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Basic Alpine Climb - Dragontail Peak/Colchuck Col

Mid-week climb of a gem in the Enchantments

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Curtis Stock
Curtis Stock
Primary Leader
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 2
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 12.7 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,440 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,840 ft

Meet at Stuart Lake Trailhead at 5:15am

Recommend camping in the vicinity Monday night for early start.

Route/Place

Dragontail Peak/Colchuck Col


  • Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
    USGS Enchantment Lakes
    Green Trails Chiwaukum Mtns No. 177
    USGS Mount Stuart
    Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
  • 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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