This page is a supplement to Climbing The Cascade Volcanoes, my guide to summit routes up the high volcanoes of the Cascade Range. This page will list route updates and access and permit information for Glacier Peak, as well as links to trip reports, photos, and other online Glacier Peak climbing resources. If you would like to order Climbing The Cascade Volcanoes, please go to the Books page for ordering information.

Glacier Peak from Big Chiwaukum

Glacier Peak

Glacier Peak is a remote volcano in the North Cascades, and the crown jewel of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. At 10,541' elevation, it is the fifth-highest summit in Washington. Most parties climb the mountain via the Sitkum Glacier route, via Kennedy Hot Springs trail. The Kennedy Glacier and Frostbite Ridge routes are also popular.

Reference: Climbing Washington's Mountains.

Links:

Sitkum Glacier Route Description and Photos.
Sitkum Glacier Photos.
Frostbite Ridge and Disappointment Peak Routes.
Another Frostbite Ridge Trip Report.
SummitPost.com Glacier Peak Page.
SkiMountaineer.com Glacier Peak Page.

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