Type: Trad, Alpine, 1000 ft (303 m), Grade II
FA: unknown
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Shared By: mark felber on Aug 8, 2019
Admins: Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson

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Description Suggest change

This route follows the ridge from the low point between Mt Helen and Sacajawea. The route I followed stayed very close to the ridge crest all the way up. Good clean rock all the way up, and spectacular views of Titcomb Basin and the Winds. I descended by down climbing the east ridge (4th class), then dropping onto the glacier and walking back to the start of the route.  

I saw no evidence of human traffic on the approach, and not much evidence on the route (one rap anchor, one cairn). There were a few cairns on the east ridge. I can't see anyone walking into Titcomb Basin just to do this route, but if you're in the vicinity and have a day it makes for a fun adventure.

Location Suggest change

Just past the north end of Upper Titcomb Lake, zigzag up to the low point between Mt. Helen and Mt. Sacagawea.

Protection Suggest change

At most a light alpine rack. This is a great route to solo or tandem solo.

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