Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Mount Washington/East Ridge

Basic Alpine climb for Kitsap basic students. We will approach the summit using the standard route (#1) then cross ridge to the nose. Descend the east ridge at steepest location to connect with the Jefferson Pass route (#4).

Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Alpine Climb
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
Pace: Moderate

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: FULL (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 8:50 PM
Registration Closed: Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

We intend to have a challenging climb that applies skills taught in the course.

The rappel off the ridge will be long. We are taking 2-70 meter ropes.

Meeting place and time

Mt. Washington TH

Time =TBD

Route/Place

Mount Ellinor & Mount Washington

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Skokomish
USGS Mt Washington
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
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