A scenic 2.5-hour boat ride from Chelan to Stehekin.
Stehekin is a picturesque town located on the Northern Edge of Lake Chelan.
Hiking along the road for the first couple of miles saves time and elevation.
Abundant huckleberries line the trail.
Bridge Creek Campground a few miles in provides a good rest.
First fews of Mount Goode from the Pacific Crest Trail.
Approaching the North Fork of Bridge Creek junction.
After crossing Bridge Creek, the climber's trail follows the North Fork of Bridge Creek northwest.
Bear tracks along the North Fork of Bridge Creek.
Nearing the intersection with Grizzly Creek, one of the creek crossings required on the approach.
After a few miles, the trail becomes overgrown with stinging nettles, alder, and wildflowers.
First glimpse of Mount Goode and the Northeast Buttress.
Scouting a path of least resistance. Over 3,000 feet of scrambling and bushwhacking lie ahead.
The easiest approach goes up the right side of the leftmost waterfall. The climbing is Class 3-4.
Opting for added support on the crossing of the North Fork of Bridge Creek.
Avalanche paths provide a relatively easy approach.
Taking one last look at the approach before the Class 3-4 scramble.
Setting sun and wildfire smoke lighting the Bridge Creek Valley.
Staying right on the leftmost waterfall.
Black Peak across the valley.
A dramatic shadow cuts across the sky on the ascent.
Diving into the "Alder Tunnel" section of the approach. The tunnel is a somewhat obvious path through thick alder.
Negotiating the alders on the approach.
After a few hundred feet of pack-grabbing alder, you're left with another few hundred feet through a beautiful alpine meadow.
Take care to stay on rocks and avoid disturbing the alpine vegetation.
Ptarmigan near the bivy.
View of Black Peak from the high bivy.
Gearing up for the glacier crossing at sunrise.
The Northeast Buttress follows the right skyline up Mount Goode.
Sunrise on the North Fork Bridge Creek drainage.
Inside the glacier moat guarding the Northeast Buttress.
Depending on the season and year, access across the moat can be tricky.
Long sections of Class 3-4 simul-climbing.
Looking down on the North Fork of Bridge Creek.
Dramatic exposure on solid rock high on the Northeast Buttress.
Last pitch before the bivy ledge. The bivy is located where the arete (left) and gully (right) meet
Getting well-deserved rest on the bivy ledge.
Sunrise from the Northeast Buttress.
Rehydrating on the descent.
An old burn provides easy navigating and quick descent into Park Creek drainage.
View of the south side of Mount Goode from Park Creek Trail.
Bridge Creek.