
Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Mount Shuksan/Fisher Chimneys
A mixed glacier and 4th class rock climb/scramble, if we do not get the permit, we will try for a one day climb of the sulphide glacier route. Strong students only please.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Fri, Aug 24, 2018 — Sat, Aug 25, 2018
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Challenging
- Elevation Gain: 6,750 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
This climb is scheduled for Fisher Chimney's, however if we cannot get the permit we will attempt a one day climb of the sulphide glacier. Fit students with good rock skills please apply. This is also a mentored climb for Ryan Dubberly. Please email him with your climbing resume/skills/abilites to get on the climb.
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