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Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

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Basic Alpine Climb - Unicorn Peak/South Side

This will be a nice easy outing at a moderate pace. Preference given to Basic Students who need this climb to graduate.

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Ed Greutert
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Sep 14, 2014
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 1
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

Meet at the Bench Lake trailhead and be ready to go at 7:00AM sharp.  Feel free to camp at Cougar Rock campground the night before.

Try to carpool, I will provide the names and email addresses of people that sign up.  Bring everything you need for a one day alpine climb including ice axe and crampons. 

Route/Place

Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

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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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