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Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

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Basic Glacier Climb - Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

Single-day trip in the beautiful North Cascades! Mentored lead for Alex Garten

Contacts

Chris Swarthout
Chris Swarthout
Primary Leader
Alex Garten
Alex Garten
Mentored Leader
  • Sat, Jul 11, 2026
  • Seattle Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 5,780 ft
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
  • Mon, Jun 15, 2026
  • Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will do an alpine start from the cars, ascend the Quien Sabe glacier to the summit of Sahale, then descend onto the Sahale 'glacier' and walk out via Cascade Pass.

Priority registration to the Seattle Intensive Basic community until June 15th, then open to all - no leader permission required. 

To be arranged by the climbing team.

Route/Place

Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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