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Broken Top/Northwest Ridge

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Basic Alpine Climb - Broken Top/Northwest Ridge

Basic climb to bag one of the 20 Cascade Volcanic Peaks. Participants should be comfortable climbing Middle Sister the prior day.

Contacts

Danny Casady
Danny Casady
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous 3, Technical 4
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0
  • Elevation Gain: 3,450 ft
  • Pace: 1.75 mph

Details TBD

This will be a combined trip to climb Middle Sister and Broken Top near Bend, Oregon.  

Priority to Tacoma Basic Alpine Climb students who still need a climb to graduate until July 15th.  Others may requests starting July 15th, 2025.

 Pending permits.

Route/Place

Broken Top/Northwest Ridge


  • USGS Broken Top, OR
    Green Trails Bend - Three Sisters No. 622SX
    Green Trails Broken Top No. 622
  • See full route/place details.
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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
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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