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Pinnacle Peak & The Castle

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Basic Alpine Climb - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle

This will be a combination climb of The Castle and Unicorn done as a loop trip

Contacts

Mark Scheffer
Mark Scheffer
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 4, 2016
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft

7:30am Longmire Lodge

This is leaders permission required to ensure participants are aware of the actual route planned and are in shape for it.  Contact the leader directly.

Route/Place

Pinnacle Peak & The Castle


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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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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