Eldorado - Normal Route
Overview:
This route begins at the Eldorado climbers trail off Cascade River Road. The crux of the approach is crossing the Cascade River, which is different each year. After crossing the river via log crossing, you’ll ascend a steep forest until you reach a boulder field. Above the boulder field, we’ll continue ascending until we reach and cross a ridge. After crossing the ridge, you’ll ascend snow slopes until the Eldorado glacier is reached. Above the Eldorado glacier, we’ll gain the east ridge and Inspiration glacier until the knife edge summit ridge is reached. The knife edge ridge is an exciting end to this climb to reach the summit of one of the most beautiful perches in the North Cascades!
Total stats:
8 Miles, 7000’ elevation gain
When to climb?
April - August, conditions dependent
Itinerary:
The team’s start time will largely depend on the fitness level of the members. Generally, we aim for a start time around 5AM and hope to return by 4PM that same day!
Interested in skiing off a major summit?
With our services, clients who possess strong skiing abilities have the option to ski the sulphide glacier of Shuksan. We will carry your skis and boots to the bottom of the summit block if you do not have an alpine touring set-up. With this option, you have the ability to enjoy a blissful ski descent of a major cascade peak.
Pricing:
$500.00
