Last updated: July 3, 2018
Climbing Conditions - Boston Basin Area
About This BlogConditions for climbs in the Boston Basin area, including Forbidden, Sharkfin, and Sahale via the Quien Sabe Glacier can be found below. For conditions on other climbs, return to Planning a Climb. Condition reports come from climbing and wilderness rangers, the voluntary climbing register, and other climbers. To make a climbing report, please email the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount. Please include the route, snow level, any hazards encountered (or not), peak(s) attempted, and whether your party successfully summitted. All of the climbing routes in the park complex are located in wilderness, but some are wilder than others, and there may be limited or outdated information. Use these reports as a baseline, but plan for changing conditions and a true adventure. On many routes, the discovery, physical stress, and route-finding challenges are half the fun. North Ridge Forbidden PeakPhotos and beta about our recent patrol on the North Ridge and descent of the West Ridge of Forbidden Peak. Camping and Climbing Conditions 7-1-17Photos and conditions beta from our recent patrol to Boston Basin. Fall Conditions and Wilderness Information Center HoursSome updates and information as the season comes to an end. Forbidden Peak (North Ridge) 8/5-6Conditions and photos from our patrol on Forbidden Peak's North Ridge. East Ridge- Forbidden 7/27/2016Conditions and info regarding our recent patrol of the East Ridge of Forbidden Peak. Conditions in Boston Basin- 7/16/2016An update on snowline, bivy sites, and route conditions in Boston Basin. Photos and conditions: June 26, 2016Boston Basin Photos and conditions, including Forbidden, Sahale, and the Quien Sabe. Boston Basin/Cascade Pass Photos- Late May 2016A few photos and descriptions of conditions in the Boston Basin area from our last patrol. Boston Basin Route Conditions 08.02.2015SE Ridge Sharkfin Tower Sahale via Quien Sabe North Ridge Forbidden West Ridge Forbidden Taboo Glacier/Mt. Torment Routes and Photos from 08.02.15 Boston Basin / East/West Ridge Forbidden/ Quien Sabe Glacier - July 4th. 2015Unnamed glacier below Forbidden is unstable and active. Will pose a challenge to climbers throughout the season. Food Canister Requirement in Boston Basin
July 01, 2013
Animal resistant food canisters now required in Boston Basin, at all bivi sites in the Basin (not required on the high bivis such as on the Torment-Forbidden Traverse). Black bears have been observed in Boston Basin and around Sahale Glacier Camp (7600') in recent years. Bears have also been observed on glaciers in the past. Proper food storage is required for all visitors in the backcountry, including climbers. Rangers will be checking and enforcing this regulation in Boston Basin and all other areas of the Park. Ask rangers for advice regarding food storage when acquiring a permit for your climb. |