North America, United States, Washington, Cascade Mountains, Northwest Mox Peak, Chilliwacks, West Ridge

Publication Year: 1965.

Northwest Mox Peak, Chilliwacks, West Ridge. A third ascent and new route was done on the northwest Mox Peak by Dan Hendricks, Bill Van de Graaff, Marilyn Loranger, and me on August 13. This route begins nearly at the top of the highest snow finger on the northwest side of the peak, above a large schrund. From here a slightly ascending traverse is made across the face of a huge subsidiary tower (exposed 3rd class) to the prominent notch between it and the true west ridge of the peak. This ridge is then climbed mostly on the crest and occasionally on the north side. Nylon webbing runners are very useful for protection on this long exposed arête; a few pitons are needed also.

Stan Jensen, The Mountaineers