Located close to Interstate 90 in Snoqualmie Pass the mountain is one of the lower ones in the pass but casts a striking profile with a classic pyramid shape. The steep west face is the most appealing face of Guye Peak and has one or two pitches of high-quality climbing on clean rock that makes the doing all the pitches worthwhile. The approach is made via a steep scree field below the west face of the peak and that is where we started. The early pitches are a bit rotten at best but the traverse is airy and fully enjoyable nonetheless. The climb ends a bit prematurely after the ramp but the summit views and blocks make for good scrambling.
Dave loading his gear out of Big Red
Looking up the scree field to the west face
Improbable Traverse Route
Scree Monster
1st pitch done
Dave arrives at Lunch Ledge
This is the start of the classic section of the route
Mid way on the airy "Improbable" traverse
Hard to see but follow the rope line across the wall and you'll find me tucked in the corner
It's Tetly Tea Time and yes Helium filled cans do float away!
Reflection Pond near the summit
A great view of the ramp feature looking northwards
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