This peak was identified as the Small Aiguilee in the book on page 175. Based on Brian Westphal’s research it was historically known (at least in some circles as the Lower Aiguille. Two routes are included in the book. Kaden Platt provided the route information below. Published June 2026 The Lower Aiguilee is located due east of the Grand Aiguille. … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published June 2026 Brian Westphal provided the following information identify this formation. This tower is referenced in two sources: 1) Davis, Dan, “Seven Pinnacles of Verita Ridge”, AAJ, Vol. 13, No. 2 (1963), 481, and 2) Beckey, Fred, Challenge of the North Cascade, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 175-176 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quadrangles available when the formations were first climbed. The map … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 175 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quadrangles available when the formations were first climbed. The map … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 175 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quadrangles available when the formations were first climbed. Published April … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 175 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quads available when the formations were named. Published April 2026 … Continue reading