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Mount Shuksan/Fisher Chimneys

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Basic Alpine Climb - Mount Shuksan/Fisher Chimneys

Please do not request permission until the activity opens for registration. A mixed glacier and 4th class rock climb/scramble, a bit more challenging than the Sulphide Glacier route, and joining the Sulphide route on the summit pyramid. Subject to change due to weather, smoke, fires, or other force majeure events.

Contacts

Will Tooker
Will Tooker
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 29, 2024 — Sun, Jun 30, 2024
  • Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 6,750 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,127 ft
  • Pace: 1.7-2.2 mph

Drive I-5 to Bellingham. Take SR-542 past the Mount Baker Ski Area as far as the road goes depending on the time of year.  More details to follow as we get closer to the trip date.

Please do not request permission until the activity opens for registration.  More details to follow as we get closer to the trip date.  Priority to Tacoma Basic & Tacoma Intermediate Alpine students.

Route/Place

Mount Shuksan/Fisher Chimneys

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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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