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Basic Alpine Climb - Colchuck Peak/East Route

One day climb of Colchuck peak. We will be car camping at the TH the night before

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Craig Taylor
Craig Taylor
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jun 11, 2017
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 4, Technical 4
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,100 ft

TBD

Sunday 7AM

 

Primarily for Taylor/Eades SIG. No e-mails but signups welcome for anyone after registration opens. 

Route/Place

Colchuck Peak/East Route


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    USGS Enchantment Lakes
    Green Trails The Enchantments No. 209S
  • 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
  • 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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