Josh Lewis - Aug 5, 2011 1:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2011
A good day out
I went with Gimpilator and Joe which we had a fun climb up, made it up in 5 hours, and 3 hours down. Stellar weather!
fjes6 - Aug 4, 2011 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2011
Great Vista
Not bad at all, great views of Shuksan.
gimpilator - Aug 4, 2011 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2011
I've wanted this one for years
A nice easy glacier climb.
Bluecube22 - Jan 11, 2011 9:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2004
on the summit Solo
This was my first climb ever I stayed on the summit solo for 2 1/2days during that time spent up there I seen over 100 goats on the Nooksak Ridge.during the night I seen the Perseid meteor shower and herd Mount Shucksan north face ice avalanche off what a wake up call.I think I left something in my pants.I know it sounds far fetched but that was one of my best experiences in. the mountains.
Climbed this twice and spent the night on the summit both times. Second time made the traverse to Icy Peak - highly recommended.
project360 - Oct 14, 2009 11:52 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2008
Ruth... you got me thinking
Need to start seeing other mountains than climbing Baker 4 times in a summer...
geosean - Oct 6, 2009 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2008
What a beauty!
Whiteout beset us until we cramponed up at the small rock at the toe of the glacier. As soon as we set foot on the ice the clouds cleared and we were left with a beautiful day and a magnificent climb!
geosean - Oct 6, 2009 8:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2009
Many crevasses this fall
Large crevasses crossing the whole route blocked my passage. See my trip report "Failed on Ruth" for details.
mvs - Jun 20, 2009 7:20 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2003
Beautiful fall climb
With Carlos Pessoa. Climbed an icy glacier including some crevasse jumping! Really wonderful day trip.
nickmech - Dec 29, 2008 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Ruth Glacier
Great little mountain for noobs. In clouds with poor visibility I took my 17 yr. old daughter to summit. It is a short glacier but many crevasses were open so bring a light rope if you want. On other times I have had great views of backside if Shuksan.
gcap - Aug 27, 2008 11:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
hennegan pass, august 2008
the GF's first glacier - fun times, love this hike.
metasyn11 - Aug 19, 2008 12:16 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
Ruth Glacier
Indeed a beautiful climb. Roped up on the glacier but probably didn't need to.. snow was firm and crevasses few and easily avoided. Ice axe and crampons were definitely useful. One of the best views I can recollect.
Travis_ - Aug 17, 2008 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
crzyjt - Jul 15, 2007 1:09 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2007
hannegan pass
Didn't quite make it to the glacier. My partner wasn't feeling well and bailed at the pass. I pushed on, but had trouble following the trail, and I bailed as clouds and weather approached. Looked like a fun climb I may return to someday.
no success. we got socked in at the top of the ridge above hannegan (sp?) pass. very lovely. wish we could have seen some of the views though. we got close. the steep hill that goes down the the pass is rediculous when it's just wet and no snow. slippery, muddy, rooty mess. i wish i had snow to do some kick steps. oh well. quite an adventure...a cold, dark, rainy adventure. thats how i like my adventures in washington
DBaker - Jan 25, 2007 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2006
Crappy Weather
It rained for the entire approach, then snowed for the entire climb. Visability was little more than 100ft most of the time. Summit after about 5 hours. Old Goretex jacket offically no longer waterproof.
ren - Aug 26, 2006 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2006
Route Climbed: Standard
Spent the night on the saddle before Ruth. Thunder storm but awoke to a beautiful morning. Love the N. Cascades. Will return to do Icy peak.
Norman - Aug 19, 2006 3:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2006
Ruth Mountain
Nick and I climbed Ruth on our way back out from trying for Challenger. We climbed up onto the Ruth Arm with superb views in every direction. We had an extra day, so we bivied on a flat spot in the trees. We had the mountain all to ourselves.
Snidely Whiplash - Feb 23, 2006 5:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 1991
Route Climbed: North slope from Hannegan Pass
Four hours from car to summit. A great summit close to the road, easily doable in a day. The most amazing views of the Price Glacier on Mt. Shuksan.
Josh Lewis - Aug 5, 2011 1:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2011
A good day outI went with Gimpilator and Joe which we had a fun climb up, made it up in 5 hours, and 3 hours down. Stellar weather!
fjes6 - Aug 4, 2011 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2011
Great VistaNot bad at all, great views of Shuksan.
gimpilator - Aug 4, 2011 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2011
I've wanted this one for yearsA nice easy glacier climb.
Bluecube22 - Jan 11, 2011 9:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2004
on the summit SoloThis was my first climb ever I stayed on the summit solo for 2 1/2days during that time spent up there I seen over 100 goats on the Nooksak Ridge.during the night I seen the Perseid meteor shower and herd Mount Shucksan north face ice avalanche off what a wake up call.I think I left something in my pants.I know it sounds far fetched but that was one of my best experiences in. the mountains.
ExcitableBoy - Dec 28, 2010 9:34 am
Ruth Glacier - Icy Peak traverseClimbed this twice and spent the night on the summit both times. Second time made the traverse to Icy Peak - highly recommended.
project360 - Oct 14, 2009 11:52 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2008
Ruth... you got me thinkingNeed to start seeing other mountains than climbing Baker 4 times in a summer...
geosean - Oct 6, 2009 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2008
What a beauty!Whiteout beset us until we cramponed up at the small rock at the toe of the glacier. As soon as we set foot on the ice the clouds cleared and we were left with a beautiful day and a magnificent climb!
geosean - Oct 6, 2009 8:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2009
Many crevasses this fallLarge crevasses crossing the whole route blocked my passage. See my trip report "Failed on Ruth" for details.
mvs - Jun 20, 2009 7:20 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2003
Beautiful fall climbWith Carlos Pessoa. Climbed an icy glacier including some crevasse jumping! Really wonderful day trip.
nickmech - Dec 29, 2008 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Ruth GlacierGreat little mountain for noobs. In clouds with poor visibility I took my 17 yr. old daughter to summit. It is a short glacier but many crevasses were open so bring a light rope if you want. On other times I have had great views of backside if Shuksan.
gcap - Aug 27, 2008 11:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
hennegan pass, august 2008the GF's first glacier - fun times, love this hike.
metasyn11 - Aug 19, 2008 12:16 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
Ruth GlacierIndeed a beautiful climb. Roped up on the glacier but probably didn't need to.. snow was firm and crevasses few and easily avoided. Ice axe and crampons were definitely useful. One of the best views I can recollect.
Travis_ - Aug 17, 2008 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
Beautiful glacier climbA great climb and first glacier for me and Chris. Hot but amazing day. I loved the glacier and views. Here are some of my photos. http://www.summitpost.org/album/432451/ruth-mountain-album.html
crzyjt - Jul 15, 2007 1:09 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2007
hannegan passDidn't quite make it to the glacier. My partner wasn't feeling well and bailed at the pass. I pushed on, but had trouble following the trail, and I bailed as clouds and weather approached. Looked like a fun climb I may return to someday.
tkoooooooooo - Jul 7, 2007 8:20 pm
milky weatherno success. we got socked in at the top of the ridge above hannegan (sp?) pass. very lovely. wish we could have seen some of the views though. we got close. the steep hill that goes down the the pass is rediculous when it's just wet and no snow. slippery, muddy, rooty mess. i wish i had snow to do some kick steps. oh well. quite an adventure...a cold, dark, rainy adventure. thats how i like my adventures in washington
Pantilat - Jun 20, 2007 2:50 am
GlacierOne of the best views in the Cacades
DBaker - Jan 25, 2007 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2006
Crappy WeatherIt rained for the entire approach, then snowed for the entire climb. Visability was little more than 100ft most of the time. Summit after about 5 hours. Old Goretex jacket offically no longer waterproof.
ren - Aug 26, 2006 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2006
Route Climbed: StandardSpent the night on the saddle before Ruth. Thunder storm but awoke to a beautiful morning. Love the N. Cascades. Will return to do Icy peak.
Norman - Aug 19, 2006 3:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2006
Ruth MountainNick and I climbed Ruth on our way back out from trying for Challenger. We climbed up onto the Ruth Arm with superb views in every direction. We had an extra day, so we bivied on a flat spot in the trees. We had the mountain all to ourselves.
Snidely Whiplash - Feb 23, 2006 5:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 1991
Route Climbed: North slope from Hannegan PassFour hours from car to summit. A great summit close to the road, easily doable in a day. The most amazing views of the Price Glacier on Mt. Shuksan.