Damnation Peak
Damnation Peak is a strenuous, 7 mile round trip backcountry ski or winter scramble with around 3,700 ft in elevation gain. The route in follows a logging road on the SW flank of Oakes Peak and leads to outstanding views of the North Cascades.
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Start from the Thornton Creek Road. Ascends the valley of Damnation Creek and then takes the south ridge to the summit.
- Suitable Activities: Backcountry Skiing, Scrambling
- Seasons: January, February, March, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: M2 Advanced Ski
- Length: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
- 5,639 ft
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Land Manager:
North Cascades National Park
Steven Mather Wilderness
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 6
- Maximum Party Size: 6
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 6
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- USGS Damnation Peak
- USGS Mt Triumph
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