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Basic Alpine Climb - Colfax Peak

a one day climb of Colfax Peak.

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Mark Scheffer
Mark Scheffer
Primary Leader
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 6,700 ft
  • FULL (5 capacity)
  • FULL (4 capacity)
  • Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 6:26 AM
  • Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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5:30 AM Helitrop Ridge Trailhead.

Route/Place

Colfax Peak


  • USGS Mt Baker
    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
    Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13
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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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