Mount Formidable

Mount Formidable
A large, rugged mountain rises above a snowy ridge
Mount Formidable
Highest point
Elevation8,325 feet (2,537 m)[1]: 265–267 
Prominence1,885 feet (575 m)[2]
Parent peakOverdrive Tower
Coordinates48°24′59″N 121°4′2″W / 48.41639°N 121.06722°W / 48.41639; -121.06722[2]
Geography
Mount formidable is located in north-central Washington, near the Cascade crest
Mount formidable is located in north-central Washington, near the Cascade crest
Mount Formidable
The location of Mount Formidable within Washington state
LocationSkagit County, Washington, United States
Parent rangeNorth Cascades
Topo mapUSGS Cascade Pass
Geology
Age of rockTriassic
Mountain typeFold
Climbing
First ascentCalder T. Bressler
Ralph W. Clough
Bill Cox
Tom Myers
Easiest routeClass III

Mount Formidable is a mountain in the North Cascades of Skagit County, in Washington state.[3] Its first ascent was undertaken by members of the original Ptarmigan Traverse.[1]: 265–267  It was named by early mountaineer Herman Ulrichs in 1935 because of the rugged appearance of its north face.[1]: 265–267  The peak can be accessed from Cascade Pass via the Ptarmigan Traverse.

  1. ^ a b c Beckey, Fred (2003). Fulsaas, Kris; Clifton-Thornton, Christine (eds.). Climbing and High Routes: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass (3rd ed.). Seattle, Washington: The Mountaineers Books. ISBN 9781594851551. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b "Mount Forimdable". Peakbagger.com. 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  3. ^ CASCADE PASS, WASH — NO 80 (Map). 1: 69500. 15 minute series. Green Trails. 1989 [First published 1977]. Archived from the original on May 19, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2013.