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Top guides for Forbidden Peak, ranked by their reviews here: IMG International Mountain Guides (★ 5.0, 1 review). ExpedReview is a specialist review platform for high-altitude mountaineering. Every review is checked by our team before it's published, and guides cannot pay for a better rating.

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  1. 1. IMG International Mountain Guides

    ERTI 4.39 overall · Unclaimed

    Based in United States

    ★ 5.0 · 1 review on Forbidden Peak · Last review: Apr 2019

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About Forbidden Peak

Elevation
2,687 m (8,816 ft)
Country
United States

Climbing history

First ascent in 1940 by Fred Beckey and Lloyd Anderson. At 2,635m, a classic North Cascades climb. Named for the difficult approach. One of the "Fifty Classic Climbs of North America."

Notable itineraries

West Ridge (1-2 days): Most popular route, class 5 rock climbing. North Ridge: More technical alternative. Approach via Boston Basin or Sharkfin Col. Alpine rock climbing skills required.

Currency

US Dollar (USD) is the currency. Credit cards in Marblemount. Wilderness permit required. North Cascades National Park. Budget for multi-day approach.

Languages

Official: English. Universally spoken. Cascade Range has strong climbing culture. Detailed route beta available online.

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