Vesper Peak is a peak along the

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region of the

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. It is about south of Darrington and east of Granite Falls, in the

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. Its gentle south and east slopes contrast with a sheer north face which offers "excellent technical routes".

Geology

The peak is primarily composed of intrusive

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, but the south and southwest slopes are

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. Grossular garnet occurs in

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zones on the peak, which have been mined for this mineral.

Climbing and recreation

The peak was ascended in 1918 during a

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outing, but "they were likely preceded by prospectors and a geological survey party led by Louis C. Fletcher". The steep north face was first climbed in 1968 by Bruce Garrett and Jim Langdon; several routes exist on the face, with difficulties in the 5.6 to 5.10 range. The summit can be reached from the Sunrise Mine Road (No. 4065), off the

. The hike is a round trip with an elevation gain of . The summit affords views of

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, Mount Dickerman, Mount Pugh,

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and a bit of the top of Mount Adams.

In popular culture

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References

External links

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