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Monday, August 15, 2011

Mount Robinson - Southeast Ridge, July 2011

We ended up on this, the lesser of two objectives having been deterred by slow and tedious travel on a progressively disappearing trail. Despite the limited challenge this peak presents, Robinson is a high and locally significant mountain the Southwest Ridge of which bearing “classic scramble” status according to Beckey. I found the summit views of the North Cascades to be exceptional which is surprising considering the peak’s very eastern position. This is a popular peak with good trail access and a relatively short approach, making it a good candidate for a Pasayten Wilderness day trip.

Biking the Methow Valley Trail before blowdown and brush became unbearable forcing us to abandon our original plan. Crossing a new bridge over Robinson Creek. Hiking up into Beauty Creek drainage.
Looking up towards the head of Beauty Creek the next morning. A bit of pleasant meadow hiking between annoying brushy sections. The basin I ascended to reach the SE Ridge (normal route goes up a basin before this one).
View of SE Ridge and summit. Looking down SE Ridge with Methow Valley in distance. Summit panorama - from Gardner Group to Big & West Craggy peaks.
Summit panorama - from Silverstar to Mount Baker.

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