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Basic Alpine Climb - Sharkfin Tower & Sahale Peak

Contacts

Kyle Breakey
Kyle Breakey
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 15, 2017 — Sun, Jul 16, 2017
  • Bellingham Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate

Leaving from Bellingham either Friday night or Saturday AM, depending on the group. 

Depending on the availability of permits, this could either be a casual 2-day trip or one or 2 physically demanding / challenging day trips.  Preference will be given to Bellingham Basic CC students.

Route/Place

Sharkfin Tower & Sahale Peak

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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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