day 4 to 5: More Climbing then Departure

We will climb the West Arete of Eldorado and then hike back to the car on the following day. We can also hike back to the trailhead on day 4.

 

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Sunglasses

Belay device

Rope


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