I made it about 7000ft (~2100m) up the West face and North face of Mt Adams (12,274 feet, ~ 3750m) in Washington on multiple occasions. Any higher and I would have needed a permit that I didn’t have.
It was so nice up there, though quite cold even in late August.
They were beautiful hikes (Muddy Meadows and Riley Creek) that I do recommend, but I give a huge warning for sure as they both gain altitude really quickly and are quite difficult.
I was really winded really quickly once I passed about 6000 feet (~1800m) due to my crappy lungs (they’ve been through a lot of disease) but it was worth it for the views.
I made it about 7000ft (~2100m) up the West face and North face of Mt Adams (12,274 feet, ~ 3750m) in Washington on multiple occasions. Any higher and I would have needed a permit that I didn’t have.
It was so nice up there, though quite cold even in late August.
They were beautiful hikes (Muddy Meadows and Riley Creek) that I do recommend, but I give a huge warning for sure as they both gain altitude really quickly and are quite difficult.
I was really winded really quickly once I passed about 6000 feet (~1800m) due to my crappy lungs (they’ve been through a lot of disease) but it was worth it for the views.
Here’s a pic from my first trip up the north face of Mt Adams. I sat next to that pond for almost an hour catching my breath because my face started to feel all fuzzy.
I’m going to do these hikes again and again until I’m ready to climb Mt Adams to the top.
Amazing view! And good luck with climbing it :)