Area guide

Washington Pass

High-quality alpine rock climbing in Washington's North Cascades.

Washington Pass offers approachable roadside alpine climbing among the granite spires of the eastern North Cascades.

Routes

Climbs in Washington Pass

5.8 trad

Southwest Rib

South Early Winters Spire

A classic 800 ft granite climb in Washington Pass, with the iconic bear hug pitch, the intimidating nervous nelly pitch, and the shark fin descent!