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Basic Alpine Climb - Magic Mountain/South Ridge

Climb Magic Mountain with an overnight camp at Cache Col. Priority to Bellingham Basic students in need of a climb. Limited space due to potential for party inflicted rockfall.

  • Sat, Jun 23, 2018 — Sun, Jun 24, 2018
  • Bellingham Branch
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 18.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,200 ft

Meet in the 'ham on either Friday evening or Saturday morning early. Place TBD. 

Route/Place

Magic Mountain/South Ridge



  • USGS Cascade Pass

    Green Trails Cascade Pass No. 80

    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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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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