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Mount Adams
Mount Adams (Pahto / Klickitat)
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Information
- Elevation
- 3.743 m
- Country
- Amerika Serikat (US)
- Location / Range
- Cascade Range, Mount Adams Wilderness, Washington (dekat Mount St. Helens & Mount Rainier)
- Mountain type
- Stratovolcano (Cascade Volcanic Arc; gunung tertinggi kedua di Negara Bagian Washington)
- Volcanic?
- Yes — volcano
- Coordinates
- 46.2024, -121.4909
- Difficulty
- Sedang–berat (jalur South Spur non-teknis tapi melelahkan: ±6.600 ft tanjakan salju; rute glasier lain teknis)
- Best Season
- Akhir Mei–awal September (musim panas; salju masih cukup untuk glisade saat turun)
- Permits & Rules
- Wajib Mount Adams Climbing Activity Pass untuk mendaki di atas 7.000 ft (2.130 m) antara 1 Mei–30 September; sebagian jalur melintasi tanah Yakama Nation
- Hazards
- Penyakit ketinggian, cuaca berubah cepat & angin, jatuh saat glisade, rockfall di jalur lebih tinggi, rekahan & serac pada rute glasier teknis (Adams Glacier)
Description
Mount Adams (3,743 m / 12,281 ft) is a stratovolcano in Washington's Cascade Range and the state's second-highest peak after Rainier—part of the volcanic arc formed by subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate. Twelve named glaciers descend its slopes, yet its most popular line, the South Spur (South Climb), is comparatively non-technical: climbers ascend from the Cold Springs trailhead past the 'Lunch Counter' (about 2,740 m), a common overnight camp, then grind up long snow slopes over the 'Piker's Peak' false summit to the true top. The roughly 6,600 ft of gain makes it strenuous even without advanced alpine skills—ice axe and crampons are still required, and many climbers finish the descent with long glissades. Other routes such as the North Ridge and the Adams Glacier are far more technical. Climbing above 7,000 ft in summer requires a Climbing Activity Pass.
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Routes
Adams Glacier
Sangat berat–ekstrem (rute es teknis klasik Cascade)One of the most aesthetic and demanding ice routes in the Cascades, following the iconic glacier on the northwest side through seracs, crevasses, and steep ice. For experienced alpinists with full technical glacier skills only; far removed from the 'snow slog' character of the South Spur.
North Ridge
Berat (alpinisme sedang; lebih teknis & sepi)A much quieter, more challenging line on the north side, mixing rock ridge and snow/ice with greater exposure. Requires better ice-climbing skills and route-finding; suited to experienced climbers seeking a challenge beyond the standard route.
South Spur / South Climb (Rute Standar)
Sedang–berat (non-teknis tapi melelahkan; ice axe & crampon wajib)The most popular route, ascending from the Cold Springs trailhead (about 1,770 m). Many climbers overnight at the 'Lunch Counter' (about 2,740 m) and make a pre-dawn summit push. Above the Lunch Counter, long snow slopes climb to the 'Piker's Peak' false summit (~3,500 m) before a final ridge to the true top. The roughly 6,600 ft (2,010 m) of gain makes it strenuous despite needing no advanced alpine skills; on descent many climbers make long glissades down the snow. A Climbing Activity Pass is required above 7,000 ft from 1 May–30 September.
Climbing Experiences
Mount Adams (3,743 m) in Washington is mostly climbed via the South Spur/South Climb: camp at the 'Lunch Counter', a long snow push over the 'Piker's Peak' false summit, then long glissades on descent. Climbers stress stamina, the above-7,000 ft permit, and fast-changing weather.
References
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