Russian Butte/East Ridge

Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Russian Butte/East Ridge

A chance to visit an inspiring looking peak close in the Middle Fork.

  • Fri, Aug 9, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Strenuous 4
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft

Meet at Pratt River Bar trailhead, 0600.  There isn't much room here, so we'll need to get carpools.

This is a challenging trip into the unknown!  I've listed it as a Basic Alpine climb, rather than a scramble, since we might well have to rappel, depending on our route.  We will most likely ford the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, which should be low at this time of the year.  But, be prepared for some deep wading, and bring water shoes.  This will likely be a long and strenuous day!

Route/Place

Russian Butte/East Ridge



  • USGS Bandera

    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX

    USGS Lake Phillipa

    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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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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