Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Unicorn Peak & The Castle Traverse

A pleasant multi summit traverse with spectacular views of Mt Rainier.

  • Mon, Jun 12, 2017
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 1
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft

6:30 am at the Longmire Lodge

This will be a car shuttle starting at the Snow lakes trail head and finishing at Reflections lakes.  Snow shoes are required for this trip.

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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