Complete North Ridge, Mt. Stuart IV 5.9

North Cascades, Washington, USA

Currently 5.0/5

Avg time to climb route: 2-3 days

Approach time: 5-8 hours

Descent time: 5-7 hours

Number of pitches: 30

Height of route: 2,800'

Overview

Mt. Stuart (9,415’) is the 6th highest mountain in the state and the apex of an incredible eastern sub-range of high peaks in the Central Cascades. The peaks here are composed of excellent granite – highly fractured, textured, and solid. The North Ridge of Mt. Stuart is a quintessential alpine classic. If you were to pick only one alpine rock route to do in the Cascades, this should be it. -This perfect ridge splits directly up the steep north façade of Mt. Stuart rising in nearing 3000-feet of awesome granite, splitter cracks, exposed knife-edge ridges, and just plain fun climbing.

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