This was my first hike in the Verlot area. The day was miserable at the trailhead but after 30 switchbacks we were above the worst of it. I counted 62 in total. That's right 62 switchbacks! Pilchuck, 3Fingers, Whitehorse, Whitechuck, Sloan, and Delcampo, all had clouds around the base or coming off the summit. beautiful.
gimpilator - Oct 24, 2007 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2007
Snow
I got off work early so I called Gareth for a last-minute hike. Some people coming down said to watch out for 3 feet of snow on the summit but it turned out to be only half that much. Not a cloud in the sky. Lovely!
osatrik - Sep 1, 2006 6:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 1994
Standard Route
The OSAT Car Camp went up Dickerman. I remember laying out a dozen cameras for some poor passer-by to take all of our pictures together, once with each camera!
gimpilator - Jun 30, 2006 2:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2006
Patchy Snow
The snow was a bit patchy above 4500 feet but nothing gaiters couldn't handle. Good to be back on one of my favorite hikes. Spectacular views!
binersrcool - May 1, 2006 5:29 am Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2006
Snowy snowy!!!
Steep, climb, especially for the last 1000 feet. Foggy, but big four peeked out of the clouds a few times to say hi. Wicked cornice at the summit. Crampons were a must. Glissading down was a blast.
A good trail to some great views. In the winter at about 4500 feet right off the trail, there is a nice frozen waterfall if your in the mood for some Washington ice.
We originally planned to climb Pilchuck on this day, but for some reason kept driving to Dickerman. This was a very fun hike that had views of mountains not visible from the I-90 corridor, my usual hiking location.
Fun hike even though the incline is relentless. It's steady, so it felt easier. The last set of switchbacks were killer, but we made it! Views of Mt Baker, Glacier Peak and so many mountain ranges. I went with Alainna, who was attacked by a giant fly at the end... wiping our her energy. Ha ha ha!
Route Climbed: Main trail from Mt. Loop Highway Date Climbed: June 1978, May 1979
Snow past the meadows on both trips. 4,000 ft. in 4 miles is always a great challenge, especially when bringing along new hikers. Along with Mt. Pilchuck, this was my first introduction to the world of hiking in the Mt. Loop Highway area of the Cascades. The views were enough to bait me for life.
Route Climbed: winter route Date Climbed: May 8, 2004
Great hike. Snowshoes not necessary, but an ice axe would have been nice. Many holes to watch out for, so be careful. It will be fun to try this one in the summer.
Curtissimo - Dec 20, 2008 4:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 1999
up with Magellanparticularly great page for another great mountain, A!
lukic - Sep 10, 2008 11:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2008
Beautiful viewsPerfect weather and a gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains. Highly recommended hike.
BKW - Apr 4, 2008 7:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
StandardThis was my first hike in the Verlot area. The day was miserable at the trailhead but after 30 switchbacks we were above the worst of it. I counted 62 in total. That's right 62 switchbacks! Pilchuck, 3Fingers, Whitehorse, Whitechuck, Sloan, and Delcampo, all had clouds around the base or coming off the summit. beautiful.
gimpilator - Oct 24, 2007 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2007
SnowI got off work early so I called Gareth for a last-minute hike. Some people coming down said to watch out for 3 feet of snow on the summit but it turned out to be only half that much. Not a cloud in the sky. Lovely!
Doehle - Sep 25, 2007 5:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2007
standardgood hike
osatrik - Sep 1, 2006 6:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 1994
Standard RouteThe OSAT Car Camp went up Dickerman. I remember laying out a dozen cameras for some poor passer-by to take all of our pictures together, once with each camera!
gimpilator - Jun 30, 2006 2:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2006
Patchy SnowThe snow was a bit patchy above 4500 feet but nothing gaiters couldn't handle. Good to be back on one of my favorite hikes. Spectacular views!
binersrcool - May 1, 2006 5:29 am Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2006
Snowy snowy!!!Steep, climb, especially for the last 1000 feet. Foggy, but big four peeked out of the clouds a few times to say hi. Wicked cornice at the summit. Crampons were a must. Glissading down was a blast.
setrent - Dec 23, 2005 12:54 am
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: VariousA good trail to some great views. In the winter at about 4500 feet right off the trail, there is a nice frozen waterfall if your in the mood for some Washington ice.
dyscti - Sep 21, 2005 12:30 am
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: 2004We originally planned to climb Pilchuck on this day, but for some reason kept driving to Dickerman. This was a very fun hike that had views of mountains not visible from the I-90 corridor, my usual hiking location.
dicey - Sep 4, 2005 1:10 pm
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: October 30, 2002sunny, views
Bicyclebob - Aug 22, 2005 12:22 am
Route Climbed: Main trail Date Climbed: 21AUGUST2005Second peak in two days! The blueberries are perfect and so was the weather. The surrounding crags are spectacular.
pokeystik - Aug 11, 2005 12:41 am
Date Climbed: October 3, 2004Fun hike even though the incline is relentless. It's steady, so it felt easier. The last set of switchbacks were killer, but we made it! Views of Mt Baker, Glacier Peak and so many mountain ranges. I went with Alainna, who was attacked by a giant fly at the end... wiping our her energy. Ha ha ha!
gimpilator - Jul 26, 2005 2:15 pm
Route Climbed: Main trail from Mt. Loop HighwayNice alpine meadows with wildflowers and a gorgeous 360 degree view of snow topped craggy peaks. Highly recomended!
jdavies212 - Apr 25, 2005 2:16 am
Route Climbed: Main trail from Mt. Loop Highway Date Climbed: June 1978, May 1979Snow past the meadows on both trips. 4,000 ft. in 4 miles is always a great challenge, especially when bringing along new hikers. Along with Mt. Pilchuck, this was my first introduction to the world of hiking in the Mt. Loop Highway area of the Cascades. The views were enough to bait me for life.
Andy Dewey - Jan 31, 2005 10:34 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: June 28, 2003Awesome day, incredible views - especially of Big Four and Glacier Peak!
Dundeel - Sep 22, 2004 11:58 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: 1980sjtostenr - May 9, 2004 3:20 pm
Route Climbed: winter route Date Climbed: May 8, 2004Great hike. Snowshoes not necessary, but an ice axe would have been nice. Many holes to watch out for, so be careful. It will be fun to try this one in the summer.
jverschuyl - Oct 24, 2003 10:01 am
Route Climbed: near the trail route Date Climbed: March 03, 2003Beautiful views, snowshoes were hardly necessary due to dense snow conditions. Reminded me why I love the cascades so much, you could see forever.
D Smith - Nov 24, 2002 10:50 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: November 24, 2002Beautiful clear day with great views of Baker, Glacier Peak, and the surrounding peaks. Nice to get out of the fog in Seattle for a change ;-)
Snow from meadows upward.