Big Jim Mountain
Description
WikipediaBig Jim Mountain is a 7,763-foot (2,366-metre) mountain summit located in Chelan County of Washington state. It is situated 9 mi (14 km) northwest of Leavenworth, within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, on land managed by the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest. Big Jim Mountain is the fourth-highest peak in the Chiwaukum Mountains, a subset of the Cascade Range. Its nearest higher neighbor is Big Lou, 1.75 mi (2.82 km) to the south-southwest, and Cape Horn is set 4 mi (6.4 km) to the west. Precipitation runoff from Big Jim drains into tributaries of the Wenatchee River. Although modest in elevation, relief is significant since Big Jim rises 2,300 feet above Painter Creek Valley in one mile. Big Jim Mountain is named for Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest and twin brother of Lou Whittaker.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painters Thumb | 2,056 m | NW 315° | 2.0 km |
| Big Slide Mountain | 2,367 m | S 190° | 3.0 km |
| Big Lou | 2,172 m | SW 215° | 3.3 km |
| Jay Peak | 2,240 m | S 177° | 3.5 km |
| Frigid Mountain | 2,249 m | SW 231° | 4.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCR Low | Schist Cave | — | 7.7 km |
| Schist Cave Right | Schist Cave | — | 7.7 km |
| One with Schist | Schist Cave | — | 7.7 km |
| Shadowboxing | Campus Traverse | V6 | 7.7 km |
| Lion of Judah Left | Campus Traverse | V7 | 7.7 km |
| Lion of Judah | Campus Traverse | V8 | 7.7 km |
| Dark Times | Campus Traverse | V2 | 7.7 km |
| Raging Bull | Campus Traverse | V7 | 7.7 km |
| Balance Slap | Campus Traverse | V3-4 | 7.7 km |
| Immortal Techniques | Campus Traverse | V9 | 7.7 km |
| Footless Traverse | Campus Traverse | V5 | 7.7 km |
| Unknown V0 | Campus Traverse | V0 | 7.7 km |
| Bam | Other routes | V2 | 7.7 km |
| No Pitons Here | Other routes | V0 | 7.7 km |
| Bubbles | Other routes | V-easy | 7.7 km |
| Sleeve Ace | Royal Flush | V3 | 7.7 km |
| Jack of Spades | Royal Flush | V5-6 | 7.7 km |
| Sitting Bull | Royal Flush | V3 | 7.7 km |
| Full House | Royal Flush | V10- | 7.7 km |
| Lead Pants | Royal Flush | V3 | 7.7 km |
| Royal Flush | Royal Flush | V2 | 7.7 km |
| Bangladore Torpedo | Royal Flush | — | 7.7 km |
| Hormonal Monkey | Royal Flush | V7 | 7.7 km |
| Pod Racer | Royal Flush | V1- | 7.7 km |
| Tentacles | Royal Flush | V0- | 7.7 km |