Forbidden Peak

Forbidden Peak
Highest point
Elevation 8,815 ft (2,687 m)  NGVD 29[1]
Prominence 1,055 ft (322 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°30′41″N 121°03′28″W / 48.5115158°N 121.0578916°W / 48.5115158; -121.0578916Coordinates: 48°30′41″N 121°03′28″W / 48.5115158°N 121.0578916°W / 48.5115158; -121.0578916 [2]
Geography
Location near Cascade Pass, Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range North Cascades
Topo map USGS Forbidden Peak
Climbing
First ascent June 1, 1940 by Lloyd Anderson, Fred Beckey, Helmy Beckey, Jim Crooks, Dave Lind[3]

Forbidden Peak is part of the North Cascades and is located near Cascade Pass. Forbidden Peak features a rock climbing route named West Ridge route which is featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.[4] The peak was first climbed by a party including Fred Beckey, Helmy Beckey, Jim Crooks, Lloyd Anderson and Dave Lind in 1940. [5]

Climate

Forbidden Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[6] Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach the North Cascades, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[6] Due to its temperate climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, areas west of the Cascade Crest very rarely experience temperatures below 0 °F (−18 °C) or above 80 °F (27 °C).[6] During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but, due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[7] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[7]



References

  1. 1 2 "Forbidden Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ↑ "Forbidden Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. ↑ Beckey, Fred W. (2003). Cascade alpine guide : climbing and high routes. Vol. 2, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass (3rd ed.). Mountaineers Books. p. 322. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
  4. ↑ Roper, Steve; Steck, Allen (1979). Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books. pp. 113–117. ISBN 0-87156-292-8.
  5. ↑ Beckey, Fred. Challenge of the North Cascades.
  6. 1 2 3 Beckey, p. 15
  7. 1 2 Beckey, p. 16
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  • "Washington Bulger List". Peakbagger.com.
  • "Forbidden Peak". SummitPost.org.
  • Davis, J Lee. "Forbidden Peak". Peakware.com.
  • "Forbidden Peak". MountainProject.com.



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