Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier

Overnight of Eldorado -- This is a mentored climb for Kate Goldenring and is primarily for Kate/Ryan's SIG. Leader permission required -- To be considered for the waitlist, please e-mail after 6/23

  • Mon, Jul 21, 2025 — Tue, Jul 22, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 6,768 ft

TBD

Route/Place

Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier



  • USGS Eldorado Peak

    USGS Forbidden Peak

    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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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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