Ruby Mountain

2022-05-01

There is nothing notable about Ruby Mountain in the North Cascades, but its view of Ross Lake and the surrounding peaks is pretty cool. We missed the powder window in favor of mashed potatoes so I definitely need to come back early on a cold bluebird day!

ruby-1.jpg Walking up completely dry trails marks the start of spring skiing shenanigans to come

ruby-2.jpg Variance in uphill abilities/comfort among the crew

ruby-3.jpg Ross Lake! I believe this used to be a forest that got cut down and flooded with water to form what you see today.

ruby-4.jpg Jack Mountain is an absolute unit, 7500’ above the lake

ruby-5.jpg Looking SW towards Colonial Peak

ruby-6.jpg The ski line down with Ragged Ridge in the distance

ruby-7.jpg Clouds moving in on us

ruby-8.jpg The road views in the North Cascades is so mediocre

Notes

  • This was probably ~13 miles and ~6300 feet of vertical gain in about 10 ½ hours.