Here is a list of climbing routes that I would like to complete in the near future. Most of these routes are pretty typical on a northwest climbers tick list. Although most of these are very popular and crowded routes they are definitely not to be missed. These are the routes that keep the dreams alive!
The North RIdge of Mt. Stuart (Grade IV, 5.9)
I have wanted this route since I first heard of it in 1999. It's been so many years and I have still not set foot on this mountain. This is the ultra WA classic, about 18+ pitches of low to mid 5th class climbing with two pitches of 5.9 all on perfect granite.
Serpentine Ridge of Dragontail Peak (Grade III, 5.8)
With an easy approach and a beautiful camp at the lake I am surprised I have not been on this route yet. Another route with a whole lot of low to mid 5th class with a couple pitches of 5.8. Not the best rock on the upper ridge but I hear the 5.8 pitches are great. More than 2,000 vertical feet of climbing!
Backbone Ridge w/ Fin Direct (Grade IV, 5.9)
Backbone Ridge sounds like an awesome route! Much harder climbing than Serpentine and better rock, especially on the fin. The lower ridge has a 5.9 off width that you need a couple large 5-6 inch cams to slide up the 6 inch crack. I don't think I will be able to climb this route anytime soon but hopefully in the future.
Triple Couloirs (Grade IV, 5.8)
This is a difficult winter route that go's straight up the face. It follows 3 separate couloirs connected with 5.8 snow covered rock moves and 70-80 degree ice runnels. The approach is much longer because the 4 mile dirt road is not plowed in the winter so you can expect a longer hike.
The North Ridge of Mt. Baker (Grade III)
A great snow and ice climb up a big volcano! Not quite as committing as Liberty Ridge on Mt. Rainier but with more technical and fun climbing. This route has a lot of 40 degree snow and ice with a couple of pitches at 60-70 degrees ice over the ice cliff.