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Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier

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Basic Glacier Climb - Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier

Contacts

Dennis Kiilerich
Dennis Kiilerich
Primary Leader
Liana Robertshaw
Liana Robertshaw
Co-Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Fri, Jul 12, 2024 — Sat, Jul 13, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 6,768 ft

Please contact me with your past experience and SIG, if any (none required other than Basic or Glacier course from any branch).

This is a strenuous climb, with beautiful views.

Leader permission required.

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Route/Place

Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier


  • USGS Eldorado Peak
    USGS Forbidden Peak
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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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 sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • 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
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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