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Black Peak/South Ridge

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Basic Alpine Climb - Black Peak/South Ridge

Basic Alpine Climb of Black Peak

Contacts

Paul Gehlsen
Paul Gehlsen
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2016 — Sun, Jul 24, 2016
  • Everett Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,000 ft

NOTE:  Everett Basic Students have priority.  Technical portion of this climb is very short but participants must be able to endure a long approach and be tolerant of extensive, exposed scrambling.

TBD

Route/Place

Black Peak/South Ridge

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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 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
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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