
Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Main Cowlitz Chimney
Long ONE day climb. 18 miles RT. Planning to climb Cowlitz Main, Cowlitz Central and Banshee all in one day. Early start.
- Thu, Aug 23, 2018
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Alpine Climb
- Challenging
- Mileage: 18.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,700 ft
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Our primary focus in completing Cowlitz Main, but will also shoot for Banshee and Cowlitz Central if time permits. This will be a very long day. Starting around 5:45am and possible finishing at 9 or 10 pm depending on how fast the group is.
Most of the hike will be on the wonderland trail and even to Banshee there is a good foot path.
Gear:
Helmet, Harness, approach shoes or boots comfortable to climb in, prusik, belay device, large pear shape carabiner, autoblock, PA, 3 locking carabiners, 10 essentials.
Will send out updated information a day or two before the climb
Will meet at Fryingpan Trailhead at 5:30 am sharp. You can arrange carpool with those that live close to you or meet at the Safeway in Enumclaw at 4:45 am. I may sleep at the TH.
Need National Park Pass or Rainier Park pass
Banshee Peak & Cowlitz Chimneys
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
USGS Chinook Pass - See full route/place details.
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