- Mount Shuksan - Wikipedia
Mount Shuksan ( ˈ ʃ ə k s ɪn ) is a glaciated massif [3] in the North Cascades National Park Shuksan rises in Whatcom County, Washington immediately to the east of Mount Baker, and 11 6 miles (18 7 km) south of the Canada–US border
- Mount Shuksan : Climbing, Hiking Mountaineering : SummitPost
The mountain's name Shuksan comes from the Native American (Lummi tribe) word šéqsən, which means "high peak" Shuksan is located in the North Cascades National Park at the edge of the Mount Baker Scenic Byway
- Mount Shuksan - Washington Trails Association
Successful summit of Shuksan on Labor Day weekend via Sulphide glacier Day 1: Started around 2pm with our party of 4 About a 5 hour hike to camp, 5 miles, 4500ft Beautiful views of Baker and Baker lake on the way up About a mile from camp, the trail turns North and becomes a climber’s trail heading straight toward the glacier
- WA100: A Washington Geotourism Website
Visitors new to Washington may never have heard of Mount Shuksan, but it is one of North America’s most iconic peaks Situated on the western flank of the rugged North Cascades National Park, the mountain is capped by glaciers and surrounded by picturesque alpine lakes and meadows
- Mount Shuksan Sulphide Glacier - The Mountaineers
The Mount Shuksan summit, climbing route, camps, and part of approach are within North Cascades National Park Visit the land manager's website (link below) for current permit information Take special care on the summit pyramid gully because of loose rock and multiple parties
- Mt. Shuksan - Everything Mountains
Mount Shuksan is a glaciated massif located in North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington Standing at 9,131 feet (2,783 meters), it is renowned for its dramatic summit pyramid and extensive glacial systems, including the Sulphide and Crystal Glaciers
- Climbing Conditions - Mt. Shuksan - North Cascades National Park (U. S . . .
The trail is soggy for the first 2+ miles, and there is an abrupt snow line at 4200' elevation Over a foot of fresh snow has compacted to 6-8" of wet snow that is coating Shuksan from tip to tail The summit pyramid looks to be a snow climb with little rock showing
- Climb Mt. Shuksan | North Cascades | Pacific Alpine Guides
One of the Northwest's most iconic peaks Mt Shuksan (9,127') is one of the most photographed peaks in the North Cascades, with over 3000' of relief above treeline, complete with cascading icefall glaciers, and steep rock faces
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