Bonanza Peak

Bonanza Peak is a mountain in the North Cascades that rises to approximately 9,500 feet (2.9 km) above sea level. Its slopes are covered with several glaciers that remain visible throughout the year.

The mountain received its name by accident in 1904 when a map-making error switched labels between two peaks. The first recorded climb took place in 1937 when mountaineers from the Mazamas organization reached the summit.

Members of the Mazamas mountaineering organization, Curtis James, Barrie James, and Joe Leuthold, completed the first recorded ascent of the peak in 1937.

Visitors must take a boat across Lake Chelan followed by a shuttle to Holden Village. From there, reaching the peak requires mountain climbing experience and careful route planning.

The summit ranks as Washington state's highest non-volcanic peak and attracts climbers seeking technical routes. Multiple ice fields on its slopes make each approach a distinct challenge.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 48.23824,-120.86620

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23