Vesper Peak — Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Despite the lack of trail reports, Vesper Peak was actually decently popular when we went. There were at least 20 people this day. When we got to the top, we met about 4 other people. The trail is snow free till the last, say, 500 feet. Then it climbs a steep snowy slope. I brought an ice axe and used it on the way down after purposefully sliding, but ice axes aren't necessary. You'll just have to be careful coming down. Someone completed the hike with just the 5-toe shoes, no ice axe! Be sure to check out the video link of the hike to Vesper Peak!