Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

Ski mountaineering trip to Glacier Peak. We will pick the best 3 of 5 days based on the weather forecast. A/T or splitboard set up required.

Thu, May 25, 2023 — Mon, May 29, 2023
Committee: Seattle Climbing
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Basic Glacier Climb
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 33.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 8,200 ft

Availability: FULL, 1 on waitlist (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We'll meet at the TH on the day the group determines for the start. Time tbd.

Leader's notes

This is a ski mountaineering trip!

Game plan will be to get to camp on day 1, climb and ski Glacier on day 2, and return to the cars on day 3. If the skiing is great, we can do some yo-yo'ing on day 2. If not, we can ski back to camp, pack up, and move camp to expedite day 3.

Glacier Peak is a haul! Please self select out of this trip if your fitness is not up for a three long days with overnight packs and skimo gear.

AIARE 1 and Basic Climbing Grads.

When you reach out for permission, let me know about your fitness, ski touring experience, and crevasse rescue competency.

Mandatory Chipotle stop on the way home!

Route/Place

Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

Recommended Maps:
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.