The Tooth/South Face

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Basic Alpine Climb - The Tooth/South Face

Basic rock climb of the Tooth

  • Tue, Jun 21, 2016
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

South Bellevue Park and Ride (exit 9 on I-90) in the first parking area  at 5:15 AM

A great first rock climb! Don't plan anything that evening, in case it takes a while due to waiting on other parties. 

Route/Place

The Tooth/South Face



  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S

    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207

    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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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
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Brownies (optional but recommended!)
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