Howe Peak, Southeast Ridge

Published on 2026-11-3 by Michael Stanton

A view of my ascent ridge

This was a fun trip. I decided to pioneer a route up the trailless Southeast Ridge of Howe Peak. I had a few scrambling moments, and one bit of unpleasant brush on the upper section of the ridge. But mostly, it was great. The ridge comes out south of the summit, then it was just a walk through light snow to the top. I went down to the north, then connected with the Fins climbing area which makes for an interesting and scenic descent.

A good day! 3250 feet up and down, 6.8 miles.

Looking northwest to Saddle Mountain from the ridge

The summit area with snow

On the snowy summit

Looking to Jumpoff Peak

Walking down along the Fins climbing area