Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - North Eagle Peak
Glorious views of the S side of Rainer, as well as a great way to hone cross country, crampon, and rope team travel skills on scramble terrain.
- Sat, Apr 13, 2019
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Alpine Climb
- Challenging
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,884 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Various Park and Rides to accommodate attendees interested in carpooling, then we'll meet near the Longmire Museum at 7am for a last opportunity to visit a heated restroom.
Only for recent/frequent winter scramble attendees who are Basic Graduates (or possibly strong climbing students) on a case by case basis. A great way to hone cross country, crampon, and rope team travel skills. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the overview and ascent/descent details by following the Route/Place details link below. Photos from prior trips can be seen here. As with all winter trips changing conditions may necessitate a last minute change of venue.
North Eagle Peak
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USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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