Last week Stephen Perry came out west, yet again, for some North Cascades climbing. We chose the Fisher Chimneys on Mt Shuksan. This is a true alpine climb with some great snow climbing and glacier travel as well as rock climbing to gain the summit. Above, Stephen on the approach, with hulking mass of Shuksan above him, just before we saw a bear!

Below, Stephen on the Upper Curtis Glacier at sunrise.

Stephen rock climbing on the SE Ridge of the summit period.

Below, Pete and Stephen on the top with Mt Baker in the background.

It was a great trip! Look for more North Cascades trips from TMG in 2009!