Similar to
Mt. Maude, Gardner Mountain has been a trip I've wanted to do for a few years but it's never been a high-enough priority to actually schedule it. When Ben randomly suggested it this week and didn't mind the long driving day it seemed like a smart choice. It'll be snow free and an even quicker trip in a few weeks. No cars at the TH in the morning or afternoon, didn't see a single person...
- Approximately 30 blowdowns from TH to Gardner Meadows.
- Essentially snow free to Gardner Meadows. On the climb: soft and unconsolidated snow, from 3" to 3' deep and melting fast. Easy to posthole to the ground; probably snow free in a few weeks. Used pole and axe, spikes not needed.
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| First trip to the Chelan-Sawtooth for 2017 |
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| Along the Wolf Creek trail |
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| Wolf Creek |
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| Baby aspens on the way to Gardner Meadows |
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| Glacier lilies in Gardner Meadows |
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| The route up Gardner: go 3000' straight up |
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| About halfway up Gardner; Ben's photo |
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| Gardner Mountain summit 8898' |
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| Chelan-Sawtooth, Wenatchee, Entiat/Glacier Peak, North Cascade ranges, from the summit of Gardner |
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| Dome Peak, Chikamin Glacier |
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| Bonanza and Dark Peak, Glacier Peak beyond |
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| Gardner Mountain breccia |
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| More breccia |
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| Nice full halo |
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| Cruising back down Wolf Creek; Ben's photo |
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