West Ridge of Forbidden Peak Alpine Climbing

<div><strong>Climb Forbidden Peak or other classic mountains in Boston Basin with local, AMGA certified guides.</strong> Boston Basin is one of the most popular backcountry zones for alpine climbing in North Cascades National Park and for good reason: the comparatively short approach paired with the high quality and densely stacked quantity of alpine climbing routes on Forbidden Peak make it a perfect destination for climbers to continue to visit and explore year after year. The iconic Forbidden Peak towers above Boston Basin, a triangular peak with ridges dropping sharply off the summit in all compass directions. Most well known is the West Ridge of Forbidden Peak, listed as one of the <em>50 Classic Climbs of North America</em>. But the other nearby routes, such as the North Ridge of Forbidden Peak, East Ridge of Forbidden Peak, and the challenging test-piece the Torment Forbidden Traverse offer similarly high quality alpine climbing with a more private experience. Each route in Boston Basin has its unique flair but all have extensive exposure requiring <em>au cheval </em>technique (translated to <em>on a horse</em>, climbers straddle the ridge with one leg on each side) and stunning views overlooking Moraine Lake, nearby Eldorado Peak and the heavily crevassed Boston Glacier.</div>