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North Twin Sister/West Ridge

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Basic Alpine Climb - North Twin Sister/West Ridge

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Andrew Hollon
Andrew Hollon
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  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 1
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft

5am @ my house

Route/Place

North Twin Sister/West Ridge

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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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