Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - The Castle/East Ridge
One day climb of the east ridge of The Castle
- Info
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Contacts
James Templeton
Primary Leader
- Mon, May 23, 2016
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Strenuous 3, Technical 4, Basic Alpine Climb
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- 3 (3 capacity)
- 3 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
South Renton Park and Ride at 6AM or alternative.
Advertised as an easy day climb with a great view. I have not done the route but it looks straightforward.
Route/Place
Pinnacle, Plummer, Denman, Lane & The Castle
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USGS Mt Rainier East
USGS Mt Rainier West
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
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
- May need/use snowshoes
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