Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

Strenuous climb of the most remote of the Washington volcanoes.

  • Fri, Aug 13, 2021 — Sun, Aug 15, 2021
  • Foothills Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 36.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 10,000 ft

Ash Way P&R at time TBD, then driving to North Fork Sauk TH. Forest or National Parks Pass required.

LEADER PERMISSION REQUIRED

All participants requesting permission must have excellent conditioning, and preferably a history of multi-day backpacking trips, as there is a strong likelihood that the trip will extend into Sunday.

Risk factors that would cancel the trip include an unfavorable forecast or a change in closure dates for the North Fork Sauk trail.

Include the word CHIKAMIN in your permission request so I know you read these notes.

Route/Place

Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver



  • USGS Glacier Peak West

    USGS Glacier Peak East

    USGS Sloan Peak

    Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX

    Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112

    Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness
  • 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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