Sloan Peak

Sloan Peak

Sloan Peak at sunset, taken from Mount Pugh
Highest point
Elevation 7,835 ft (2,388 m) [1]
Prominence 3,875 ft (1,181 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°02′29″N 121°20′25″W / 48.041452561°N 121.340244567°W / 48.041452561; -121.340244567Coordinates: 48°02′29″N 121°20′25″W / 48.041452561°N 121.340244567°W / 48.041452561; -121.340244567 [2]
Geography
Location Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range North Cascades
Topo map USGS Sloan Peak
Climbing
First ascent July 30, 1921 by Harry Bedal, Nels Skaar[3]
Easiest route Snow climb/rock scramble, class 3

Sloan Peak is a mountain in the North Cascades of Washington state. It rises about 40 miles (64 km) east of Everett, Washington and 12 miles southwest of Glacier Peak, one of the Cascade stratovolcanoes. It is located, between the north and south forks of Sauk River, in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness. The summit is situated about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of the Mountain Loop Highway.

Sloan Peak has been called the "Matterhorn of the Cascades" for its sharp, high peak, which is accentuated by its impressive local relief and its isolated position west of the Cascade crest. It is easily visible from many locations in the North Cascades. On both the east and southwest sides, Sloan's summit rises more than one vertical mile (1.6 km) above the valley floor in less than two horizontal miles (3.2 km).

The standard route on the peak climbs the South Face and Upper West Face, but it is also known as the "Corkscrew Route" due to its winding nature.[3] It starts on the north side of the peak, and traverses the Sloan Glacier to reach the east edge of the South Face; the route then continues to turn around the peak to reach the summit via the Upper West Face. The usual approach is via Forest Service Road No. 48 and Forest Service Trail No. 649. The trail crosses the North Fork of the Sauk River, and no bridge is provided, although a log may be present. The total elevation gain of the route is 5,935 feet (1,809 m). It involves snow and glacier climbing and some rock scrambling (class 3). Other more technical routes exist on Sloan's other faces.

History

Sloan Peak was first climbed by Harry Bedal and Nels Skaar on July 30, 1921, via the Corkscrew Route.

References

  1. 1 2 "Sloan Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  2. ↑ "Sloan Peak". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey.
  3. 1 2 Beckey, Fred W. (2000). Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1, Columbia River to Stevens Pass (3rd ed.). Mountaineers Books. pp. 90ff. ISBN 0-89886-577-8.


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