Brief description of the route: Hike from Reflection Lakes trailhead to the Pinnacle-Plummer Saddle and from there to the base of north face of Lane Peak. Climb the steep snow-filled couloir to the summit ridge and scramble on rock to the summit. If the couloir lacks snow or is otherwise unsafe, the ascent will be via the easy southeast side. Descent via the southeast side. Equipment needed: helmet, harness, carabiners, belay device, slings, personal protection, pickets, ice axe, crampons, rope

Activity Notes

Skiers/Boarders will get preference but please feel free to apply if you will just be climbing (will still most likely need flotation / snowshoes).

3/20 Update -> Early Forecast is calling for a lot of precipitation next week. This climb will most likely be a backcountry tour around the Tatoosh and possibly a much less Avy risk objective (i.e. Castle Peak) / Camp Muir, Mazamas ridge instead...

 

We may take a non standard route to the summit of Lane Peak in the Tatoosh range, hopefully with lovely views of Mt. Rainier along the way!

 

Very Tentative plan is to skin up the “easy way” to a saddle (near the top of the lovers lane route) then rappel into the zipper.  From there we will climb to the summit of Lane Peak.  Accent and Decent options will depend on snow conditions / group ability. We will most likely go back the south side to the gulley between Denman / Lane peaks and hopefully find some good snow to ski/board some more if time allows.

I will wait until 5-7 days out to start accepting climbers to make sure weather is trending in a good direction. 

Will schedule a group call 3 days out to:

  • Quick Introductions
  • Go over avy / weather conditions
  • Go over accent / decent routes
  • Discuss plan a/b/c...
  • Review group risk tolerance
  • Questions / Concerns

 

Meeting Location: Longmire Gate 8:30 AM 3/28 

 

Required Gear

Avy (Please bring your own but can get from Mazamas if needed)

  • Beacon
  • Probe
  • Shovel

Climbing

  • Harness
  • Ice Axe
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Personal protection, rappel device, slings/cords, carabiners

 

 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 160 miles
Driving Time from Portland 3 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey 75 Scrambles in Washington by Peggy Goldman
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