Slippery Slab Tower/Northeast Face

Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Slippery Slab Tower/Northeast Face

One day climb of Slippery Slab.

  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,200 ft

Will meet at the TH around 7 am.  Possible camp at the TH to get an early start.  Carpool locations will be determined at a later date if you want to carpool. 

This is a Basic Rock Climb. Will try and take someone that needs it for Rock credit. 

Route/Place

Slippery Slab Tower/Northeast Face


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • 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)
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
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