Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Unicorn Peak/South Side

A very scenic alpine climb with a short 5th class rock climb at the top.

  • Wed, Jun 29, 2016
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 1
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

Carpoolers could meet at a convenient Seattle-area park and ride around 5:30 AM. Please organize among yourselves. Several of us will be in the area at a cabin and will meet the rest at the trailhead in the morning. Bring National Park pass if you have it (even if you are not intending to drive). 

Bench and Snow Lakes trailhead at 7 AM. 

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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