Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Kangaroo Temple/North Face
A short approach, and a fun low 5th class rock climb on excellent rock, with an airy corner on the 3rd pitch. A Kitsap priority until June 1st.
- Sat, Jul 4, 2026
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 4, Basic Experience Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 3 (4 capacity)
- Sat, Jan 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
- Mon, Jun 1, 2026
- Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Kitsap Branch climbers have explicit permission to sign up as participants as soon as registration opens. Participant and assistant leader slots will open to climbers from any branch on June 1st. Please do not contact leader before these dates.
Assistant leaders need to request permission. Assistant leaders have priority for an intermediate climb the following day (July 5th) on Spontaneity Arete (5.7). Rope leaders from other branches should not submit requests before June 1st.
Trip details to be discussed with participants via email.
Kangaroo Temple/North Face
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USGS Silver Star Mtn
USGS Washington Pass
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots that can accept crampons or micro spikes
- Crampons or micro spikes
- An ice axe
- 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
- Rock climbing shoes
- Helmet
- Chock pick (nut tool)
- Fleece or puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants