Slesse - NE Buttress 8/14/2008

Posted By: chum in North Cascades

Trip: Slesse - NE Buttress

Date: 8/14/2008

Trip Report:

As of Thursday there was plenty of ice left in the pocket glacier. My buddy and I decided to take our chances by crossing before daylight. Everything came up sevens but my advice would be to sit it out this year or wait for much colder temps.
We got lucky.

I don't think the ice will totally melt out of there this year. Also the gate at Slesse creek road was firmly locked. There was a big washout about 3 miles up the road.

The climbing was great of course and we found plenty of water on route.



Gear Notes:
Bring lots of #.5-#1 camalots

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