About the organizers: Valentina and I have recently completed the Basic Mountaineering course with ACC and this will be our first mountaineering experience outside the class. Valentina has experience in lead sport and trad climbing.This will be her first time in the North Cascades as an organizer. I have hiked to Hannegan peak (near Ruth […]

Ruth Mountain is a glaciated summit south of Hannegan Pass. The trip is listed as mountaineering as it might be an icy snowpack. If it’s soft it would be a simple snow hike. 22 km, 1400 m elevation gain. https://www.summitpost.org/ruth-mountain/150890 Gear – crampons, ice axe, and the knowledge of how to use them. Helmet, sunglasses, […]