Saska Peak Climber's Log
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| relic | Approach by ski  | |
| Climbed in Spring 2012, along with Pinnacle, during a multi-day ski trip, as part of my continuing project to traverse and climb a number of Chelan and Entiat area peaks by using spring ski approaches. With Saska’s scree covered in steep snow, I actually elected to get onto the south-southwest ridge and climbed it’s crest to the top; I would rate this class 3+, with fun exposure on the narrow crest – sometimes a crested cornice, sometimes a knife-edge rock ridge, with steep looking drop-offs on both sides… but maybe it was just the ski boots making it seem like real climbing. Will post a few photos soon. | |
| Posted Dec 29, 2012 12:04 pm | ||
| gimpilator | Cardinal, Saska, Emerald Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2012 | |
| After 8 miles of approach I realized that I had left my glacier goggles in the car. Facing 2 more days of heavy sun and snow travel, I made Inuit style snow goggles out of available materials. Although these were not ideal, my eyes went unharmed. We knew it was going to be hot so we didn't bring a tent or use bivy sacks. Alexei and I climbed Cardinal and Saska on the second day. On the third day we climbed Emerald before heading out. Saska was my 25th Bulger peak. | |
| Posted Jul 9, 2012 1:00 am | ||
| Flanders | Less scree than expected Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007 | |
| Similar views found on Cardinal - the initial gully scramble is full of loose, slippery rock. | |
| Posted Aug 17, 2007 8:19 pm | ||
| Brian Jenkins | More scree? Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007 | |
| With Flanders, trip report coming soon. | |
| Posted Aug 12, 2007 2:16 pm | ||
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