10 Badass Winter Summit Hikes
Fair-weather hikers need not apply.
Standing atop a towering peak, looking out over the mountain expanse, and appreciating the hard work you put in to get there is a pretty badass feeling. Anyone can accomplish this in fair weather, but it takes a special kind of grit to make a summit hike during the winter. With careful planning and preparation and the right gear, this feat is well within your reach - and totally worth it. So this winter, grab your crampons and your warmest layers and set your sites on one of these epic summit hikes.
1. Winter Summit Mt. Whitney
Photo: Alex Anderson
2. Winter Hike Flattop Mountain
Photo: Eric Schuette
3. Winter Hike the Pfeifferhorn
Photo: Jacob Moon
4. Summit Mount St. Helens via Worm Flows Route
Photo: Greg Balkin
5. Summit Mt. Thielsen
Photo: Dan Loch
6. Snowshoe to Squaw Mountain Fire Lookout
Photo: Matthew Eaton
7. Winter Backpack to the Summit of Mt. Dickerman
Photo: Scott Kranz
8. Winter Hike to Mt. Olympus
Photo: Ken Meleta
9. Hike to the Summit of Rock Mountain, WA
Photo: Tobin Akehurst
10. Winter Hike to Quandry Peak (14,265’)
Photo: Amy Kesic
Cover photo: Jacob Moon
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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