Distance
2.1 mi to summit
6.4 mi total
Elevation
2,172 ft start
4,070 ft max
Vertical
2,271 ft gain
Time
1 hr 20 min to summit
3 hr 11 min total
Fairly heavy packed snow; still needed microspikes for ascent. Cold but bearable. Hiked up to Cascade, over to Porter, then back out. Low-lying cloud inversion made for spectacular views.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
snow on route
Key gear
crampons, trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device