Jack Mountain is a 9,000 ft monster of the North Cascades, WA

With the standard descent route out of condition, we were left with a single, committing option: to descend the same way we came up. This is the story of our climb of the seldom-attempted East Ridge up Jack Mountain (9069'), in Washington's North Cascades. This is a route that demands sustained focus, technical skill, and a deep trust in your partner. There's only one way down.

The intensity of Jack Mountain was rewarded with the stunning, panoramic views from the summit of nearby Crater Mountain (8,133'), which we climbed as a full team on our final day.

We'll bring you along on our 3-day journey into Washington's Pasayten Wilderness, sharing the challenges, alpine beauty, and human reflections as they happen.

THE TEAM:
Damon Up
Jon
Chris Moorehead

A special thank you to Chris for providing the incredible DSLR photography that gives this film its cinematic feel.

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 3 Days
Total Mileage: 25 miles
Total Elevation Gain: 12,400 ft

MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO:
Sonican - Gentle Love (https://pixabay.com/users/sonican-389...)
Dabin - Worlds Away (ft. Trella)
Trivecta - Memory Away (ft. fakelife)

Thank you for joining us on this adventure.

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Chapters
00:00 - Opening and Credits
00:43 - Welcome to the East Ridge
01:13 - The Approach to Jerry Lakes
01:59 - Summit Day: The East Ridge
02:55 - Summit Views
03:28 - One Way Down
04:18 - A Reminder from the Mountain
04:43 - The Reward: Climbing Crater Mountain
05:23 - Crater's Endless Views
06:58 - Final Thoughts
08:22 - Closing Photography