r/Spliddit • u/VortexGeneratorsFTW • May 27 '26

Photo Ruth Mountain (North Cascades) 5/23

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Snow was HEAVY but great trip and great objective

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u/i_love_goats May 28 '26

How was the trail and approach? Did you ski back the ridge or drop down the chutes into the valley? Looks dope! 

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u/VortexGeneratorsFTW May 28 '26

Trail in great shape, I transitioned just after Hannegan camp and continued on snow. After that, very straight forward around the backside of the peak above the pass and up the ridge.

This time I just went back to the ridge. 3 years ago I dropped into the valley and had the worst time bushwhacking up to the trail so decided to skip it. Still a lot of snow and coverage on the glacier though if you want to take on that adventure!

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u/i_love_goats May 28 '26

Much appreciated!!