Mount Fernow Climber's Log

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Snowslogger

Snowslogger - Dec 5, 2023 9:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2007

Fernow with Chris  Sucess!

First climb with my friend Chris. In to Leroy Basin and a beautiful camp site with a great view of Glacier Peak. Then the somewhat convoluted route up and around, past a tarn, down and across the snowfield by the Gloomy Glacier, up through the cannonhole and to the top. Fun trip. Will need to return to climb 7FJ and Maude.

markhadland@gmail.com

markhadland@gmail.com - Sep 8, 2021 4:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2021

c2c summit  Sucess!

Super c2c summit with Daria, Michael, and Saulius. My 9th Bulger.
https://hikingwithhadland.com/2021/09/05/mount-fernow-09-03-2021/

Matt Lemke

Matt Lemke - Jul 20, 2017 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2017

11 Bulgars in one trip  Sucess!

Did as part of my big Glacier Peak Wilderness Trip where we climbed Emerald, Cardinal (including its south peak), Saska, Pinnacle, South Spectacle Butte, Fernow, Copper, Flora, Martin, Bonanza and Dark Peaks. 9 days, 78.5 miles, and 44,300 feet gain!

ZakG

ZakG - Apr 25, 2017 1:19 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2014

From Leroy Basin  Sucess!

We camped at the 7700 ft col. Beautiful weather but much longer route than I was planning for, dropping into the Entiat drainage and finishing on the top of the East ridge. I sat around camp that evening while Jason climbed 7FJ solo. I was too tired.

gimpilator

gimpilator - Oct 6, 2015 1:12 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2015

Seven Fingered Jack, Fernow, Maude, North Spectacle Butte, Freezer, Ice Box, Carne  Sucess!

A 4 day trip with Heather right after she returned from her speed record hike of the Appalachian Trail. We did Fernow the second day via the tarn and keyhole route from Phelps Creek. Check out the trip report for more details.

seano

seano - Jul 4, 2014 4:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2014

Traverse from Copper  Sucess!

Mostly 3rd class with some 4th here and there, and the usual chossy and rotten Entiat rock. ~1h50 from Copper's summit. Descended Copper Basin and bushwhacked around the mine reclamation, which is not only obnoxious but not allowed. Trip report.

relic

relic - Sep 18, 2011 11:10 am

From Leroy Basin  Sucess!

Long but fun route.

setrent - Sep 28, 2010 9:24 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2010

Leroy Creek  Sucess!

Snow over rock made going slow. Great viewpoint if somewhat of a loose scramble.

BKW

BKW - Aug 10, 2009 12:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009

East Ridge from Holden  Sucess!

Setting out at 2pm our aim was to be back in Holden in time to catch the bus the next day at 1pm. Consequently we had to camp well above Copper basin. We found scenic camping spot on a flat section of heathery meadow at about 7,700 feet on the entiat side of the east ridge. The scramble route from this side is staight forward and we were at the summit at dawn the next morning. We made it back in plenty of time. The route from this side is direct and very scenic as you spend a good amount of time on the entiat side of the ridge. The downside is the long ferry ride.

Pantilat

Pantilat - Sep 5, 2007 6:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007

Maude-Fernow-7FJ Speed Climb  Sucess!

Fernow-Maude-7FJ Speed Climb record of 11:13.
http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/712827/page/1#Post712827

YEM

YEM - Aug 21, 2007 2:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2007

Leroy Basin  Sucess!

It took two trips, but I finally got revenge on Fernow. I first planned to climb Maude, 7FJ and Fernow in 3 days. After the first two, Fernow's routefinding was too time consuming. I first went to the 7700 col and found it to be melted out and terribly steep for a solo climber. Many more rambles later, I found the route up the mountain, but too late in the day. My 2 day return included a camp at the lake with up close views of Glacier Peak and a moderate scramble. By far the best views in the Entiats. Worth all of the effort.

Andy Dewey

Andy Dewey - Aug 20, 2007 11:03 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2007

Route Climbed: Leroy Creek Basin  Sucess!

Started from Phelps Creek trailhead at 5:30AM, summited, camped in Leroy Creek Basin. Planned on 7FJ the next day but rain changed my mind. Loose rock is terrible on the descent...took me 3.5 hrs up from camp and over 5 hours down!

ranjack

ranjack - Apr 11, 2005 2:31 pm

Route Climbed: Leroy Basin Date Climbed: August 2004  Sucess!

I did this as a day climb and started out at 5am from the Phelps Creek trailhead for about 12 hours on the trail. Finding the "hole-in-the-rock" for the crossover to the East Ridge finish was a treat. I checked out the Copper Basin and full East Ridge approach a week earlier after climbing Bonanza Peak and got as far as the ridge above the basin for a close look - not bad, but I found the wilderness experience to be much nicer via Leroy. Plus, the Leroy route can be completed in a long day if you are in shape and have done your route-finding homework.

Blakester

Blakester - Feb 14, 2005 8:58 pm

Route Climbed: Copper Creek Date Climbed: August '04  Sucess!

From reading and hearing about the Leroy Creek Route, I'd recomend coming in from Holden and Copper Basin.

cascadeclimber1978

cascadeclimber1978 - Nov 13, 2004 1:59 pm

Route Climbed: South Shoulder Date Climbed: September 25, 2004  Sucess!

Great Climb. I camped in the upper Leroy Creek Basin. Olny problem encountered was some loose rock on the shoulder. Summit views excellent.

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