Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

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Basic Alpine Climb - Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

Day-climb of Unicorn and Boundary Peaks for Foothills Basic Alpine Climbing students.

  • Basic Alpine Climb, Technical 1, Strenuous 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft

Snow Lake Trailhead @ 7:30 AM. Mount Rainier entrance fee or National Parks pass required per vehicle.

Click [MORE +] to read all notes before requesting permission to join:

  • Despite the title, we will only be climbing Unicorn and Boundary Peaks. Unicorn is a Smoot peak. Both Unicorn and Boundary are Rainier 100 peaks. 
  • Priority to Foothills branch students, volunteers, and leaders. Permission request still required.
  • For climbing students (Foothills or otherwise!), your permission request should include a summary of your recent conditioning efforts. 
  • Students must have completed their rock curriculum and their snow 1 field trip (snow skills, self-arrest). Glacier travel and crevasse rescue not required.
Route/Place

Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks


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