Washington Pass

Chris had Labor Day weekend off from climbing, so we took a long weekend up to Washington Pass just east of North Cascades NP to do some climbing of our own. It was the first multi-pitch trad climb I've ever done. I'm a little disappointed with myself that I only lead one pitch, but I'll write if off as having a cold. Although I'm still wondering about working up my nerve for next time. It feels so much more exposed up there!

This is Chris climbing up to Liberty Bell. It gets to be a much a harrier scramble after this, but I was too afraid to pull out my camera at that point lest it get hit by tumbling rocks.

This is the start of the Becky Route, a nice easy three pitches with a bit of a scramble to the top. It was a great intro to trad climbing.

For reference, this is what we were climbing up, but on the less serious looking backside. Liberty Bell is the big one to the right, then Concord Tower, North Early Winter Spire and South Early Winter Spire. This is just outside of North Cascades NP, just east (or really at) Washington Pass.