The Tooth/South Face

Trip

Basic Rock Climb - The Tooth/South Face

Early season climb of the tooth, expect steep snow, off trail travel and exposed rock climbing.

  • Fri, May 31, 2019
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

Very, very early in the morning at a local P&R or perhaps the parking lot at Alpental.

For Basic Students, priority will be give to those students in Vineeth and Manisha's SIG.  Please don't request permission to sign up for this climb prior to April 1st, that is when I will have become organized enough to know what is going on.  After that, go for it!

Potential rope leads can contact me at any time, i'm always looking for intermediate-level climbing partners. :)

thanks!

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
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