Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Mount Washington/East Ridge (Olympics)
Kitsap 2018 & 2019 Basic Alpine Students Only!
- Sat, Jul 13, 2019
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Adults
- Basic Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,190 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (2 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I will take three rock ropes (3 at 60 meters), inReach, 6 radios, and water filter to the TH.
You need your basic rock gear.
- Wear mountaineering boots and carry rock shoes.
- No snow gear.
- Suggest having trekking poles and light pair of gloves to wear during the approach.
- Leave TH with 1.5 liters of water.
Meet at the IGA in Hoodsport (near public restrooms) at 7:00 AM.
IGA grocery store address = 24141 US- 101, Hoodsport, 98548
This will get us to the TH at 8:00 AM.
Moving by 8:30 AM.
TH elevation = 3087 feet.
TH coordinates = 47.518998, -123.236895
Elevation gain = 3168 feet.
Distance traveled = 4.00 mi round trip.
Please ensure you are in shape for this climb.
Early AM start.
Mount Washington/East Ridge (Olympics)
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USGS Mt Washington
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman - See full route/place details.
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