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McMillan Spire/West Ridge

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Basic Alpine Climb - McMillan Spire/West Ridge

A very strenuous Basic Alpine Climb in the remote Southern Pickets with 9000 feet of elevation gain. Permit acquired! Participants will share in the cost of the permit.

Contacts

Emma Agosta
Emma Agosta
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Jul 20, 2018 — Sun, Jul 22, 2018
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Strenuous 5, Technical 2, Basic Alpine Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 19.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 9,800 ft

TBA in pre-trip planning email. Very early AM in the north end of Seattle likely.

Climb is initially reserved for members of the Agosta/Starlin SIG and supporting instructors. If spots are available, others can inquire for permission after July 1st.

North Cascades Permit Reservation received 4/17/18 for group size 6:

07/20/2018-- trailhead Goodell Creek-SR 20
07/20/2018-- overnight Terror Basin Cross Country Zone II
07/21/2018-- overnight Terror Basin Cross Country Zone II
07/22/2018 -- trailhead Goodell Creek-SR 20
Route/Place

McMillan Spire/West Ridge


  • Green Trails Mt Challenger No. 15
    Green Trails Marblemount No. 47
    USGS Mt Challenger
    USGS Mt Triumph
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • 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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