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Arrowhead via E Ridge

The first mile followed the railroad tracks. I kept worrying that I wouldn't hear the train as it approached from behind.
Image of The first mile followed the railroad tracks. I kept worrying that I wouldn't hear the train as it approached from behind.
Heading up the east ridge of Arrowhead. The views started here.
Image of Heading up the east ridge of Arrowhead. The views started here.
Date: 2011/12/16
Trip type: scramble
Elevation gain: approx. 3,280 feet
USGS quad: Mount Howard
Reference: Route map
Car-to-car time: 6 hours 5 minutes
On the summit looking east down the Yakima Valley.
Image of On the summit looking east down the Yakima Valley.
Avalanche chutes! The SW shoulder of Rock Mountain.
Image of Avalanche chutes! The SW shoulder of Rock Mountain.
Bulls Tooth and Sasha Peak behind Doughgob Mountain
Image of Bulls Tooth and Sasha Peak behind Doughgob Mountain
The rolling NE arms of Jim Hill Mountain.
Image of The rolling NE arms of Jim Hill Mountain.
Leaving the summit.
Image of Leaving the summit.
Descending the forested slope between the ridge and railroad.
Image of Descending the forested slope between the ridge and railroad.
The train tracks seemed much longer on the way back.
Image of The train tracks seemed much longer on the way back.
Copyright © 2011 Gabriel Deal.