We climbed one of the scariest 9,000' peaks in Washington

With the standard descent route out of condition, we were left with a single, committing option: to descend the same way we came up. This is the story of our climb of the seldom-attempted East Ridge up Jack Mountain (9069'), in Washington's North Cascades. This is a route that demands sustained focus, technical skill, and a deep trust in your partner. There's only one way down. The intensity of Jack Mountain was rewarded with the stunning, panoramic views from the summit of nearby Crater Mountain (8,133'), which we climbed as a full team on our final day. We'll bring you along on our 3-day journey into Washington's Pasayten Wilderness, sharing the challenges, alpine beauty, and human reflections as they happen. THE TEAM: Damon Up Jon Chris Moorehead A special thank you to Chris for providing the incredible DSLR photography that gives this film its cinematic feel. TRIP DETAILS: Duration: 3 Days Total Mileage: 25 miles Total Elevation Gain: 12,400 ft MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO: Sonican - Gentle Love (https://pixabay.com/users/sonican-389...) Dabin - Worlds Away (ft. Trella) Trivecta - Memory Away (ft. fakelife) Thank you for joining us on this adventure. #mountaineering #northcascades #climbing #Alpinism #JackMountain #CraterMountain #PasaytenWilderness #WashingtonState #AdventureFilm #Peakbagging #PNW #GoPro #MountainClimbing #AlpineClimbing #EastRidge #RockClimbing #Hiking #Backpacking Chapters 00:00 - Opening and Credits 00:43 - Welcome to the East Ridge 01:13 - The Approach to Jerry Lakes 01:59 - Summit Day: The East Ridge 02:55 - Summit Views 03:28 - One Way Down 04:18 - A Reminder from the Mountain 04:43 - The Reward: Climbing Crater Mountain 05:23 - Crater's Endless Views 06:58 - Final Thoughts 08:22 - Closing Photography