Eldorado Peak or Sherman Peak (overnight training trip for Ptarmigan Traverse)

THIS MEETUP IS MEANT AS A TRAINING TRIP FOR THE PARTICIPANTS ON THE PTARMIGAN TRAVERSE MEETUP THAT I'M HOSTING JULY 2-6. PRIORITY GOES TO PEOPLE ON THE PTARMIGAN TRAVERSE MEETUP, BUT MAY CONSIDER ADDING OTHERS. YOU WILL BE INITIALLY WAITLISTED, BUT I WILL ADD THOSE APPROPRIATE FOR THE TRIP

Please read the following:

Eldorado Peak:
Stats:
Elevation: 8,876 feet
Elevation Gain: 6,768 ft
Distance: 13 miles

Resources:
Eldorado Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier — The Mountaineers
Route: Inspiration Glacier: Eldorado Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
GPS link (or others on Peakbagger) [Ascent of Eldorado Peak on 2024-06-22 - Peakbagger.com](https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=2546914)

Sherman Peak, and possibly Mt Baker (backup option)
Sherman Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
Route: Easton Glacier
Easton Glacier : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
GPS Link: [Ascent of Sherman Peak on 2020-07-19 - Peakbagger.com](https://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=1431521)

The Plan:

Friday, June 20.
I plan to drive to the ranger station in Marblemount to try to secure overnight permits for Eldorado Peak. These permits are walk-up only. I will communicate to the group if I can secure overnight permits for the Eldorado Peak climb for Saturday night. If I can't, then we switch to climbing Sherman Peak instead. Either way, I will communicate with the group what the plan will be by Friday afternoon.

TRANSPORTATION WILL BE UP TO EVERYONE ON THE TRIP. FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO OTHER S ON THE TRIP IF YOU NEED A RIDE. FEEL FREE TO COORDINATE THIS IN THE COMMENTS OR BY MESSAGING PEOPLE IN THE GROUP. FOR EITHER OPTION, THE SCHEDULE AND GEAR LIST WILL BE THE SAME. YOU CAN DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO CAMP AT THE TRAILHEAD FRIDAY EVENING OR DRIVE TO THE TRAILHEAD SATURDAY MORNING.

Saturday, June 21
5:30 AM Meet at the trailhead. If this time is too early, we can adjust the time accordingly. Keep in mind that an earlier start with cooler conditions will be better, safer, and more comfortable for our hike in.

6 AM. Start our hike in.
We should arrive at our camp by early to mid-afternoon. If we have time, and conditions are safe, we can attempt the summit of Eldorado on Saturday, at least. I would caution against this for Sherman Peak. If we have downtime, we can practice snow anchors and crevasse rescue in a safe area.

Sunday, June 22

Time T.B.D. We will attempt the summit (if we didn't on Saturday)
Return to camp by late morning or early afternoon. After a short break, we will break camp and hike out.
We should be at the trailhead by mid to late afternoon.

We can stop for food along the way if people want.

What to bring:
Pack, warm clothing layers (expect rain, snow, and wind), hiking or mountaineering boots, crampons and helmet, hiking poles, ice ax, (climbing harness, ATC Belay device, carabiners, and prussiks), navigation: map, compass, and GPS if you have it, emergency bivy, food and water for the day (2-3 liters minimum), sun protection, headlamp, sit pad, 10 essentials not already mentioned, and overnight camping gear. Ursacks, bear canisters, or secure food storage. EACH ROPE TEAM SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 1 30-40 METER ROPE, 2 PICKETS, 2 PULLEYS, 1 SHOVEL, 1 2-WAY RADIO (ROCKIE TALKIE OR SIMILAR), AND A FOAM SLEEPING PAD.

Drivers should have directions and NW forest pass or equivalent. Bring money for the permit costs as well.
Everyone bring good cheer!

From google maps:
For Eldorado Peak
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WtqU6uzCGgWthfmi7
For Sherman Peak (Park Butte Trailhead):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vdKowmraYzfs9oCN8