Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Unicorn Peak
Basic Alpine Climb on this highest of the Tatoosh peaks. A neat little Alpine excursion including steep snow fields, a moat, and a rock climb at the top. First choices offered to Olympia Climbing students and graduates (contact leader), general signups start June 1.
Contacts
Bob Keranen
Primary Leader
- Fri, Jun 6, 2025
- Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 1, Basic Experience Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- 2 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
an aesthetic short day climb with some classic features.
TBA
Route/Place
Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - 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
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