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McMillan Spire/West Ridge

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Basic Alpine Climb - McMillan Spire/West Ridge

Alpine climb for active Tacoma volunteers/climbing grads

Contacts

Sharon Carlson
Sharon Carlson
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 28, 2018 — Mon, Jul 30, 2018
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Strenuous 5, Technical 2, Basic Alpine Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 19.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 9,800 ft

TBD

This is a mentored climb for Allan Maas. If you are a dedicated Tacoma branch volunteer, contact him to discuss being put on waitlist.

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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