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Elevation: 8,000 ft 2,438 m
GPS: 48.30571, -120.99439
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Shared By: blakeherrington on Dec 18, 2008 · Updates
Admins: Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan

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The Gunsight Peaks are a group of granite spires that are located just east of the Cascades crest, surrounded by the Chickamin and Blue glaciers, and just east of Dome Peak. Their location is one of the lower-48's most remote, and this has likely kept the number of visits and established routes comparatively low. The climbing is some of the best in the Cascades, with steep granite crack and face routes in an amazing setting.

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Positively Alpine

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Gunsight Range

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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South Ridge
Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 9
East Face
Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 8
West Face
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
South Ridge S Peak
 6
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
East Face Middle Peak
 9
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
West Face N Peak
 8
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
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