Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
One of the coveted 9,000 foot peaks of the North Cascades, Buckner is much more of a mountaineer's summit than Sahale. It is not a difficult climb when done with caution, but some loose rock is unpleasant. This is a more moderate route than the classic North Face. Camping high on the beautiful Sahale Arm Area adds to the attraction. This route has a rather long approach and climb day.
Activity Notes
Application preference will be given toÊpeople who attempted this peak with me previously when we did not successfully summit.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 310 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 7 hours |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. 1 by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Cascade Pass and Goode Mountain <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mt.+Buckner+Washington&sll=48.352627,-121.206107&sspn=0.017511,0.045233&ie=UTF8&ll=48.495251,-120.997453&spn=0.017462,0.045233&t=p&z=15"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:> |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
