Trip
Alpine Scramble - Mount Index/East Route
2 day trip via Persis.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
Tom Girard
Primary Leader
- Fri, Sep 21, 2018 — Mon, Sep 24, 2018
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Technical 5, Strenuous 5
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,500 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 3 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
early tbd
2 day trip - Sat/Sun or one of the other days if weather is better. Best if we are flexible
This trip is for people who:
- Have previously attempted Index (or)
- Have been signed up for Index, but trip was cancelled (or)
- Really really want to go to Index.
We will utilize bikes for the closed logging road, expect a lot of pushing on the way up. Otherwise, standard scrambling (helmet, ice ax, crampons) and overnight gear
Route/Place
Mount Index/East Route
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USGS Index
Green Trails Index No. 142
Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe
Trip Reports