Eventually the rain slacked off and I got up. We left on Friday with the goal to return by Sunday night, a bold effort for the most remote mountain of the five major volcanoes in the Cascades in Washington. Up at 7AM. Nonetheless, when I returned home at the end of my junior year of college, Daniel could talk about nothing other than Glacier Peak in a day. The Peak2Peak ticket will take you and your favourite hiking companion up to the must-see vantage points in Zermatt – the Matterhorn glacier paradise and the spectacular long-distance view from the Gornergrat ridge. Figured we'd cram in one more climb before the summer ended, and Glacier Peak seemed like a great way to fill the three day weekend. This day will be between nine and twelve miles of hiking with more than 5,000 ft. of elevation. Then a long climb up Glacier Peak. Two peaks in one day Twice the thrill of the high altitude, twice the buzz of standing on the mountain top. We talked with Luke to learn more about their incredible accomplishment. Get Trail News Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. From 1984 to 2005, the average retreat of eight Glacier Peak glaciers from their recent maximum positions was 1,017 feet (310 m). But, man, it's a gorgeous hike in! Gerdine/Cool Glaciers . Many people in Seattle have probably seen it on a clear day, and either not known it's name or mislabeled it something else. From Mica Lake mile 2518.3 to mile 2540.7 It was raining this morning and I refused to get up. First a several mile descent. West Glacier and the North Fork Area (known to be the area just northwest of the park’s border) are full of long lakes, unending forest roads, and lots of opportunities for camping and fishing. Leaving camp at 3am, it took a little over 90 minutes to reach Glacier Gap, right as it started to get light outside. All eleven Glacier Peak glaciers that advanced during the 1950–79 period emplaced identifiable maximum advance terminal moraines. The beginning of the trail is shared with horseback rides so be sure to watch your step. Two peaks in one day Twice the thrill of the high altitude, twice the buzz of standing on the mountain top. A full day in bed. The running bug got him. Day three started out in the most pleasant of manners, clear skies and stars, and our first view of Glacier Peak looming in the distant shadows, punctured by reflections on her snowy summit. Glacier Peak has always been one of my bucket list trips. Since this would be our first experience on a glacier, we though it prudent to touch up on self rescue and rope team skills, so Graham slung a rope 20ft. On July 27, 2015, Luke Distelhorst and Ben Mayberry completed a circumnavigation of Glacier Peak in 35 hours, a trek that most hikers do as a multi-day backpacking trip. The Peak2Peak ticket will take you and your favourite hiking companion up to the must-see vantage points in Zermatt – the Matterhorn glacier paradise and the spectacular long-distance view from the Gornergrat ridge. Cold, windy, foggy and wet. Tuesday Aug 8th. Washington Trails Association 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 625-1367. Cold, windy, foggy and wet. A full day in bed. Two peaks in one day Twice the thrill of the high altitude, twice the buzz of standing on the mountain top. From Mica Lake mile 2518.3 to mile 2540.7 It was raining this morning and I refused to get up. Coffee and oatmeal for bfast. I did a mental inventory of my food and remaining miles to resupply. I did a mental inventory of my food and remaining miles to resupply. Terrain is continually changing. Glacier Peak is notorious mainly for how remote it is. The Peak2Peak ticket will take you and your favourite hiking companion up to the must-see vantage points in Zermatt – the Matterhorn glacier paradise and the spectacular long-distance view from the Gornergrat ridge. Up at 7AM. Eventually the rain slacked off and I got up. Its snowy white mass towers in isolation, the highest Cascade peak north of Mount Rainier and south of Mount Baker. Cracker Lake Trail (Many Glacier) Another great hike in the Many Glacier area, this trail leads you to one of the largest rock faces on the continent, Siyeh Peak. Glacier peak, 10,541′, 4th tallest peak in Washington Introduction Adam and I had just finished our 3rd multi-pitch route, called Flyboys, in Mazama, Washington, and we had an incredible day. 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