Mnt. Goode - NE Butress 8/16/2008
Trip: Mnt. Goode - NE Butress
Date: 8/16/2008
Trip Report:Dave Svilar and climbed the NE Buttress of Mnt. Goode on Saturday the 16th. We both found the route enjoyable, challenging, but never extreme. Climbing in boots with heavy packs after a legit approach adds to the alpine flavor of this climb. We got on the rock at 2 pm and climbed to the summit in 7 silum blocks arriving at sunset. An big feed (avocado, cookies, scotch=heavy pack) and a stunning sunset made an unforgettable bivy. Awoken by lighting and unfriendly skies at 5 am motivated us down. A combination of down climbing a rappels brought us down to the meadows above Park Creek. 19 long hot miles, a close encounter with a black bear and two rangers brought us back to Bridge Creek Trail Head and warm beers.
Most excellent full-on Cascade Adventure with a great partner and lifelong friend.
Dave and NE Buttress
Approach Slabs
Climbing on the Buttress
Summit shots
Avocado love
Summit feed
Unfriendly sunrise
Lightning Face
SW Couloir rappels
Buckner and Booker
Tree love
